McDonald’s Sustainability Commitments
2020
Rethinking our packaging
Currently, 83% of our packaging is fibre based and 100% of that fibre based packaging comes from recycled, renewable or certified sources – a target we originally set for 2020. The paper and board we use is also certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the programme for endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
2020
Ditching plastic straws
We know plastic is a topic our customers are passionate about. So we have committed to removing our current plastic straws from our restaurants by the end of 2020. We’re currently trialling fibre straws in select restaurants around the country and this year, we will be implementing a ‘straw behind the counter’ policy nationwide to minimise plastic waste.
2025
Making recycling easier
Recycling shouldn’t be a chore. That’s why we have made a commitment to recycle guest packaging in 100% of our restaurants by 2025.
2030
Using less energy
Globally, McDonald’s has made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 2030 (from a 2015 base year) by 36%.
