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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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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.

28

Industry Benchmark

McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s score of 25 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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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.27 billion kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 3 emissions. This figure includes about 5.11 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and approximately 164.6 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 331.9 million kg CO2e, comprising 291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 331.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions for that year. Despite the significant emissions figures, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan) has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint. Overall, the company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported.

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201820232024
Scope 1
435,000
000,000
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Scope 2
395,344,000
000,000,000
-
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s Location?

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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.

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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2024
Purchased Goods and Services
97%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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Compare McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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