Does McDonald's have solar panels?

At a new McDonald’s restaurant that just opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (with COVID-19 protection measures in place), solar panels covering the roof—and solar glass panels throughout the building—are designed to generate enough energy that the restaurant can run on 100% renewable power.

Does McDonald's have a virtual power purchase agreement?

In McDonald's restaurants around the world, we’re committed to energy efficiency and renewable energy in a big way. The two U.S. investments we announced today, called large scale virtual power purchase agreements, are a first for us – here’s how virtual power will make a real difference: Adding to the Power Supply

Are McDonald's restaurants sourcing 100% of their energy?

McDonald’s restaurants in Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and UK/Ireland are already at or close to sourcing 100% of the energy needed to power their restaurants from renewable sources as of 2018. Committing to renewable energy is just one more way we’re using our Scale for Good.

How does a solar-powered restaurant work?

By shrinking energy use dramatically, the design makes it possible to power the entire 8,024 square-foot restaurant with only the solar panels on the roof, along with solar technology embedded in glass that provides shade over the outdoor eating area.

Will McDonald's meet its 2030 emissions targets?

By 2030, emissions from McDonald’s restaurants and offices will need to drop 36%, compared to 2015, to meet the company’s science-based targets. This new restaurant now open at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is one step toward that goal.

How can McDonald's reduce its environmental impact?

These new solutions are in addition to the actions McDonald’s has taken for many years to reduce its environmental impact, including only purchasing 100% renewable electricity for use in its restaurants, and recycling the used cooking oil from its kitchens into biodiesel to help fuel its trucks.