Texas Roadhouse, a popular restaurant chain, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has disclosed its plans and achievements in detail in its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report. Texas Roadhouse has implemented various measures to reduce emissions, including recycling and composting programs. However, the number of stores participating in recycling programs decreased slightly from 67% to 65% in 2021. Due to the recycling program, the company achieved a 16.2% diversion rate, diverting 15,689 tons from the landfill. This translates to saving 71,448 trees and avoiding 39,696 GHG emissions.

One significant step taken by Texas Roadhouse is the recycling of used cooking oil from all its stores. Additionally, the company is promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by providing free charging stations for guests and employees. They have also installed solar panels in two of their Arizona stores, further reducing their carbon footprint. Energy-efficient equipment in their stores helps save on electricity, gas, and water usage.

The company has also focused on environmental initiatives such as tree distribution events. During these events, 1,298 trees were given out to local residents, resulting in the sequestration of 841 metric tons of CO2, avoidance of 625,520 gallons of water runoff, and removal of 2.32 tons of air pollutants over 40 years.

To measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions at both its stores and the Support Center, Texas Roadhouse has partnered with an energy management firm. They are working with their distribution partners to reduce emissions through freight consolidation, which reduces the number of deliveries to their stores. The Accounting Team at the company's Support Center introduced an electronic invoicing system, leading to a substantial decrease in paper consumption and saving a total of 83,639 kgCO2e in emissions during 2022.

In conclusion, Texas Roadhouse is actively taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. From recycling and composting to promoting electric vehicles and implementing energy-efficient practices, the company is committed to sustainability. Their partnerships and initiatives, such as tree distribution events and support for bee conservation, further demonstrate their dedication to environmental responsibility.

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