- Supply chain disruptions
- Rising energy costs
- International pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- New regulations on mitigating climate change effects
- High staff turnover rates in the hospitality sector
Sphera Franchise Group SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Sphera Franchise Group SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.5K tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.5K tCO2e/year (location-based) 12655.40 tCO2e/year (market-based). 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
10.5K tCO2e (location-based)
2022
Water Usage
291.5K m3/year
2022
Waste
6.6K tons/year (disposed)
2022
Energy Use
152.6K GJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 1.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.5K tCO2e/year (location-based) 12655.40 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced diesel consumption of fleet by 24% and gasoline consumption by 14%
- 100% recycling of metal and glass packaging in Romania and Moldova restaurants
- All paper product suppliers prove sustainable forest sourcing
- All three Romanian companies certified in food safety management (ISO 22000:2018)
- 100% of plastic straws and bags replaced with sustainable alternatives
- Electricity savings of 1,389.95 MWh in KFC restaurants compared to 2021
- 8% reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Auditing of basic product suppliers according to Code of Conduct by 2025
- 100% energy-efficient lighting (LED) by 2024
- 100% consumer packaging based on recoverable or reusable plastic by 2025
- 2% of staff from vulnerable communities or people with disabilities by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- 80% internal promotion rate for restaurant management roles by 2025
- 100% of restaurants equipped with kiosk ordering systems by 2021 (achieved)
- 100% of restaurants equipped with digital menu boards in all KFC and Taco Bell restaurants by 2022 (achieved)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate GovernanceCompliance and Risk ManagementCybersecurityEnvironmental Responsibility (Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Materials, Waste Reduction)Social Responsibility (Human Rights, Employee Well-being, Community Engagement)Supply Chain Sustainability