Mcdonalds

McDonald's, a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant services industry based in the US, has established comprehensive climate commitments alongside its carbon emissions reporting.

For the year 2024, McDonald's reported a total of approximately 60.38 billion kilograms of CO2e (kg CO2e) in Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions for the same period were around 94.23 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 118.33 million kg CO2e.

In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 59.93 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at around 100.26 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 224.96 million kg CO2e.

McDonald's has set ambitious targets to mitigate its climate impact. The company is committed to a net-zero emissions reduction target across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term objectives include an absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030, from a 2018 base year, for company-owned and operated restaurants and offices. Furthermore, McDonald's aims for a 50.4% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to energy and industrial activities from franchisee and company-owned restaurants by 2030.

In addition to these absolute targets, McDonald's has also committed to a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for its restaurants and offices by 2030, using a 2015 baseline year, in partnership with its franchisees. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their supply chain efforts include a commitment to a 31% reduction in emissions intensity (per metric ton of food and packaging) by 2030 from 2015 levels, covering emissions from purchased food, beverage, and packaging products.

The company is actively working towards these goals, with efforts in renewable energy, building and equipment efficiency, and recycling initiatives contributing to their progress.