Yum China Holdings Inc
Yum China Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Yum China Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Yum China Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Yum China Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yum China Holdings amounted to 2,277,259 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yum China Holdings increased by 2.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yum China Holdings were 220,101 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Yum China Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 106.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17.6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Yum China Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,036,762 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,057,158 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Yum China Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yum China Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yum China Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Yum China Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Yum China Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Yum China Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported 10,235,998 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Yum China Holdings includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 4 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,235,998 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Yum China Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Yum China Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 220,101 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,303 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 19.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Yum China Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 19.47 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.51 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Yum China Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Yum China Holdings ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Yum China Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Yum China Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Yum China Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 12,513,257 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.62% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Yum China Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.44%. a