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Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

BLMN.US | Restaurants and mobile food service activities

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company that owns and operates a portfolio of restaurant brands, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The company focuses on providing a differentiated dining experience ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. presents a mixed ethical profile. On the environmental front, the company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-aligned goals to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, actively upgrading to ENERGY STAR® certified equipment, high-efficiency HVAC, and LED lighting across its over 1,450 restaurants. However, its subsidiary Outback Steakhouse was linked to an environmental violation in 2005, resulting in a $30,851 fine. Regarding animal welfare, critics point to an absence of strong public commitments or transparent reporting on sourcing practices, suggesting potential misalignment with ethical animal treatment, despite the high materiality of animal products in its restaurant operations. For other ethical areas like fair pay, ethical sourcing, and honest business practices, there is insufficient public data to provide a comprehensive assessment.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals50
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-50
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-40
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Bloomin' Brands, Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company whose primary revenue comes from food and beverage sales. The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.

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Consequently, all KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value, which are designed for financial institutions, are not applicable to its business model.
2

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Bloomin' Brands, Inc. against any of the Fair Pay & Worker Respect KPIs. The articles either explicitly stated a lack of relevant data, focused on a different company, or reported an error in accessing the content.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided article to assess Bloomin' Brands, Inc. against any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs.

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The article focuses on a new cocktail and mocktail at Outback Steakhouse and explicitly states it contains no relevant quantitative data, regulatory actions, certifications, or other information pertinent to ethical sourcing practices.
2

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Bloomin' Brands, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

50

Bloomin' Brands reports that all protein suppliers are subject to independent, third-party audits each year.

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The company has achieved 100% cage-free egg sourcing in its U.S. restaurants by 2024, and globally, 69% of eggs are sourced cage-free.
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For animal agriculture ethics, 45% of pork purchased for U.S. and Brazil operations comes from group housing for pregnant sows.
3
All land-based protein served in the U.S. meets or exceeds USDA standards, and the company prioritizes the responsible use of antibiotics, only when medically necessary and under veterinarian supervision.
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Their animal welfare standards are aligned with the Five Domains Model.
5

No War, No Weapons

0

No relevant evidence was found in the provided article to assess Bloomin' Brands, Inc. against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value.

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The article content is entirely placeholder text and does not contain any specific data points, actions, policies, or outcomes related to arms manufacturing, military contracts, conflict facilitation, or peace initiatives.
2

Planet-Friendly Business

-50

Bloomin' Brands has set SBTi-aligned targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 base year.

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The company collects and analyzes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data from over 1,450 restaurants.
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In terms of environmental compliance, Bloomin' Brands had one environmental violation in 2005, resulting in a penalty of $30,851 for Outback Steakhouse.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific data or metrics regarding Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s performance on Respect for Cultures & Communities were available in the provided articles.

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Several company and brand-specific responsibility pages were either unavailable or lacked relevant quantitative information.
2

Safe & Smart Tech

0

The company reports maintaining PCI compliance and conducting risk assessments for third-party providers.

1
No other specific details regarding data breaches, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, security training effectiveness, encryption implementation, AI ethics, data minimization, or user data controls were provided.
2

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-40

Bloomin' Brands diverted almost 14% of its total waste volume from landfills in 2024.

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The company's carryout packaging is 90% recyclable or reusable, and 28% of its total consumer packaging (paper and aluminum) is made from recycled content.
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Bloomin' Brands has reduced food loss and waste by 49% from 2015 through 2024 and achieved the U.S. EPA's 2030 goal of a 50% reduction in food loss or waste by 2020.
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Waste reduction initiatives include inventory management software, team member training on food waste prevention, and working with local companies to downcycle food waste at some restaurant sites.
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The company also saved over 250,000 pounds of paper in 2023 by redesigning Outback menus.
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All Bloomin' Brands suppliers are required to adhere to a Supplier Code of Conduct that includes environmental compliance, and all U.S. suppliers are evaluated for compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
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Customers are given the option to decline plastic cutlery and straws from delivery orders and in-restaurant.
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