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Mcdonalds

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McDonald's Corporation, commonly known as McDonald's, is a global leader in the fast-food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1940, the company has grown to become a household name, with a significant presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its iconic menu items such as the Big Mac and Chicken McNuggets, McDonald's distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and consistency. The brand has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of the drive-thru service and a focus on sustainability initiatives. With thousands of locations worldwide, McDonald's holds a dominant market position, consistently ranking among the top fast-food chains. Its innovative approach to customer service and menu diversification continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.

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63

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Mcdonalds's score of 63 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mcdonalds's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, McDonald's Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 331,622,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 100,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 224,964,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 59,929,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline. Additionally, McDonald's is committed to a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from its franchisee and company-owned restaurants within the same timeframe. Looking towards the long term, McDonald's has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and energy-related Scope 3 emissions by 2050, and a 72% reduction in total Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action. Overall, McDonald's is actively working to mitigate its environmental impact through these comprehensive reduction strategies, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing climate change.

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321,081,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mcdonalds'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. This request for Mcdonalds is in US, 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.

Mcdonalds is participating in some 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
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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