Powering a greener future together: Meralco partners with McDonald’s on sustainability efforts
McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth Yang (center) meets with Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Industry Lead for Hospitality & Financial Institutions Bezie Mina (left) and Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Relationship Manager Allan Anson (right) to learn more about sustainable and alternative energy solutions for McDonald’s Green and Good stores.
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor equipped with expertise in green initiatives, joined forces with McDonald’s to power the implementation of eco-friendly practices within its restaurant operations.
This collaboration between Meralco and Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), the company behind McDonald’s, began in January 2021. The fast-food giant aimed to integrate custom solutions into its operations, including solar rooftop installations, solar lamp posts, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
“Together with Meralco, we’re planting the seeds for a Greener future for the Good of the planet.” said Kenneth S. Yang, President & CEO of McDonald’s Philippines.
From left to right: Movem Commercial Account Manager Ace Basas, MSpectrum Marketing Specialist Erickson Amores, Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Industry Lead for Hospitality & Financial Institutions Bezie Mina, McDonald’s Philippines President & CEO Kenneth S. Yang, Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Relationship Manager Allan Anson, MSpectrum Commercial Account Executive Ronwell David, Movem Commercial Account Manager Liezl Lacap
In a significant stride towards sustainability, select McDonald’s branches including Green and Good flagship stores now offer EV users the facility to charge their e-bikes and e-scooters at minimal fees through coin-operated charging stations. This initiative, enabled by Meralco’s electric mobility solutions subsidiary, Movem Electric Inc., aligns with the government’s push to promote EV use and expedite the country’s transition towards green mobility.
Furthering their commitment, solar panel installations are underway at McDonald’s Petron KM44 and McDonald’s Pagsanjan branches. Once fully operational with the support of Meralco’s subsidiary, MSpectrum, Inc., these branches are estimated to yield annual savings of approximately Php 450 thousand and Php 880 thousand, respectively.
