Mc Donalds Sustainability Profile
McDonald's Corporation, commonly known as McDonald's, is a global leader in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Austria (AT). Founded in 1940, the company has grown to become a household name, operating in over 100 countries and serving millions of customers daily. Renowned for its signature products such as the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and world-famous fries, McDonald's distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on convenience and customer satisfaction, McDonald's has continually adapted its menu to cater to local tastes while maintaining its core offerings. The brand's notable achievements include being one of the largest employers worldwide and pioneering advancements in fast-food service, such as drive-thru and digital ordering. As a cornerstone of the quick-service restaurant sector, McDonald's remains a symbol of accessible dining and culinary consistency.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Mc Donalds's score of 21 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Mc Donalds's reported carbon emissions
As of 2021, McDonald's reported a total carbon emissions figure of approximately 0 kg CO2e, with no specific data available for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions. This lack of disclosed emissions data indicates that the company has not yet provided detailed insights into its carbon footprint. Currently, McDonald's does not have any publicly stated reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of these initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given the industry's increasing focus on sustainability, McDonald's may need to enhance its transparency regarding emissions and set measurable targets to align with global climate goals.
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Mc Donalds's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Mc Donalds has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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