- Climate change risks to food supply resilience and communities
- Systemic challenges related to recycling infrastructure and demand for recycled materials
- Limited data on antibiotic use in the beef industry
- Barriers to economic opportunities for diverse Franchisees
McDonald's Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, McDonald's Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 59.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 100.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 225.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 59.9M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
59.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Water Usage
7.6K thousand m³ (2023)
2023
Energy Use
5.2M GJ (2022)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 100.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 225.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 59.9M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 57.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
| 2010 | 394.8K t CO2 (2010); 362000 t CO2 (2011 projection) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 6% reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions from 2018
- 38% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions from 2018
- 4% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from 2018
- 99.1% of primary commodities sourced supporting deforestation-free supply chains
- 86.7% of primary guest packaging sourced from renewable, recycled, or certified materials
- 63.7% reduction in virgin fossil fuel-based plastic in Happy Meal toys
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement broiler welfare commitments across in-scope markets by end of 2024
- Phase out gestation stalls for housing pregnant sows in the U.S. by end of 2024
- Increase U.S. systemwide spend with diverse-owned suppliers to 25% by end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% from 2018 baseline by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50.4% from 2018 baseline by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 16% and maintain no deforestation by 2030
- Source 100% of primary guest packaging from renewable, recycled, or certified materials by 2025
- Increase representation of women in global leadership roles to 45% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionPackaging, Toys & WasteNature, Forests & WaterFood Quality & SourcingAnimal Health & Welfare and Responsible Antibiotic UseJobs, Inclusion & EmpowermentDiversity, Equity & InclusionTalent & BenefitsCommunity ConnectionHuman Rights