Chipotle's Sustainable Restaurant Design Includes EV Chargers and Solar Panels.

Chipotle is testing a new sustainable restaurant design that maximizes energy efficiency and utilizes 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar. The design includes rooftop solar panels, all-electric equipment, heat pump water heaters, energy management systems, cactus leather chairs, and electric vehicle charging stations. The company plans to open more than 100 locations with the new design by 2024 and aims to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to a 2019 baseline. Other sustainable initiatives include investing in emission reductions in beef and dairy production, exploring low carbon fuels, and increasing local produce purchases.