Yum China Holdings Inc
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 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). a
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. 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yum China Holdings were 187,156 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 75.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
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. a
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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,024,512 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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 a
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. 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 2023, Yum China Holdings reported 10,102,062 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 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 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 2023, Yum China Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,102,062 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a
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. a
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: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,758,383.616 tCO₂e (76.8%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 1,626,431.982 tCO₂e (16.1%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 464,694.852 tCO₂e (4.6%)
Yum China Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Yum China Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Yum China Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 187,156 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,978 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.05 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 2023, Yum China Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.61, 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 2023, Yum China Holdings ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Yum China Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a
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%. a