Yum China Cuts Restaurant Energy Use 5% and Boosts Renewables 84%
Yum China cut average restaurant electricity consumption by about 5% in 2025 while boosting its renewable energy use by 84% year-over-year and raising supplier usage by 37%. The One Yuan Donation program has raised RMB 280 million to provide over 60 million meals and upgrade kitchens in 1,600 rural schools.
1. Digital Tools Enhance Food Safety
The company deployed AI-powered camera systems for real-time oversight across thousands of kitchens and supply chain monitoring systems that track regulatory updates and social-media trends to strengthen food quality controls.
2. Franchise Consistency and Employee Engagement
Upholding its One System principle during franchise expansion, Yum China ensures uniform food safety and quality standards via digital platforms and launched an RGM One-Stop Service Center to streamline restaurant general managers’ support requests.
3. Energy and Emissions Reductions
In 2025 average electricity consumption per restaurant fell about 5% year over year, while the company’s renewable energy use rose 84% and supplier usage increased 37% as part of its Value Chain Green & Low-Carbon Alliance with over 40 key suppliers.
4. Community Impact and Recognitions
The One Yuan Donation program has raised RMB 280 million to provide over 60 million nutritious meals and modernize kitchens in 1,600 rural schools; the company was ranked No. 1 in S&P Global CSA, attained an MSCI ESG AA rating, and received Top Employer certification.