Mcdonalds

Mcdonalds's reported carbon emissions

McDonald's Corporation, a major player in the hotel and restaurant services industry headquartered in the US, has reported significant progress and established robust climate commitments. For the year 2024, McDonald's reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 60.379 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were around 94.23 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 118.33 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions constituted the vast majority at around 60.167 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 59.929 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 100.26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 224.96 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 59.604 billion kg CO2e. McDonald's has set ambitious targets aligned with climate science. Key commitments include: * **Near-term target:** A 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from company-owned and operated restaurants and offices by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. * **Near-term target:** A 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 energy and industrial greenhouse gas emissions from franchisee and company-owned and operated restaurants by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. * **Long-term target:** To achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This target aligns with a 1.5°C climate scenario pathway. The company has also committed to a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions related to its restaurants and offices by 2030 from a 2015 base year. Furthermore, it aims for a 31% reduction in emissions intensity (per metric ton of food and packaging) across its supply chain by 2030 from 2015 levels. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).