McDonald’s to shift supply chain to solar energy

David Corson December 20, 2022

McDonald's has partnered with its suppliers on a deal to purchase enough renewable energy from Enel North America to power its US supply chain. The restaurant and its North American Logistics Council will buy renewable energy and certificates from Enel's Blue Jay solar project, which comes online next year and provide the group with enough renewable energy to avoid 170,000 metric tons of carbon emissions, which is about equal to the amount generated by 80 million trucking miles. Restaurant Business

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