Yum China

Yum China's commitment to climate action is demonstrated through its emissions reporting and reduction targets. In 2024, the company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12.5 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3. Scope 1 emissions for 2024 were approximately 220.1 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, amounted to about 2.04 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were substantial, totalling approximately 10.2 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at about 7.7 billion kg CO2e.

Prior to this, in 2023, Yum China reported total emissions of approximately 12.3 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 187.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.02 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 stood at about 10.1 billion kg CO2e.

Yum China has set ambitious targets to address its climate impact. Notably, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035, using 2020 as a base year. This commitment is aligned with a 1.5°C warming pathway. Additionally, there is a near-term target to achieve a 20% reduction in energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store by 2025, also from a 2020 baseline. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods by 66.3% per tonne of goods purchased by 2035. These targets are recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).