Wagamama is a casual-dining Asian restaurant chain founded in London in 1992, operating ~160 UK sites plus international locations.
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Wagamama reports emissions and renewable energy procurement but lacks absolute reduction targets and third-party verification. Supply chain mapping is genuine, yet the farmed salmon controversy and reliance on offsetting by 2035 expose unresolved nature risks and weak decarbonisation pathway. Expansion masks operational emissions growth.
Wagamama scores 44/100 (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 Wagamama joint 278th of 847 companies scored, and 12th of 49 in Food Service / Restaurants.
Where Wagamama sits among food service / restaurants peers.
Among the 49 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Wagamama sits 12th of 49.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
FY2024 reports intensity reductions but no absolute emissions data.
TRG committed to net-zero by 2040 aligned with Zero Carbon Forum (sectoral target, not science-validated).
However, 100k+ signature petition criticised farmed salmon sourcing for ecosystem damage; Wagamama switched to Scottish RSPCA-accredited source rather than eliminating salmon.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Energy Source (6/10, 6/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (3/10, 3/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Wagamama.
Dishoom has mapped its carbon footprint and made menu-level supply chain changes, but publishes no absolute emissions data—only intensity improvements amid 17% revenue growth and estate expansion.
See the breakdown →Beefeater is a meat-heavy restaurant chain owned by Whitbread, which has achieved SBTi validation and 52.5% operational emissions reduction since 2016/17.
See the breakdown →Pret reports group Scope 1–3 emissions in its filed accounts, but without external assurance or an absolute reduction target.
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Wagamama is a casual-dining Asian restaurant chain founded in London in 1992, operating ~160 UK sites plus international locations. Part of The Restaurant Group (Apollo-owned), it operates through both company-owned and franchised concession models, including airport and shopping centre outlets. Known for plant-based menu options.
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