KFC India plans more eco-friendly restaurants

Mumbai : Fast-food chain KFC India has unveiled ‘KFConscious’ which is claimed to be the most sustainable restaurant in the city, as the outlet aims to tap energy efficiency and use of environment-friendly materials, the company said. KFC India has chalked out plans to open 20 more such outlets across the country this year, the company said. ‘A first for the Quick Service Restaurant industry in the country, the restaurant is located at Thiyagarayanagar (T Nagar) in Chennai, marking the brand’s commitment to growing sustainably, a company statement said. ‘The efforts with KFConscious align with KFC’s global commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 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,’ the statement said.