Climate Action
As detailed below, doing our part to help address
climate change is an important part of our Restaurant Brands for Good
vision. As one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant companies, we
recognize the influence of our global footprint and are taking steps to
better understand, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our
operations and value chain.
Our Targets
As part of our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, RBI set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets
initiative (SBTi) in 2021 to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions.
1 Relative to our 2019 baseline year.
In addition to our 2030 SBTi targets, we have
committed to set long-term, science-based, net-zero emissions reduction
targets. This reflects our commitment to the aims of the Paris Agreement,
aligning with 1.5°C and net zero by 2050. In 2022, we expanded the
boundaries of our reported emissions to include Firehouse Subs, acquired in
December 2021. Due to the unavailability of 2019 data for Firehouse Subs, we
have updated our base year and plan to revalidate our targets accordingly.
RBI’s Greenhouse Gas Impact
To guide our climate action efforts, we have measured
our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
We follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, an
internationally recognized framework for measuring and managing GHG
emissions. Scope 3 emissions, those that occur across our value chain, are
categorized into 15 areas, including purchased goods and services,
transportation, waste, and franchises.
Our most recent emissions data, including brand-level
distribution and updates to our methodology, is detailed in our annual Restaurant
Brands for Good report and CDP
questionnaire responses.
Our Pillars
We are collaborating with franchisees, suppliers, and
industry experts across the globe to identify opportunities to impact our
emissions.
Opportunities include:
- Fleet Electrification: We are exploring opportunities
to transition corporate
fleet to electric models, where feasible, as
part of our broader decarbonization strategy.
- Renewable Energy: We are working to increase our use of
renewable
electricity across both corporate and franchised operations.
- Supply Chain Engagement: We have engaged
with suppliers in our beef supply chain to support climate
action and explore improvements in livestock management, land
management, and agricultural inputs.
- Restaurant Efficiency: We are developing updated building
standards to support energy efficiency and emissions reduction
in restaurant design and renovation.
Details on initiatives and progress are available in
our Restaurant
Brands for Good report.
Managing Climate Risk
Building on our first climate
scenario analysis from
2023, we expanded our assessment to include a more detailed look at how
extreme weather events could affect key commodities in certain European
regions. Following the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
(TCFD) recommendations, we assessed the impact of more frequent and severe
rainfall events on our procurement strategy of key produce.
These insights underscore the built-in resilience of
our supplier network and global sourcing model. Having multiple supply
partners and the ability to shift sourcing across different regions helps
protect against localized climate impacts. As we continue to refine our
climate risk management approach, we remain focused on developing strategies
that not only mitigate potential disruptions but also support our broader
environmental commitments and long-term business resilience.
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