McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.
McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd., commonly referred to as McDonald's Japan, is a leading player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1971, the company has significantly shaped the Japanese dining landscape, offering a unique blend of Western fast-food culture with local flavours. With a strong presence across major urban regions, McDonald's Japan is renowned for its core products, including the iconic Big Mac and a variety of seasonal menu items that cater to local tastes. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as introducing innovative ordering systems and expanding its delivery services, solidifying its market position as a frontrunner in the competitive fast-food sector. McDonald's Japan continues to thrive by adapting to consumer preferences while maintaining the quality and consistency that the brand is known for globally.
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How does McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s score of 25 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 331,913,000 kg CO2e, comprising 291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 331,622,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to 2018, when the company recorded approximately 395,344,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions and 435,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. Despite these reductions, McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan) has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented climate pledges or reduction targets indicates a need for further commitment to comprehensive climate action. Overall, while McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan) has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, the company has yet to establish formal climate commitments or targets to guide future sustainability efforts.
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| 2018 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 435,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 395,344,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
