MCD · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

ESG and Sustainability

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-11-06 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

McDonald’s says it has announced initiatives relating to climate action, sustainability, and responsible sourcing, and is working to manage System risks and costs related to climate change, greenhouse gases, and diminishing energy and water resources. It also identifies social impact initiatives including community engagement, philanthropy, and inclusion. The company reports increased stakeholder scrutiny and pressure for expanded disclosure and additional commitments, targets, or goals, which could create compliance, operational, execution, and reputational costs; no amounts or deadlines are specified.

Key facts

• McDonald’s is working to manage System risks and costs related to climate change, greenhouse gases, and diminishing energy and water resources, and has announced climate-action, sustainability and responsible-sourcing initiatives. source
• McDonald’s faces increased stakeholder pressure for expanded environmental and social disclosures, additional commitments, targets or goals, and action to meet them, potentially creating market, operational, execution and reputational costs and risks. source
• Climate change may increase the frequency and severity of weather-related events and natural disasters, which can adversely affect McDonald’s results and prospects. source
• McDonald’s social-impact initiatives include community engagement, philanthropy and a commitment to inclusion. source