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Hospitality
US
updated 8 days ago

KFC Corporation

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KFC Corporation, commonly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a global leader in the fast-food industry, renowned for its signature fried chicken. Headquartered in the United States, KFC operates extensively across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1952, 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 company has solidified its market position as one of the largest fast-food chains worldwide, celebrated for its innovative menu items and commitment to customer satisfaction. With a rich history and a strong global presence, KFC continues to be a favourite among chicken lovers everywhere.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

KFC Corporation's score of 54 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KFC Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Yum! Brands, Inc.

KFC Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., KFC's climate commitments and initiatives are influenced by its parent company's sustainability strategies. Yum! Brands, Inc. has set various climate-related targets, which KFC Corporation adheres to through a cascading relationship. These initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. While KFC Corporation has not disclosed specific reduction targets or achievements, it is aligned with Yum! Brands' broader sustainability goals, which focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, particularly Scope 1 and Scope 2, while also addressing Scope 3 emissions through supply chain engagement. In summary, KFC Corporation is committed to climate action through its affiliation with Yum! Brands, Inc., although specific emissions data and reduction targets are not currently available.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
35,429,620
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
153,093,820
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
33,943,024,690
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KFC Corporation's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for KFC Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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KFC Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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