Our long-term mindset has been crucial to our success and it also frames how we approach sustainability. Our strategy is built around three long-standing priorities—Food, People, and Environment. We are leveraging technology and innovative solutions to address emerging needs and establishing broader partnerships across the value chain to create durable impact.
As we look ahead, our focus is clear: to grow with purpose, lead with responsibility and create long-term value across our ecosystem. Whether it is safeguarding food safety, empowering our employees, or driving decarbonization across the value chain, we strive to strengthen the connection between sustainable development and business performance. This alignment has been and will continue to be a core competitive advantage for us. We are confident in our ability to deliver meaningful and lasting impact for our stakeholders and for society.
Joey Wat
Chief Executive Officer Yum China Holdings, Inc.
our customers with
safe & nutritious foods
our environment and
minimizing our footprint
our people with
"Fair, Care and Pride"
- Restaurant Food Safety & Quality
- Nutrition & Health
- Climate Action
- Green Building
- Water
- Packaging
- Human Rights & Labor Practice
- Employee Training & Development
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Diversity & Equal Opportunit
- Customer Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Food Safety & Quality
- Animal Welfare
- Supply Chain Environmental Impact
- Supply Chain Social Impact
- Rural Revitalization
- Community Care
- Public Awareness & Education
Alignment withUnited Nations
2030 SDGs
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Industry No.1 in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the 6th consecutive year
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Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets)
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Top 1% S&P Global CSA Score awarded
Industry Highest Ranking ("AA")(2022-2025)
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating
Industry Highest Ranking ("Low Risk") (2022-2025)
A Certified Top Employer (2019-2026)
Ranked No.1 in the Restaurant Industry (2022-2026)
TIME Top 500 World's Most Sustainable Companies List (2024-2025)


