Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI), a key player in the global quick service restaurant sector, has released its fourth annual Restaurant Brands for Good report. This document highlights the company’s sustainability efforts throughout 2023, structured around three core areas: Food, Planet, and People & Communities.
With over 30,000 restaurants in over 120 countries, Restaurant Brands International manages over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales. It owns four of the world’s prominent quick service restaurant brands — Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs.
In 2023, RBI focused on several sustainability initiatives:
- They advanced their methods for greenhouse gas accounting and set ambitious targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to support global efforts in limiting temperature rise.
- Efforts were increased to decrease food waste and reduce beef-related emissions.
- The company moved towards sourcing electricity solely from renewable resources.
- A new objective was set to lower the use of virgin plastics in single-use packaging, enhancing sustainable packaging efforts.
- RBI also accelerated its commitment to using 100% cage-free eggs in Canada by 2028.
Josh Kobza, CEO of Restaurant Brands International, emphasized the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
“Sustainability is key to our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world,” he said in a statement. “We’re proud of the strides we’ve made, but we know there’s still much to do. The collective efforts of our employees, guests, suppliers, partners, franchisees and their teams have been instrumental to our progress, and we’re excited to continue this important journey together.”
These actions reflect RBI’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced by their continued inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the second consecutive year.
Restaurant Brands International: Community and Global Initiatives
Paul Yang, Head of Global Sustainability at RBI, highlighted the company’s strategic approach to sustainability:
“We’re excited to continue driving progress on our sustainability journey. By applying the insights we’ve gained from our initiatives, we’re dedicated to building a responsible business that not only makes a positive impact on our guests but also contributes to our planet and communities that surround us.”
Key activities from the report include:
- Expanding plant-based menu options across Burger King locations worldwide.
- Integrating electric trucks into Tim Hortons’ fleet, aiming to significantly cut diesel fuel usage.
- Nearly achieving complete reliance on renewable electricity for its directly controlled facilities.
- Conducting a comprehensive climate risk analysis to better understand and mitigate climate-related challenges.
- Running a pilot in Australia to test emissions reductions in the Burger King supply chain.
Furthermore, RBI’s engagement in community-oriented initiatives remains robust, with programs across its brands raising millions for local charities and enhancing food security.
For more detailed information on RBI’s sustainability efforts and other initiatives highlighted in the 2023 Restaurant Brands for Good report, visit http://www.rbi.com/sustainability.
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