- Reducing GHG emissions across the value chain.
- Reducing food waste.
- Managing water resource risks.
- Reducing the environmental impact of purchased goods.
- Deforestation risks in the soy-based animal feed supply chain.
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yum China Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 10102062 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 187.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.0M tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 10.1M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 10102062 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2023
Water Usage
25.6M tons
2023
Waste
393.4K tons
2023
Energy Use
3.5M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 187.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.0M tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.1M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 10102062 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 8.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 8.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2019 | 2.0M tCO2e |
| 2017 | 8.1K tons of GHG (equivalent) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Inaugurated the first 100% renewable energy cold-chain logistics center in China.
- Shifted nearly 8 million kilowatt-hours of energy consumption to renewable sources, reducing GHG emissions by approximately 4,500 tons.
- Built five coffee grounds disposal centers across the country to recycle used coffee grounds.
- Recycled ~20 tons of coffee grounds.
- Achieved a 26% reduction in energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store in 2023 from a 2020 base year.
- Achieved 100% of newly built restaurants complying with Yum China Green Building Standards.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce average restaurant water consumption by 10% by 2025 (compared to 2017 baseline).
- Reduce energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2020 baseline).
- Reduce non-degradable plastic packaging weight by 30% by 2025 (compared to 2019 baseline).
- Achieve 100% recyclable customer-facing plastic-based packaging by 2025.
- Achieve 100% FSC-certified paper packaging by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce food waste per restaurant by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline).
- Reduce total sugar by 4,500+ tons by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline).
- Reduce salt by 700+ tons by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Food Safety and QualityClimate ActionSustainable Supply ChainEmployee Well-beingCommunity EngagementCircular Economy