Caffè Nero is a British coffeehouse chain founded in 1997, headquartered in London.
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Caffè Nero has published minimal environmental data beyond mandatory UK SECR filings and set no science-based targets or net-zero commitments. The company lacks Scope 3 emissions quantification despite heavy coffee supply chain exposure, publishes no sustainability report, and offers only ad-hoc waste initiatives. A 2024 green electricity switch covers UK Scope 2 only.
Caffè Nero scores 33/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Caffè Nero joint 539th of 847 companies scored, and joint 27th of 49 in Food Service / Restaurants.
Where Caffè Nero sits among food service / restaurants peers.
Among the 49 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Caffè Nero is tied =27th of 49, with 1 other.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No Scope 3 emissions published.
No operational water consumption data published.
No SBTi science-based targets.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (9/10, 5/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Water Impact (1/10, 1/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Caffè Nero.
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Caffè Nero is a British coffeehouse chain founded in 1997, headquartered in London. It operates 1,150 stores across 11 countries with 11,000 employees and generates approximately £626M revenue annually. The chain is known for espresso-based drinks and operates roasting facilities and multiple subsidiary brands including Harris+Hoole and Coffee#1.
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