- Collecting waste data is challenging due to wide variation in global diversion infrastructure.
- High relative levels of inherent risk to human rights exist within our supply chain, predominately among suppliers operating within developing geographies and within the manufacturing and agriculture, forestry and fishing industries.
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Yum! Brands, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.5M MT CO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 38.9K MT CO2e; Scope 2: 95.2K MT CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 31.4M MT CO2e (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
31.5M MT CO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
8%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.0K ML
2023
Waste
2.7M MT
2023
Energy Use
466.2K 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). | 38.9K MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 95.2K MT CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 31.4M MT CO2e (market-based) |
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 | 31.5M MT CO2e (market-based) |
| 2019 | 36.4M MT CO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Approximately 31% of fiber-based and 14% of plastic-based packaging and customer servicewares are from recycled sources.
- Donated over 2,400 MT of food waste across 34 countries in 2023.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic PerformanceEnvironmentalSocialGovernance