Since the launch of its “Green & Good” initiative, McDonald’s Philippines has been serving up supersized sustainability efforts, and the numbers hold great promise.
The burger giant has so far rolled out six “Green & Good” stores across the country that are equipped with rainwater harvesting tanks to cut down on water use, inverter air-conditioning tech, energy-efficient LED lights, and photo and motion sensors—all to dial down carbon emissions, reported the Manila Bulletin.
All these green innovations have helped slash 52,500 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions and save 102,200 liters of water in each store, or some 600,000 liters in total annually. The figure is equivalent to 244 Olympic-sized swimming pools or a year’s worth of water for around 4,080 people.
Its waste-busting efforts that include ditching the plastic and swapping in 60% paper or fiber-based packaging, along with strawless lids for cold drinks, have also resulted in the cut down of 273 metric tons (273,000 kg) of plastic waste—roughly the weight of 45 blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, or 273 compact cars.
Meanwhile, the solar rooftops that have been installed at 25 of their stores are expected to cut energy use by 36% or save 546,000 kilowatt hours (which can power an average Filipino home for roughly 227 years) compared to the old-school power sources.
“With the results of our ‘Green & Good’ initiatives so far, we believe that it is possible to grow sustainably,” Kenneth Yang, President and CEO of McDonald’s Philippines, was quoted in the report.
He added that stakeholders can brace themselves for more eco-friendly Golden Arches popping up across the country. “We will continue to find solutions to make our operations more efficient and better for the planet.”
McDonald’s Philippines’ “Green & Good” initiative is all about finding sustainable and alternative solutions in operating its stores and serving its customers. It opened the first Green & Good branch at UN Del Pilar Avenue in Manila City in April 2021.
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