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.

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Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

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 & 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.

Responsible Production & 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

$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.

Responsible Production & 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.

Corporate Responsibility

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.”

Energy & Infrastructure

KFC Cuts Carbon Footprint Further With 64th Solar-Powered Store
KFC Philippines solidified its billing as an eco-friendly energy user quick-service restaurant (QSR) in the country as its number of stores with solar panel-mounted rooftops already reached 64.

Environment

Yum! Celebrates the Planet Year-Round, Reflects on Progress During Earth Month
This Earth Month, Yum! reflected back on some recent wins and looking ahead to accomplishing its goals. For 13 years, Yum! has reported to CDP, a global organization that runs a leading disclosure system with a focus on the planet.

Environment

Taco Bell®, Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partner To Restore Habitats and Expand Sustainable Farming Practices in Beef Supply Chain
With bold ambitions to operate 10,000 restaurants in the coming years, Taco Bell acknowledges its responsibility to balance global expansion with intentional impact.

Volunteering & Community

KFC Tackles Trash With Community Litter Picking as Part of Keep Britain Tidy
A restaurant in Reading is taking the battle against rubbish to the streets. The KFC on Oxford Road is working to tackle the scourge of litter by taking matters into its own hands… or pickers.

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