KFC has partnered with Yum China to roll out its first-ever Green Pioneer Stores in Beijing and Hangzhou, China. The firm has developed a climate strategy to achieve net-zero by 2050. Last year, Yum China pledged to Business Ambition for a 1.5°C Commitment Letter to the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi), CEO Joey Wat disclosed. KFC pioneered some environment-friendly equipment and practices to create sustainable surroundings. The KFC outlet in Hangzhou has solar panels that generate around 10,000 kWh of energy each year, reducing carbon emissions. The store also implemented Internet of Things-based (IoT) intelligent restaurant energy management to become energy efficient. The Green Pioneer stores have a Tubular Daylighting System to reduce electricity consumption. The Tubular Daylighting System uses natural sunlight.

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