McDonald's Does Good

Building Green

06/28/10
Saving resources - and costs - in our restaurants

Our arches may be golden, but at McDonald's, we're continuously working to make our restaurants green. It's not just good common sense, but also good business sense - after all, using fewer resources reduces our environmental impact and saves money doing it. read the full story

Legacy on Wheels

03/03/10
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® opens doors for children

Years ago, Ray Kroc instilled in McDonald's® a commitment to give back to the local community. Today, we don't see that challenge as an old historical factoid: it's an opportunity for the here-and-now to step up to the plate-a conscious choice that we proudly make each and every day. read the full story

The Values We Bring to the Table

01/18/10
How McDonald's is making a difference

Responsible business is simply good business, and at McDonald's, we've recognized that from the start. Our 2009 Worldwide Corporate Responsibility Report is an assessment of where we stand today, where we need to go from here, and how we plan to get there. If you take a closer look at what we've been doing, you might be surprised at how we're using our size and scope to make a difference in the world. read the full story

Help Children in Need

09/28/09
Support McHappy Day

McDonald's commitment to giving back to the communities we serve has been a core value since Ray Kroc founded the Golden Arches more than 50 years ago. Since 2002, we've brought together our Owner/Operators, employees, suppliers and customers worldwide to raise nearly $150 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and other local children's charities in an annual fundraiser now known as McHappy Day. read the full story

Writing the Book on Diversity

09/28/09
Pat Harris Tells How McDonald's Does It

McDonald's has long been known for our commitment to inclusion and diversity, not only with our own employees, but also with our franchisees and suppliers. But the story of how we became one of the world's most diverse organizations has never been told . . . until now. read the full story

Sustainable Packaging Makes Sense

09/07/09
Small Changes can Make a Big Difference

McDonald's saves nearly 161,000 trees a year thanks to the fact that the innovative container that holds the Big Mac (as well as the Quarter Pounder and Filet-O-Fish) is made with at least 37 percent recycled content. read the full story

Diversity at McDonald's

08/11/09
A Culture of Inclusion and Diversity

With more than 31,000 restaurants in 118 countries, McDonald's brings a commitment to inclusion and diversity to every community we serve. read the full story

Cause that Counts

03/20/09
Consumers Switch Brands to Support a Cause

When you visit Cindy Levine-Black's and her husbands McDonald's restaurant in Martinsburg, West Virginia, you immediately realize you're in a special place. read the full story

Oil Opportunity

03/06/09
From Fryer to Fuel

McDonald's is finding ways to incorporate used cooking oil into their operations. The answer is biodiesel. read the full story