Strategy & Governance
Yum!’s approach to global citizenship and sustainability is grounded in our business strategy and operating model. We believe long-term growth and brand relevance depend on being responsive to the evolving needs of our employees, franchisees, consumers and stakeholders. That’s why we focus on building the capabilities, governance and systems needed to drive progress at scale across markets, brands and our primarily franchise-operated system.
We believe that trust is built through everyday experiences: safe, craveable food, consistent operations and responsible practices across our value chain. These priorities also help us attract talent, support franchisee growth and manage long-term risks. We apply a business resilience lens to this work. Some efforts drive near term efficiency, while others strengthen trust and reduce risk over time. Whenever possible, we prioritize solutions that do both.
We align our priority areas of work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), an ambitious, global vision for ending poverty, reducing inequalities and tackling climate change by 2030. We have identified specific SDGs that align most closely with our three priority pillars of People, Food and Planet.
The Yum! Value Chain
Most people know Yum! through our iconic brands: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. While our restaurants—and the people who work in them—are the heart of our business, our full impact ranges further. Here’s a look at the ways we make an impact across our value chain:
Roles & Responsibilities
Who they are
How they engage
Yum! Board of Directors
With ultimate oversight for citizenship and sustainability issues. Entire board receives briefings at least once a year, quarterly Planet updates through the Nominating & Governance Committee and regular email updates on the citizenship and sustainability landscape
Global Leadership Team
Regularly engaged with and informed on material topics
ESG Disclosure Committee
As a counterpart to the Financial Disclosure Committee, this management-level committee focuses on non-financial ESG disclosures, related regulations and compliance; members include senior finance, legal and compliance leaders
Brand-Level Leadership
Chief sustainability officers and/or steering committees within our brands strategize and engage markets and franchisees to drive progress.
