Yum China Sustainability Profile
Yum China Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the fast-food industry, is headquartered in Shanghai, CN. Established in 2016 as a spin-off from Yum! Brands, the company operates a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, primarily across mainland China. With a focus on innovative dining experiences and localised menu offerings, Yum China has successfully adapted global concepts to cater to Chinese tastes. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming the largest restaurant chain in China by sales, reflecting its strong market position. Yum China's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, combined with its extensive network of over 10,000 restaurants, underscores its unique approach in the competitive landscape of the fast-food sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Yum China's score of 51 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Yum China's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yum China reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 220,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,036,762,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 10.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Yum China targets a 66.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods per tonne of goods purchased within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the restaurant and leisure sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,925,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Yum China's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Yum China's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 43% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Yum China's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Yum China has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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