Mcdonalds

Mcdonalds's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, McDonald's Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 60.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising 94,233,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 118,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 60,245,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. McDonald's has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions. The company aims for a 50.4% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from company-owned and operated restaurants and offices by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a similar 50.4% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which include those from franchisee operations and supply chain activities, by the same deadline. Long-term, McDonald's is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a significant reduction of 90% in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from 2018 levels by 2050. The company has also pledged to maintain no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with global climate goals. McDonald's is actively working towards these commitments, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.