This is the equivalent of taking 32 million passenger cars off the road for an entire year or planting 3.8 billion trees and growing them for 10 years.
The target will enable McDonald's to grow as a business without growing its emissions.
"To meet this goal, we will source our food responsibly, promote renewable energy and use it efficiently, and reduce waste and increase recycling.".
In its commitment to transparency, McDonald's will expand its measurement systems, and annually communicate about progress, challenges and milestones.
"Environmental progress doesn't just happen, it takes bold leadership from all of us," said Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defense Fund.
This strengthened the foundation of the company's climate strategy as deforestation accounts for an estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
"McDonald's is delivering a strong statement by becoming the first restaurant company to set a science-based greenhouse gas emissions target. »