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KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell grow hungry for science-based climate targets

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 18 April 2019 •
KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell may soon have greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with climate science
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KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell may soon have greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with climate science

Yum! Brands - which owns KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell - is to pursue new greenhouse gas reduction goals across its restaurants and supply chains

Yum! Brands, the US owner of fast food chains KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has committed to pursuing a Science-Based Target to slash greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, franchises, and supply...

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