Planet: We Grow Sustainably

We remain committed to growing sustainably and being good stewards to the environment. We are using our scale to minimize the environmental impact with a focus on our restaurants and supply chains.

Videos from this campaign

"10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of cheese"
"10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of cheese"
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Content from this campaign

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Taco Bell Expands Recycling Program With TerraCycle
Originally launched in 2021, TerraCycle partnered with Taco Bell to help keep used hot sauce packets out of landfills.

Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Day 2024: How KFC is Championing Sustainability
As the proud owners of one of the most iconic pieces of packaging in the world – our bucket – there’s no question on where we stand in Planet vs Plastics. For Earth Day, we’re sharing 4 ways KFC is showing up for Team Planet.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu With Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese With Dairy Farmers of America
Pizza Hut has a long history of adding craveable goodness to its food, and that includes one of its most important ingredients – its cheese.

Environment

KFC U.K. & Ireland Team Up for the #GreatBritishSpringClean: Joining Community and Local Leaders in a Nationwide Litter-Picking Effort
Recently, KFC team members, community groups and local government representatives joined forces to tackle the UK’s litter problem, as part of Keep Britain Tidy's annual #GreatBritishSpringClean

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Look Back and Ahead for Yum! Brands Sustainability
Proud of Yum for our recognition from CDP on our climate, water and deforestation efforts. 2023's scores were highest ever across all three CDP categories, with all areas receiving A's or B's.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Recognized for Climate Action and Transparency
Yum! is best known for its RED (relevant, easy and distinctive) brands – KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – but recent accolades in the sustainability space might make consumers see it as green.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Yum! Brands Is Making Its Supply Chain More Sustainable
The effects of climate change can have a major impact on the global food system. That’s why Yum! Brands aims to be part of the solution and is working with suppliers to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$2.4 Million in Grants To Support Sagebrush Ecosystems in the Intermountain West Announced by NFWF
“We at Taco Bell are proud to support the organizations making an important impact on ecosystems and climate right where our supply chain starts,” said Missy Schaaphok, Director of Global Nutrition and Sustainability at Taco Bell.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Report From the NextGen Consortium Shares Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.
The NextGen Consortium, a leading industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners, with partner brands including Yum! Brands, released a report with new findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S.

Sustainable Development Goals

See How Yum! Brands and KFC Are Leaning Into Sustainability on EARTH With John Holden
Discover how KFC US is leaning into sustainability on “EARTH with John Holden.”
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