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KFC is as committed to the environment as we are to our food and to our customers. We are proud of the steps we have taken so far to reduce our environmental footprint and are committed as a brand to do even more in the in future. It’s an ongoing journey that we’re on and we want to keep you – our customers - informed along the way!
Check out some interesting facts on what we are already doing today and be sure to check back with us for more news on our green initiatives.
Our Packaging
- All KFC’s paper bags are 100% recycled content1
- All KFC’s in-store napkins are 100% recycled content2
- 30% of every KFC Bucket Lid is made out of recycled content3
- By May, more than 90% of our paperboard packaging will be Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified4
Our Restaurants
- The interior lighting used in all company-owned U.S. KFC restaurants have been converted to more efficient models, which has resulted in a carbon reduction equivalent to taking 763 cars off the road for one year.
- All company-owned U.S. KFC restaurants use Energy Star appliances where feasible, and currently use the highest energy efficient oven of any available on the market today.
- For all new or for replacements in existing U.S. company-owned KFC restaurants, KFC uses high-efficiency air conditioners. In addition, programmable thermostats have been installed in all company-owned stores, delivering a carbon reduction equivalent to providing annual electricity to 532 homes.
- KFC-Taco Bell opened its first “green” or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) restaurant in Northhampton, Massachusetts, achieving Gold certification – one of LEED’s highest certifications. » Read more about the restaurant
- Franchisees are exploring ways to be more energy efficient by switching to energy efficient lighting and using programmable thermostats.
1 A combination of post-industrial and post-consumer content.
2 Does not include prepackaged napkins (fork-napkin pack, spork-napkin pack, etc)
3 Calculated by weight
4 SFI Chain of Custody or SFI Fiber Sourcing certified
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