MCDONALD’S UK and Ireland has announced plans to make its customer packaging from renewable, recycled or certified sources by 2024.
The new packaging will also look to be recyclable or compostable, with it forming part of the fast food chain’s new commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Under the new Plan for Change, McDonald’s said it will look to support the planet and communities it serves.
Further actions include bringing ‘market leading’ vegan food to the menu, helping one million people gain new skills by 2030, have its restaurants built to a UK industry net zero emissions standard from 2022, and develop a new scorecard to ensure the use of ethical and sustainable ingredients.
Paul Pomroy, chief executive of McDonald’s UK & Ireland, said, “McDonald’s has a long history of taking action where it really matters to the communities we serve. But we are at a moment now where we need to accelerate our ambition and work even harder to look after each other and the planet.
“This new Plan for Change is not just our sustainability strategy, it’s our business priority. That means it isn’t a plan for one change, but for many – changes that together, with 1,400 restaurants, over 130,000 people, 23,000 British and Irish farmers and 4 million customers visiting every day, really will add up.”
