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Buyers score 2026Yum! Brands, Inc.
Go to scores list- Total volume
- 205,128 Mt
- HQ
- United States
- Regions of operation
- Americas
- List of top brands
- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit Burger Grill
- Sector
- Retailers
MIDDLE OF THE PACK
- Own supply chain
- 7.6/19
- Beyond own supply chain
- 5.3/6
Company progress
- 2021: 56%
- 2024: —
- 2026: 51%
Commitments 3 out of 5. Median of all buyers: 4.
Purchasing 2.6 out of 10. Median of all buyers: 6.4.
Suppliers' accountability 2 out of 3. Median of all buyers: 2.5.
Traceability 0 out of 1. Median of all buyers: 0.4.
Platforms 1.3 out of 2. Median of all buyers: 1.8.
On the ground 4 out of 4. Median of all buyers: 2.
Global overall position
79 of 191
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Company scored in the top 41.36% across all manufacturers/retailers/hospitality companies who responded to the 2026 scorecard
Set goals
Commitments 3 out of 5
Does the company have a public commitment to sourcing deforestation- and conversion-free palm oil?
Company has a deforestation-free commitment that does not cover conversion
What palm oil types does the commitment cover?
- Crude palm oil
- Palm kernel expeller
- Palm kernel oil
- Palm oil derivatives
Does the commitment cover the entire company/corporate group (including all volumes and palm oil types) in all countries in which it operates?
Yes: Entire corporate group
The commitment does not include a cut-off date
The commitment has a target date later than 2030
Does the company have a public commitment to sourcing palm oil that respects human rights?
Company has a commitment to respect the human rights of all relevant stakeholder groups
What palm oil types does the commitment cover?
- Crude palm oil
- Palm kernel expeller
- Palm kernel oil
- Palm oil derivatives
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Purchasing sustainable palm oil 2.6 out of 10
Are all of the company's palm oil volumes 100% RSPO certified? Or does the company's own due diligence and verification system meet WWF's requirements?
Not all of the company's palm oil volumes are RSPO certified
No additional due diligence/verification
How much RSPO certified sustainable palm oil does the company purchase overall?
2026 - 205,128 Mt: 95% certified. B&C 10%. MB 86%. IS 0%. SG/IP 0%.
2021 - 180,426 Mt: 100% certified. B&C 58%. MB 42%. IS 0%. SG/IP 0%.
What is the company's estimated RSPO CSPO uptake by region?
- 95%Rest of the World
Did the company report palm oil quantities for its entire operations?
All of the countries in which the group/company operates
Suppliers requirements 2 out of 3
Does the company expect suppliers to have a commitment to sourcing deforestation- and conversion-free palm oil?
Company partially requires suppliers to have a deforestation- and conversion-free commitment
Does the company expect suppliers to have a commitment to sourcing palm oil that respects human rights?
Company requires suppliers to have a commitment to respect the human rights of all relevant stakeholder groups
Does the company have monitoring and response systems in place to verify supplier compliance with:
No: Deforestation- and/or conversion-free commitments
Partially: Human rights commitments
Traceability 0 out of 1
Does the company expect suppliers to source palm oil that is traceable to the mill/plantation?
- 0%TTM
No: Achieves 50% or less traceability to mill (TTM)
- 0%TTP
No: Achieves 50% or less traceability to plantation (TTP)
Industry transformation
Action-oriented platforms 1.3 out of 2
Is the company a member of the RSPO?
Company is a member of the RSPO
What was the company's RSPO SR score?
Based on the company's score on the SR scorecard requirement set by RSPO
Does the company take part in other action-oriented sustainability platforms?
Company does not take part in other action-oriented platforms
On the ground investments 4 out of 4
Does the company have on the ground investments?
Company is investing in projects in palm oil producing landscapes
- YesSmallholders
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- NoConservation projects
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- YesForest protection and restoration projects
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- YesJurisdictional or landscape approaches
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