KFC Launches Its Most Sustainable Restaurant KFConscious Chennai
A first for the QSR industry in India, KFC India has launched its most sustainable restaurant which will harness sustainable solutions, in T N Nagar, Chennai.
The restaurant design and operations integrate energy efficiency, usage of responsible materials and waste diversion.
Another KFC outlet located in the Yamunanagar Expressway food court is also marked by energy efficiency. The brand aims to launch 20 more such restaurants by 2022, striving to enable consumers to enjoy their KFC favourites in a much more responsible manner.
Talking about driving the change for sustainable stewardship of our planet, Managing Director, KFC India, Samir Menon said, “We are passionate about feeding a future with more purpose, and are committed to creating a better future for our customers, communities, and the environment. KFConscious has provided an impetus to our efforts in driving meaningful change and pioneering sustainable development in the restaurant industry. Being the leading QSR brand in India, we are honoured at the opportunity to help advance the conversation on sustainability and are proud to be able to shape the path ahead.”
KFConscious will focus on —
Renewable Energy: The solar panels at the restaurant in Chennai will help save about 18,000 units of power every year, thereby reducing carbon emissions from electricity consumption.
Water wastage: Recycling water is a practice across most KFC restaurants in the country; with KFConscious, 100 percent of the rejected water from the RO is utilized in flushing systems in the washrooms, ensuring 0 percent water wastage at the Chennai restaurant
Energy efficiency: The usage of natural and LED lighting ensures increases energy efficiency. Energy management system in the kitchen ensures optimized use of electricity. Further, use of inverter type air conditioning ensuring 30 percent reduction in energy consumption.
New Environmentally Friendly Materials: Eco-friendly materials such as sustainable laminate and local clay tiles for wall finishes.
Promoting sustainable lifestyles: Customers are motivated towards low-carbon behaviours, such as bringing their own carry bag for takeaway orders; with plans going forward to provide bicycle racks and EV charging stations. The brand tested e-cycles for food delivery at select restaurants in Gurgaon, Kolkata and Bangalore contributing to minimizing carbon emissions.
The efforts with KFConscious align with KFC’s global commitment of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 46 percent by 2030. This is in addition to a sustainability commitment of all plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging to be recoverable or reusable by 2025.
