Investors urge KFC, McDonald's and Burger King to cut emissions

Coalition worth $6.5tn challenge fast food chains over lack of low-carbon plan

McDonald's, KFC and Burger King have been urged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chains by a coalition of global investors, with the animal agriculture industry criticised for being one of the world's highest-emitting sectors without a low-carbon plan.

Increasing concern that the industry is neglecting climate change and has failed to set emissions targets - unlike other sectors - prompted more than 80 investors representing $6.5tn (4.94tn) to challenge fast food chain owners to put robust targets in place for their meat and dairy suppliers, in what could prove a landmark demand.