McDonald's Philippines under Golden Arches Development Corp. continues to pioneer sustainability in the quick-service restaurant industry with the grand opening of its 7th Green and Good flagship store at Ayala Cresendo, Tarlac.
Through its Green and Good platform, McDonald's Philippines has been steadfast in testing and learning different eco-friendly solutions in the construction and operation of its stores, reducing plastic waste through recyclable packaging, and championing active mobility to its customers.
Joining the prestigious lineup of Green and Good flagship stores, the McDonald's Ayala Cresendo store features grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems on rooftop and lampposts, variable refrigerant flow air conditioning system, full LED lighting and other energy-efficient solutions that help in the reduction of emissions.
"At McDonald's Philippines, sustainability is not a project we tick off our list; it is the way we do business. With the opening of our latest Green & Good store in Ayala Cresendo, we are excited to learn more about operating our stores better for the environment, and invite our customers to experience these latest green innovations. McDonald's Green and Good reflects our commitment to continue delivering feel-good McDonald's moments sustainably," shared Adi T. Hernandez, assistant vice president for Corporate Relations & Impact of McDonald's Philippines.
McDonald's Ayala Cresendo is the 12th McDonald's store in the province of Tarlac, and the first Green & Good store in the area. The store will be employing 89 crew and 12 managers who are residents of Tarlac City.
Green, good journey
Since the launch of McDonald's Green & Good in 2020, the QSR giant has incorporated the following solutions in its store construction and daily operations:
Green Building Solutions: Green building solutions include light gauge steel frames, eco pavers/panels and concrete fiber are used in construction to help minimize waste.
McDonald's Green and Good stores have taken a substantial leap toward clean energy by incorporating grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems.
This solar-powered initiative generates 60,000 kWh of clean energy annually, effectively reducing approximately 42,000 kg of CO2 emissions per store.