McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. Sustainability Profile
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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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2024, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. reported significant carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 3 categories. The company disclosed approximately 5,109,003,300 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, alongside about 164,600,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. In the previous year, 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 291,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 331,622,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, McDonald's Japan has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or documented climate pledges currently in place. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported by McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. The company continues to monitor its emissions and is likely to explore future commitments to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2018 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 435,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 395,344,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'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.
McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. 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.
