McDonald’s Philippines, one of the biggest players in the quick-service restaurant industry, said Friday it installed solar power in 25 of its stores, as it shifts to environmental-friendly and sustainable solutions.
McDonald’s Philippines said the solar-powered rooftop of the stores saved a total of 546,000 kilowatt-hours, translating into electricity consumption by as much as 36 percent compared to stores that were not running on solar power.
The company said the incorporation of sustainable solutions in its operations is a testament to its recognition of its responsibility to be better for the environment, elevating its mission of delivering feel-good moments to its stakeholders.
McDonald’s Philippines set the benchmark in restaurant and operations that adhere to world-class standards since it started its operations in the country in 1981.
It now has over 700 stores all over the country and continues to innovate, this time to minimize its impact on the environment by using green building and utility efficient solutions under its Green & Good platform.
“With more than 700 stores nationwide, McDonald’s Philippines carries a strong commitment to environmental responsibility. We will continue to find solutions to make our operations more efficient and better for the planet. With the results of our Green and Good initiatives so far, we believe that it is possible to grow sustainably. Our stakeholders can look forward to enjoying more McDonald’s stores that are Green & Good in the future,” said McDonald’s Philippines president and chief executive KennethYang.
The company realized an annual reduction of 52,500 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions and 102,000 liters of water reduction for six flagship Green & Good stores
The company aims to bring the total number of Green & Good stores to 130 by end-2023.
Other green solutions McDonald’s is using include rainwater harvesting tanks collecting run-off decrease water consumption, while the use of inverter air-conditioning technology, LED lights and photo and motion sensors inside help reduce CO2 emissions.
McDonald’s is also working on minimizing its waste with 60 percent paper- or fiber-based packaging and strawless lids for cold beverages. These efforts yielded a reduction of plastic waste by 273 metric tons.
McDonald’s stores are also equipped with Bike and Dine areas so customers can enjoy eating their McDonald’s favorites on their bikes. Select stores are also equipped with e-charging stations for use by customers with two-wheel electric vehicles.
The company leads the industry in sustainable construction methods through repurposed and alternative building materials, offsite construction and reduced site waste.