Being a good environmental steward matters to
'As a global citizen, we know how important it is to have sustainable practices in place as we grow brands people trust and champion,' said
Yum!'s commitment to grow sustainably and minimize its impact on the planet began nearly 15 years ago when it set its first energy reduction goal and continues today as the company advances efforts to further reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advance other sustainability work outlined in its Recipe for Good. In 2019, Yum! began a deeper evaluation of its Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions, in accordance with the Science-Based Targets Initiative. This project will help the company better understand its footprint, refine GHG reduction targets and identify emission reduction initiatives like renewable energy on the path to setting science-based targets.
In 2019, more than 525 investors with over
In recent years, Yum! has made significant strides regarding its climate and environmental work that includes:
Avoiding the release of 740 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (mtCO2e), contributing to a target of reducing average restaurant energy and GHG emissions by an additional 10% by the end of 2025.
Marking a decade of progress in green buildings being part of its sustainability strategy. In 2009, its first green restaurant built in
Endorsing the New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF) to help meet the private sector goal of eliminating deforestation from the production of agriculture commodities such as palm oil, soy, paper and beef products no later than 2020, and halving the rate of loss of natural forest globally by 2020 and striving to end natural forest loss by 2030.
For more information about Yum!'s efforts to grow sustainably and minimize its impact on the planet, including current and past CDP Climate, Forests and Water disclosures, visit yum.com.
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