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KFC opens 1st Green Pioneer Stores in China

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April 22, 2022

Yum China Holdings Inc. has launched KFC's first Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing, aiming to further integrate innovative solutions for building net-zero restaurants in the future, according to a press release.

The move is part of Yum China's climate strategy and roadmap toward the ambition of reaching net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

"We are committed to driving meaningful change and pioneering in the restaurant industry towards net-zero emissions. Building Green Pioneer Stores is an important part of our journey," Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China, said in the release. "We will continue to explore utilization of innovative technologies in restaurant construction and operations to promote sustainable development as well as contribute to the low carbon economy."

Compared with the average GHG emissions of KFC stores in 2020, Green Pioneer Stores are expected to further reduce GHG emissions by approximately 15% per year. Among the new features of the stores are natural lighting, solar energy-powered outdoor umbrellas, environmentally friendly materials, renewable energy and solar power.

Green Pioneer Stores allow customers to experience and learn about environmentally friendly restaurants through "green interior design."

At KFC's Green Pioneer Store in Beijing, a special Family Bucket is made entirely of recycled KFC food packaging, showcasing the charm of turning waste into resources. Meanwhile, at KFC's Green Pioneer Store in Hangzhou, a section of wall has been intentionally left unfinished with an opening to show customers the environmentally friendly construction process, including reducing construction waste by decorating over the store's existing walls.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a licensee of Yum! Brands in mainland China. It has exclusive rights in mainland China to KFC, China's leading quick-service restaurant brand, Pizza Hut, the leading casual dining restaurant brand in China, and Taco Bell, a California-based restaurant chain serving innovative Mexican-inspired food.