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.
+18 vs industry average
Yum China’s score of 43 is higher than 69% 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
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yum China's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yum China reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 220.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.04 billion 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 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Yum China is targeting a 66.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods per tonne by the same year. Yum China's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect Yum China's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the fast-food industry.
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Yum China’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2025
20% reduction in Scope 2
20% reduction in energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store by 2025 from a 2020 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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