MCD · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

ESG and Sustainability

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-08-07 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24

McDonald’s reports announced initiatives relating to climate action, sustainability, responsible sourcing, community engagement, philanthropy and inclusion. The company is managing System risks and costs associated with climate change, greenhouse gases, and diminishing energy and water resources, while facing scrutiny concerning packaging and waste, animal health and welfare, deforestation and land use. Stakeholders are pressuring McDonald’s to expand disclosure and establish additional commitments, targets or goals, which could create compliance, operational, execution, market and reputational costs; no quantified commitment or financial impact is provided.

Key facts

• We have registered certain trademarks and have other trademark registrations pending in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions. source