Yum China's Science-Based Targets approved, aiming for over 60% GHG emissions reduction by 2035
The approved near-term targets are:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 63% by 2035 from a 2020 base year.
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods 66.3% per ton of goods purchased by 2035 from a 2020 base year.
To drive progress,
"Climate action tops the list of our sustainability priorities. The goals we set are truly ambitious and will require a lot of work and collaboration with stakeholders across the value chain," said
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