Yum
Yum! Brands, Inc., commonly referred to as Yum, is a leading global player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, the company has established a significant presence in major operational regions, including North America, Asia, and Europe. Yum is renowned for its diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, each offering unique culinary experiences that cater to a wide range of consumer tastes. With a focus on innovation and quality, Yum has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its footprint to over 150 countries. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement, positioning itself as a market leader in the quick-service restaurant sector. Through its strategic initiatives and dedication to customer satisfaction, Yum continues to thrive in a competitive landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yum's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Yum's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yum's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yum! Brands reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,922,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 105,189,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 31,437,465,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. Yum! Brands has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 46% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from franchises per restaurant and from purchased goods and services per metric ton of beef, poultry, dairy, and packaging by the same year. The company's commitment to these targets aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their near-term targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Yum! Brands is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions in the long term, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the restaurant and leisure sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,544,710 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 144,312,920 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,159,737,130 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yum 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.
