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Yum China

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Over 1 Billion
10 - 50 Employees
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Is Yum China doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 64

Yum China has a DitchCarbon Score of 64, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon intensity relative to its peers. A higher score would signify even greater success in minimizing their environmental impact through lower carbon emissions.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Yum China is part of the hospitality industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Yum China operates in a region with an unknown carbon intensity rating, making it challenging to assess the direct impact of China’s energy policies on the company’s sustainability efforts. Without this information, the environmental footprint of Yum China’s operations within China remains unclear.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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20.57%

...this company is doing 20.57% better in emissions than the industry average.

Yum China Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Shanghai, is a titan in the hospitality industry, having been founded in 1987. As of 2016, Yum China operates independently and is publicly traded under the ticker YUMC, offering exclusive rights to KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in China, along with its own brands, East Dawning and Little Sheep. With over 7,500 restaurants across more than 1,100 cities, Yum China is a dominant force in China’s restaurant scene, known for its expansive reach and innovative approach to dining.
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emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Yum China

Yum China should establish and pursue clear, science-based targets for reducing their Scope 3 emissions, while enhancing transparency in their reporting and encouraging sustainability across their entire supply chain, potentially decreasing their emissions by 35%.
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Good news, Yum China has set science-based climate goals

Yum China has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by setting targets to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This commitment involves a strategic reduction in scopes 1 and 2 emissions, demonstrating the company’s dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices.
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