2023 Sustainability Report
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2035 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Restaurant Energy Indirect GHG Emissions (Market-based) | tCO2e | 207 | 205 | 148 | 153 | 17, 33 | ||
| Direct (Scope 1) GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 158887 | 165197 | 187156 | 33 | |||
| Energy Indirect (Scope 2) GHG Emissions (Location-based) | tCO2e | 2158856 | 1740134 | 2024512 | 33 | |||
| Energy Indirect (Scope 2) GHG Emissions (Market-based) | tCO2e | 2158856 | 1740134 | 2020460 | 33 | |||
| Other Indirect (Scope 3) GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 8608683 | 8198807 | 10102062 | 33 | |||
| Reduction in energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store by 2025 from a 2020 base year | 20% | 32 | ||||||
| Reduction in energy indirect GHG emissions per company-owned store in 2023 from a 2020 base year | 26% | 32 | ||||||
| Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods reduction per ton of goods purchased by 2035 from a 2020 base year | 66.3% | 32 | ||||||
| Total Scope 1&2 GHG Emissions (Market-based) | tCO2e | 2043411 | 2137743 | 1906331 | 2027616 | 17 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions reductions through energy-saving technologies | tons | 80000 | 17 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper packaging is FSC-certified (2023 progress) | 30% | 32 | ||
| Reduction of food waste per restaurant by 2030 as compared to the 2020 baseline | 10% | 32 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction by 2025 from a 2020 base year | 63% | 32 | |||
| GHG emissions reduction from annual electricity reduction | tons | 80000 | 32 | ||
| GHG emissions reduction from annual renewable energy consumption | tons | 4500 | 32 | ||
| Total sugar reduction by 2030 from a 2020 base year | tons | 4500+ | 32 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Packaging Reduction (Plastic Packaging & Paper Packaging) | tons | ~18900 | ~19400 | ~30000 | 33 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible roofs of all newly built logistics centers with DPV by the end of 2025 | 100% | 32 | ||||
| Annual renewable energy consumption | MWh | 8000 | 32 | |||
| Average Restaurant Electricity Consumption | MWh | 303 | 259 | 269 | 33 | |
| Renewable Energy Consumption | MWh | 7932 | 33 | |||
| Total Electricity Consumption | MWh | 3165227 | 3029361 | 3528788 | 33 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Restaurant Water Consumption | tons | 2628 | 2149 | 1967 | 33 |
| Total Water Consumption | tons | 27280872 | 24961986 | 25598144 | 33 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual electricity reduction through energy-saving technologies | MWh | 140000 | 32 |
| Total annual electricity savings through energy-saving technologies | MWh | 140000 | 17 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of average restaurant water consumption by 2025 as compared to the 2017 baseline | 10% | 32 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Usage Per Sales Unit (in million RMB) | tons | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 33 | |
| Reduction in non-degradable plastic packaging weight by 2025 as compared to the 2019 baseline | 30% | 32 | ||||
| Total Amount of Packaging Usage (Plastic Packaging & Paper Packaging) | tons | 111360 | 110485 | 130017 | 33 | |
| Total Amount of Paper Packaging Usage | tons | 89333 | 90409 | 105212 | 33 | |
| Total Amount of Plastic Packaging Usage | tons | 22027 | 20076 | 24805 | 33 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSC-certified paper packaging by 2025 | 100% | 32 | ||
| Total reduction in French fries/ketchup/frozen cheese by 2030 from a 2020 base year | tons | 7000 | 32 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees 31–40 | % | 23 | 25 | 25 | 33 |
| Number of Employees 41–50 | % | 16 | 19 | 20 | 33 |
| Number of Employees over 50 | % | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| Number of Employees under 30 and below | % | 58 | 53 | 53 | 33 |
| Number of Female Employees | thousand | 58 | 53 | 53 | 33 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | thousand | 33 | 34 | 36 | 33 |
| Number of Male Employees | thousand | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | thousand | 67 | 64 | 66 | 33 |
| Number of People with Disabilities Employed in Angel Restaurants | person | ~200 | ~200 | 200+ | 33 |
| Number of People with Disabilities Gained Employment Support | person | ~2000 | ~2000 | 1800 | 33 |
| Share of Female Employees in New Hire Employees | % | 66 | 59 | 59 | 33 |
| Share of Female Employees in Promotion Employees | % | 68 | 67 | 66 | 33 |
| Share of Women in All Management Positions | % | 61 | 61 | 61 | 33 |
| Share of Women in Junior Management Positions | % | 61 | 61 | 60 | 33 |
| Share of Women in Management Positions in Revenue-generating Functions | % | 62 | 63 | 63 | 33 |
| Share of Women in STEM-related Positions | % | 22 | 18 | 18 | 33 |
| Share of Women in Top Management Positions | % | 53 | 53 | 53 | 33 |
| Total Number of Employees | person | 450000+ | 400000+ | 430000+ | 33 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Turnover Rate of RGMs | % | 10.6 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 33 |
| Share of Female Employees in Turnover Employees | % | 57 | 58 | 58 | 33 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost days due to work injury (Yum China, 2023) | lost days | 10313 | 35 | ||
| Lost-time Injury Frequency Rate for Employees | n/million work hours worked | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 33 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Physical Examination Coverage of Restaurant Management Team and Office Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 33 |
| Health Certificate Coverage of Restaurant Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 33 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Full-time Employees Trained | person | 147000 | 140000 | 155000 | 33 |
| Number of Part-time Employees Trained | person | 303000 | 260000 | 277000 | 33 |
| Percentage of employees trained by employment category (Yum China, 2023, Managers) | % | 5 | 35 | ||
| Percentage of employees trained by employment category (Yum China, 2023, Non-manager) | % | 95 | 35 | ||
| Percentage of employees trained by gender (Yum China, 2023, Female) | % | 67 | 35 | ||
| Percentage of employees trained by gender (Yum China, 2023, Male) | % | 33 | 35 | ||
| Percentage of employees trained in total workforce (Yum China, 2023) | % | 100 | 35 | ||
| Share of Female Employees in Training Programs | % | 65 | 66 | 67 | 33 |
| Share of Male Employees in Training Programs | % | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Amount Spent per Full-time Equivalent (FTE) on Training and Development | RMB | 3000 | 1673 | 1837 | 33 |
| Average Hours per FTE of Training and Development | hours | 54 | 44 | 45 | 33 |
| Average training hours per FTE of training and development (Yum China, 2023, Female) | hours | 17 | 35 | ||
| Average training hours per FTE of training and development (Yum China, 2023, Male) | hours | 24 | 35 | ||
| Average training hours per FTE of training and development (Yum China, 2023, Managers) | hours | 11 | 35 | ||
| Average training hours per FTE of training and development (Yum China, 2023, Non-manager) | hours | 20 | 35 | ||
| Total Amount Spent on Training and Development | million RMB | 456 | 338 | 395 | 33 |
| Training and Development Hours in Total | million hours | 12 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 33 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers by region (Yum China, 2023, China) | suppliers | 818 | 35 | ||
| Number of suppliers by region (Yum China, 2023, Overseas) | suppliers | 7 | 35 | ||
| Number of suppliers by region (Yum China, 2023, Total) | suppliers | 825 | 35 | ||
| Percentage of Suppliers in China | % | 99.1 | 98.7 | 99.2 | 33 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of CSR Audited Critical Suppliers | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 33 |
| Suppliers involved in Supplier Carbon Footprint Scorecard pilot program | suppliers | 14 | 32 |
Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories involved in Supplier Carbon Footprint Scorecard pilot program | factories | 40 | 32 | ||
| Food Safety and Quality Audits on Suppliers | times | 400+ | 470+ | 500+ | 33 |
Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of RSPO-Certified Palm Oil | % | 100 | 100 | 100 | 33 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiological Testing in Restaurants | pieces | 111000+ | 89000+ | 100000+ | 33 |
Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Raw Materials Sampling Tests in Restaurants | times | 300+ | 350+ | 400+ | 33 |
| Number of restaurants covered by smart restaurant solutions | 546 | 17 | |||
| Product Checks on Key Menu Items in Restaurants | times | ~4500 | ~4500 | 3300+ | 33 |
| Restaurant Food Safety and Quality Audits (i.e. QEC Audit) | times | 19400+ | 21200+ | 22000+ | 33 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Angel Restaurants | / | 23 | 30 | 46 | 33 |
| Number of Cities with Angel Restaurants | / | 22 | 27 | 42 | 33 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Volunteer Time | million hours | 1.8+ | 4.0+ | 1.5+ | 33 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tCO2e | 158887 | 165197 | 187156 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tCO2e | 2158856 | 1740134 | 2020460 |
| Total GHG Emissions | tCO2e | 10926426 | 10104138 | 12309678 |
| Total Other Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 3) | tCO2e | 8608683 | 8198807 | 10102062 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste (Domestic Waste) | tons | 393346 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | tons | 153171 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 4500 | |
| Target Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2020 | % | 63 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year | tons | 500 | 10600 |
| Plastic Waste Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 2.65 | 54.64 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | % | 0.2267 | ||
| Renewable Energy Consumption | MWh | 8000 | ||
| Total Electricity Consumption | MWh | 3165227 | 3029361 | 3528788 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | tons | 27280872 | 24961986 | 25598144 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year | MWh | 140000 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | 10% |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) | tons | 89333 | 90409 | 105212 |
| Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) | tons | 22027 | 20076 | 24805 |
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Revenue) | tons per million RMB | 2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tons | 111360 | 110485 | 130017 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Female Employees | thousand | 58 | 53 | 53 |
| Number of Full-time Employees | thousand | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Number of Male Employees | thousand | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | thousand | 67 | 64 | 66 |
| Number of Total Employees | thousand | 45000 | 40000 | 43000 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | percent | 39 | 44 | 45 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | percent | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | percent | 58 | 53 | 53 |
| Percentage of Employees in Hong Kong | percent | 0.00116 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | percent | 99.9983 | ||
| Percentage of Employees in Overseas | percent | 0.0006 | ||
| Percentage of Female Employees | percent | 67 | 66 | 67 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | percent | 86 | ||
| Percentage of Male Employees | percent | 33 | 34 | 33 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | percent | 14 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | |||
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | |||
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | |||
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | |||
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 57 | 58 | 58 |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | |||
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 10.6 | 9 | 9.3 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | lost days | 10313 | ||
| Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (Employees) | n/million work hours worked | 0.07 | 0.1 | 0.03 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Check Coverage for Employees | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Percentage of Trained Female Employees | % | 65 | 66 | 67 |
| Percentage of Trained General Employees | % | 95 | ||
| Percentage of Trained Male Employees | % | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| Percentage of Trained Senior Management | % | 5 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 17 | ||
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 20 | ||
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 24 | ||
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 11 | ||
| Average Training Hours per FTE | hours | 54 | 44 | 45 |
| Total Training Hours | million hours | 12 | 8.8 | 9.7 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | suppliers | 818 |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | suppliers | 7 |
| Number of Total Suppliers | suppliers | 825 |
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Critical Suppliers Covered by CSR Audit | % | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | million hours | 1.8 | 4 | 1.5 |