KFC’s Recipe for Cutting Restaurant Emissions by 46%

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KFC has announced its new Building Green initiative, requiring both new and existing franchisees to adopt measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 46%. Developed by KFC's development and sustainability teams, the initiative includes 11 mandatory practices such as optimizing exhaust hoods and food warming equipment. The global fast-food giant, with nearly 30,000 franchises worldwide and an opening rate of one new location every 3.5 hours, aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions, which are primarily from its restaurants and chicken farming. Future considerations for franchisees include the installation of EV charging stations.

Positive

• KFC aims to reduce carbon emissions by 46%.
• The initiative includes 11 mandatory sustainability practices.
• Both new and existing franchisees are required to comply.
• KFC has nearly 30,000 franchise locations globally.
• A new KFC location opens every 3.5 hours.
• Future considerations include EV charging stations.

Negative

• Mandatory measures may increase operational costs for franchisees.
• Potential resistance from franchisees due to the required changes.
• Scope 3 emissions still account for a significant portion of KFC's carbon footprint.

Decarbonization measures including optimizing exhaust hoods and food warming equipment will be required for new and existing franchisees.

By Heather Clancy

Originally published by GreenBiz

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 5, 2024 / New and existing KFC franchisees are being asked to follow the company's stricter guidance for slashing their carbon footprint, through its Building Green initiative, a plan developed by KFC's development and sustainability teams. That blueprint focuses on 11 "simple but meaningful" and mandatory measures it is encouraging, and planning to require, around the world as franchisees build or refurbish locations.

KFC is one of the fastest-growing food retail chains in the world, with almost 30,000 franchise restaurants and counting: There's at least one new location opening every 3.5 hours. Those stores account for at least one-third of KFC's Scope 3 emissions, about the same as the footprint associated with raising the chickens that dominate KFC's menu.

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EV charging stations on are the future list of considerations for KFC franchisee "must haves." Source: KFC

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FAQ

What is KFC's Building Green initiative?

KFC's Building Green initiative is a plan to reduce carbon emissions by 46% through 11 mandatory sustainability measures for new and existing franchisees.

What measures are included in KFC's Building Green initiative?

The initiative includes optimizing exhaust hoods, improving food warming equipment, and considering EV charging stations for franchise locations.

How many franchise locations does KFC have?

KFC has nearly 30,000 franchise locations worldwide.

How often does a new KFC location open?

A new KFC location opens approximately every 3.5 hours.

What are KFC's Scope 3 emissions?

KFC's Scope 3 emissions primarily come from its restaurants and the chicken farming that supplies its menu.