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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.

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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd., commonly referred to as McDonald's Japan, is a leading player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1971, the company has significantly shaped the Japanese dining landscape, offering a unique blend of Western fast-food culture with local flavours. With a strong presence across major urban regions, McDonald's Japan is renowned for its core products, including the iconic Big Mac and a variety of seasonal menu items that cater to local tastes. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as introducing innovative ordering systems and expanding its delivery services, solidifying its market position as a frontrunner in the competitive fast-food sector. McDonald's Japan continues to thrive by adapting to consumer preferences while maintaining the quality and consistency that the brand is known for globally.

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How does McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s score of 25 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 331,913,000 kg CO2e, comprising 291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 331,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects the company's operational emissions and energy-related emissions, with no reported Scope 3 emissions for the year. Comparatively, in 2018, the company recorded total emissions of about 395,344,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 435,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 394,909,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in Scope 2 emissions over the five-year period. Despite these figures, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor have they cascaded any targets from their parent company. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Overall, while the company has made strides in reducing its emissions, particularly in Scope 2, there remains an opportunity to enhance its climate commitments and transparency in emissions reporting.

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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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