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Yum China Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Yum China, is a leading player in the hotel and restaurant services industry, with its headquarters situated in China. Established in 2016 as a spin-off from Yum! Brands, it operates a diverse portfolio of well-known brands across major regions within China, including quick-service restaurants and casual dining outlets.
Specialising in the foodservice sector, Yum China is renowned for its innovative approach to delivering popular brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, tailored to local tastes and preferences. Its focus on localisation, digital innovation, and operational excellence has cemented its position as a dominant force in China’s competitive hospitality market.
With a strong market presence and a commitment to growth, Yum China continues to expand its footprint, setting industry standards in the hotel and restaurant services sector.
44
DitchCarbon score
+18 vs industry average
Yum China’s score of 44 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Hospitality is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.257
20182025
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Yum China's reported carbon emissions
Yum China, a Chinese hotel and restaurant services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.49 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes approximately 220.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.04 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 10.24 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Yum China has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by 2035, using 2020 as a base year. Furthermore, it has a target to achieve a 20% reduction in energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store by 2025, from a 2020 base year.
These commitments are supported by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. Yum China Holdings, Inc. commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by fiscal year 2035 from a fiscal year 2020 base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods by 66.3% per tonne of goods purchased within the same timeframe (2020-2035). While it was previously noted as having a net-zero commitment, this commitment has since been removed.
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Yum China’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2035
63% reduction in Scope 2
Yum China Holdings, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 63% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target63%
2035
63% reduction in Scope 1
Yum China Holdings, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63% by FY2035 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target63%
2035
66.3% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Yum China Holdings, Inc. also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods 66.3% per tonne of goods purchased within the sam…
Insufficient data66.3%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Yum China11 months ago
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