Nando's is a casual dining chain specializing in flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, founded in Johannesburg in 1987 and now operating in 35+ countries.
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Nando's operates 1,200+ outlets globally with minimal public emissions data despite SBTi validation. Supply chain deforestation and active 2025 water pollution allegations expose fundamental weaknesses in accountability. Intensity-based targets and UK-only renewable electricity claims mask unresolved operational and supply chain impact.
Nando's scores 37/100 (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 Nando's joint 435th of 847 companies scored, and 18th of 49 in Food Service / Restaurants.
Where Nando's sits among food service / restaurants peers.
Among the 49 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Nando's sits 18th of 49.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Nando's does not publicly disclose Scope 1 or 2 emissions in tonnes CO2e.
Nando's claims water policy and independent audit commitment, but no quantified water data available.
No quantified Scope 3 figures disclosed.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Energy Source and Targets & Commitments (6/10, 5/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Water Impact (2/10, 2/10).
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Nando's is a casual dining chain specializing in flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, founded in Johannesburg in 1987 and now operating in 35+ countries. A private company with 1,200+ restaurants, it competes in the global quick-service and casual dining sector alongside McDonald's, KFC, and regional chains.
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