Sweetgreen Is Introducing Steak. What About Its Climate Goals?

Key Facts

• The fast-casual chain aims to be climate neutral by 2027, but beef is a big contributor to climate change.
• The salad restaurant chain Sweetgreen announced Tuesday that steak would be available in its locations nationwide, a first for the company, which wants to be carbon neutral by 2027
• According to Nicolas Jammet, a founder of Sweetgreen, the addition of a caramelized garlic steak option comes at a time when many Americans are trying to increase their protein intake and also as Sweetgreen is looking to attract more customers for dinner.
• The decision, however, leaves many questions about how the company, which has more than 225 locations, may accomplish its goal of carbon neutrality by 2027 when beef production is a significant factor in climate change.

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