Kfc
Kentucky Fried Chicken, commonly known as KFC, is a global leader in the fast-food industry, renowned for its signature fried chicken. Headquartered in the United States, KFC operates extensively across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 1930 by Colonel Harland Sanders, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its iconic Original Recipe chicken, which features a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices. KFC's core offerings include fried chicken, sandwiches, and sides, all distinguished by their unique flavours and quality. The brand's commitment to using fresh ingredients and innovative cooking techniques has solidified its market position as a favourite among chicken lovers worldwide. With thousands of outlets globally, KFC continues to be a prominent player in the fast-food sector, consistently adapting to consumer preferences while maintaining its classic appeal.
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Industry Average
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Kfc's score of 53 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kfc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KFC's parent company, Yum! Brands, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 31,571,628,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes emissions from all three scopes: 38,922,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 95,241,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 31,437,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In the United States, KFC's emissions for 2022 were approximately 31,866,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 63,725,390 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, KFC aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from franchises and purchased goods and services by the same percentage per restaurant and per metric ton of beef, poultry, dairy, and packaging. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KFC's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact in the fast-food industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,544,710 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 144,312,920 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,159,737,130 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Kfc is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
