McDonald's | Sustainability Performance

SBTi targets and commitments

Target details

Overall Net-Zero Target McDonald’s Corporation commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050. Near-Term Targets Energy and industrial: McDonald’s Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. McDonald’s Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 energy and industrial GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, end-of-life treatment of sold products, and franchises 50.4% within the same timeframe. FLAG: McDonald’s Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 16% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.* McDonald’s Corporation also commits to maintain no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. Long-Term Targets Energy and industrial: McDonald’s Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and energy and industrial scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year. FLAG: McDonald’s Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 72% by 2050 from a 2018 base year.* *Target includes FLAG emissions and removals.