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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s score of 18 is higher than 82% 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 331,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to 2018, when the company recorded approximately 395,344,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and about 435,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1. The data indicates a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not established any formal climate pledges or science-based targets for emissions reduction. Overall, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. is making strides in lowering its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, aligning with broader industry trends towards sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
435,000
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Scope 2
395,344,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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