Kfc

KFC, headquartered in the US and operating in the "Food products nec" industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact. For the fiscal year 2024, KFC reported total emissions of approximately 34.0 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 41.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 99.5 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions reaching about 33.9 billion kg CO2e.

In the preceding year, 2023, KFC's total reported emissions were approximately 31.6 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 38.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 95.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 31.4 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2023 included purchased goods and services (approximately 23.1 billion kg CO2e) and emissions from franchises (about 7.1 billion kg CO2e).

KFC's parent company, Yum! Brands, Inc., has established several ambitious climate targets. These include a near-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Yum! Brands aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from franchises by 46% on a per-restaurant basis and from purchased goods and services by 46% per metric ton of beef, poultry, dairy, and packaging, also by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. In line with these broader commitments, there is also a target to reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030. Yum! Brands has also committed to a long-term vision of achieving net-zero emissions, with a target year of 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C.