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We believe food has the power to change the world. By committing to Responsibly Raised, Real food, we’re making a difference one burrito and bowl at a time.
Through our initiatives, we prioritize Real ingredients, responsible sourcing, and thoughtful preparation, recognizing the direct connection between how food is raised and grown, prepared, and how it tastes.
Supporting farmers with every sip
We met our commitment of donating $5 million over 5 years to help support farmers and are proud to continue investing in farmers through our partnership with Tractor Beverage Co. It brings organic, non-GMO drinks to Chipotle while giving back 5% of profits from its sales of Tractor Beverages.
Funding research that moves farmers forward
Our Tractor Beverage fund helps us fund farming initiatives like our $2 million donation in four top universities to advance sustainable agriculture, from agrivoltaics to crop research—empowering the next generation to create real-world change.
Planting real possibilities for farming’s future
Over the past five years, we’ve awarded 275 Seed Grants, giving young farmers $5,000 each to break barriers, expand opportunities, and build stronger, more sustainable farms. Meet the recipients
Investing $100m in innovation that feeds the world
Through our Cultivate Next innovation fund, we’re investing $100 million in bold ideas—from AI-powered supply chains to smarter sourcing—to drive innovation, support local growers, and build a safer, more sustainable, and more resilient food future.
Redefining local sourcing by linking farms and buyers
We’ve partnered with Local Line through our Cultivate Next fund to launch the ‘Local Farm Grant Program’—connecting farmers and buyers directly, while funding local farms near new Chipotle restaurants. These grants help expand access and support long-term sustainability efforts at the community level.
Tracking the difference your food makes
As part of our commitment to radical transparency, we created Real Foodprint—the first sustainability tracker of its kind—to measure the impact of our real ingredients against conventional alternatives and share key sustainability metrics, so you can always feel good about the integrity of our food.
By backing farmers, funding innovation, and championing sustainability, we’re growing the future of Real food.
Real food doesn’t just happen, it’s built through partnerships that challenge the status quo to shape a more sustainable, ethical food system. Because how we grow our food is how we grow our future.
When organic cilantro didn’t exist at our scale, we didn’t wait for change–we made it. Partnering with Coastal Fresh Farms, we pioneered the first-ever commercial organic cilantro, because real progress isn’t found. It’s made.
converted from conventional to organic via transitional growing methods, surpassing our goal of 400.
pounds of local produce purchased in 2024. That’s farm-to-table, at a massive scale.
2024 Chipotle Sustainability Report
That’s why we work with Niman Ranch, sourcing meat from animals raised responsibly, without sub-therapeutic antibiotics. Respect for the process. Respect for the animals. Because integrity should be in every step.
Chicken,
Pork,
And Beef
met the No Sub-Therapeutic Antibiotics Ever standard and is certified to third-party animal welfare standards for ensuring humane treatment and handling throughout the animal’s lifetime.
2024 Chipotle Sustainability Report
