Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (Domino’s) is expanding the use of electric vehicles to deliver pizzas globally as well as partnering with the dairy industry to reduce one of the largest source of emissions in pizza production: cheese.

The plans have helped Domino’s to become the first quick service restaurant (QSR) chain to have its science- based environmental targets validated, based on the latest scientific guidance on Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG), with the company committing to Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd was selected as one of the first 10 companies in the world to have their FLAG targets validated.

The announcement means an independent organisation, the Science Based Targets initiative, has reviewed Domino’s targets and confirmed the pathway to reach them meets internationally recognised scientific standards.

In addition to targeting Net Zero, Domino’s has also committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% per product sold by 2030 compared to 2020 emissions - including business growth -, and to halt deforestation in its supply chain by 2025.

Domino’s reviewed its emissions, and those in its supply chain, prior to planning a roadmap to reduce its carbon footprint and identified nearly 40% of its emissions came from dairy and other animal based proteins, largely for cheese.

To reach its ambitious goal, Domino’s is working with business partners to identify ways to reduce dairy emissions, without compromising on customers’ taste preferences. The Domino’s Dairy Initiative intends to reduce the environmental impact from dairy, in an ethical and sustainable way.

Marika Stegmeijer, Chief Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer, said Domino's worked closely with international environmental experts to establish and validate the Company’s targets and pathway, reviewing the entire value chain, including corporate operations, franchisees, and supply chain partners.

“We’ve identified three areas in our business that have the biggest impact on the environment: our stores & operations, the food we serve, and how this food is produced. For each we set specific targets we aim to achieve by 2030.

In addition to its dairy initiative, Domino’s is expanding the use of electric vehicles in its supply chain and delivery fleet, as well as increasing the use of electric ovens where renewable energy allows this.

Group CEO & Managing Director Don Meij said: “By having our targets validated Domino’s Pizza Enterprises demonstrates our dedication to aligning our emissions reduction efforts with the latest scientific research.

“We want to ensure the meals our customer eat not only are high quality, and affordable, but equally avoid causing harm to the planet. While we are the first in our industry to reach this stage in this important process, we expect others will follow, which is a win for our industry, and the planet.

“This is an important next step in our goal for Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd to be the dominant, sustainable delivery quick service restaurant chain in all our markets by 2030.”

“The validation process involved rigorous scrutiny and assessment of Domino's emission reduction goals, ensuring they are sufficiently ambitious and in line with what is required to mitigate climate change.

“Our work to limit our impact on global warming is not only better for the planet, but also a smart investment in our business. Ultimately we aim to achieve a better slice for everyone – from the farmers who grow the ingredients, to our franchisees who make and deliver our meals, to our customers who enjoy our pizzas.

This release has been authorised for release by the Group CEO & Managing Director Don Meij.