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.

Climate Action 2030 target infographic

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:

  1. Fleet Electrification: We are exploring opportunities to transition corporate fleet to electric models, where feasible, as part of our broader decarbonization strategy.
  2. Renewable Energy: We are working to increase our use of renewable electricity across both corporate and franchised operations.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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