Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (Domino’s) is expanding the use of electric vehicles to deliver pizzas globally and partnering with the dairy industry to reduce one of the largest sources of emissions in pizza production, cheese.
The plans have helped Domino’s to become the first quick-service restaurant chain to have its science-based environmental targets validated, based on the latest scientific guidance on Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG), with the Company committing to Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd was selected as one of the first ten companies in the world to have their FLAG targets validated.
The announcement means an independent organisation, the Science Based Targets initiative, has reviewed Domino’s targets and confirmed the pathway to reach them meets internationally recognised scientific standards.
In addition to targeting Net Zero, Domino’s has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 65 percent per product sold by 2030 compared to 2020 emissions, including business growth, and to halt deforestation in its supply chain by 2025.
Before planning a roadmap to reduce its carbon footprint, Domino's reviewed its emissions and those in its supply chain. It identified nearly 40 percent of its emissions come from dairy and other animal-based proteins, mainly for cheese.
To reach its ambitious goal, Domino’s is working with business partners to identify ways to reduce dairy emissions without compromising customers’ taste preferences. The Domino’s Dairy Initiative intends to reduce the environmental impact of dairy ethically and sustainably.
Chief Environment Social and Governance Officer Marika Stegmeijer said Domino's worked closely with international environmental experts to establish and validate the Company’s targets and pathway, reviewing the entire value chain, including corporate operations, franchisees, and supply chain partners.
“We’ve identified three areas in our business that impact the environment: our stores and operations, the food we serve, and how this food is produced. For each, we set specific targets we aim to achieve by 2030,” said Stegmeijer.
In addition to its dairy initiative, Domino’s is expanding the use of electric vehicles in its supply chain and delivery fleet and increasing the use of electric ovens where renewable energy allows this.
Group CEO and Managing Director Don Meij said by having targets validated, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises demonstrates a dedication to aligning emissions reduction efforts with the latest scientific research.
“We want to ensure the meals our customers eat are high quality and affordable, but equally avoid causing harm to the planet. While we are the first in our industry to reach this stage in this important process, we expect others will follow, which is a win for our industry and the planet,” said Meij.
Meij added that this is an essential next step towards the goal for Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd to be the dominant, sustainable delivery quick service restaurant chain in all its markets by 2030. The validation process involved rigorous scrutiny and assessment of Domino's emission reduction goals, ensuring the Company is sufficiently ambitious and in line with what is required to mitigate climate change.
“Our work to limit our impact on global warming is better for the planet and a smart investment in our business. Ultimately we aim to achieve a better slice for everyone, from the farmers who grow the ingredients to our franchisees who make and deliver our meals to our customers who enjoy our pizzas.”
