Yum China Holdings Inc

Common Name
Yum China Holdings
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
140,000
Ticker
YUMC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Yum China Holdings Inc. is a prominent operator of restaurant chains in China, helming renowned brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell within the region. As a leading player in the quick-service...

Yum China Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, 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).

Yum China Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Yum China Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yum China Holdings amounted to 2,211,668 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yum China Holdings increased by 16.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e+7%+18%+17%+4%+13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yum China Holdings were 187,156 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Yum China Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 75.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Yum China Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Yum China Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Yum China Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,020,460 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,024,512 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Yum China Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Yum China Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.34% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Yum China Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Yum China Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Yum China Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230550 k1.1 M1.65 M2.2 MtCO2e
  • 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 2023, Yum China Holdings reported 10,102,062 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Yum China Holdings includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202303 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e+22%-5%+23%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Yum China Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,102,062 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 97.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 23.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yum China Holdings disclose?

In 2023, Yum China Holdings reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,758,383.616 tCOâ‚‚e (76.8%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 1,626,431.982 tCOâ‚‚e (16.1%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 464,694.852 tCOâ‚‚e (4.6%)

Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(4.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(76.8%)Other/UnspecifiedSources(16.1%)

Insights into Yum China Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Yum China Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 12,313,730 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.87% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Yum China Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.44%.

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