Chipotle Mexican Grill is now 51% waste-free
Chipotle also plans to release another plant-based protein by the end of 2021, according to the newly released sustainability report
Chipotle Mexican Grill has diverted 51% of its waste through recycling, composting and waste-to-energy programs, according to the fast-casual chain’s 2020 sustainability report released Thursday. This third annual report details Chipotle’s sustainability goals, impact and progress made in their environmental initiatives. For example, diverting more than half of their waste meets a goal originally outlined in the inaugural 2018 sustainability report.
“The events of this past year have shifted consumer behavior to lean towards a community focused society,” Chipotle CEO and Chairman Brian Niccol said in a letter published in the report. “This has further ignited a passion inside of many for making purchasing decisions that drive difference in the world around them. Greater awareness of where food comes from and how it’s grown can have an impact far larger than Chipotle.”