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Labor & working conditionsConfirmed
McDonald's raises hourly worker pay by 10%
McDonald's announced pay raises of 10% for hourly workers at 650 company-owned locations, with entry-level employees earning $11 to $17 per hour and shift managers earning $15 to $20 per hour by end of June.
In May, McDonald's, just months after other fractious disputes with franchisees over tuition programs and technology fee payments, announced that workers at McDonald's 650 company-owned locations will see pay raises of an average of 10% by the end of June — entry-level employees will make $11 to $17 per hour, and shift managers will make $15 to $20 an hour, based on location.
EducationAllegation
McDonald’s awarded college scholarships to Latino
Since its launch in 1985, McDonald’s says its HACER National Scholarships Program has awarded more than $33 million in college scholarships to Hispanic and Latino students.
Since its launch in 1985, McDonald’s says its HACER National Scholarships Program has awarded more than $33 million in college scholarships to Hispanic and Latino students.
It will continue reporting company demographics each year, McDonald’s said in the statement, and remain committed to pay equity.
Climate & energyConfirmed
McDonald’s — food and paper
Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy (the “Food Waste Hierarchy”).4 In 2023, McDonald’s USA and its suppliers in the United States donated over 1.5 million pounds of food and paper combined from suppliers and distribution centers (worth more than $4.6 million) to support local U.S. food banks and communities.5 II.
The Disposition Policy outlines the Company’s framework for minimizing the waste of safe and quality food, with surplus instead redirected to help feed people and communities, while encouraging markets to develop solutions and approaches based on local needs and priorities.2 The Company works with restaurants (both Company- and franchisee-owned and operated) and with the Company’s supply chain to donate meals and excess ingredients in accordance with the Disposition Policy.3 As the Company notes on its website, the Company has developed guidelines to reduce supply chain food waste utilizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy (the “Food Waste Hierarchy”).4 In 2023, McDonald’s USA and its suppliers in the United States donated over 1.5 million pounds of food and paper combined from suppliers and distribution centers (worth more than $4.6 million) to support local U.S. food banks and communities.5 II.
Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy (the “Food Waste Hierarchy”).4 In 2023, McDonald’s USA and its suppliers in the United States donated over 1.5 million pounds of food and paper combined from suppliers and distribution centers (worth more than $4.6 million) to support local U.S. food banks and communities.5 II.
The Disposition Policy outlines the Company’s framework for minimizing the waste of safe and quality food, with surplus instead redirected to help feed people and communities, while encouraging markets to develop solutions and approaches based on local needs and priorities.2 The Company works with restaurants (both Company- and franchisee-owned and operated) and with the Company’s supply chain to donate meals and excess ingredients in accordance with the Disposition Policy.3 As the Company notes on its website, the Company has developed guidelines to reduce supply chain food waste utilizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy (the “Food Waste Hierarchy”).4 In 2023, McDonald’s USA and its suppliers in the United States donated over 1.5 million pounds of food and paper combined from suppliers and distribution centers (worth more than $4.6 million) to support local U.S. food banks and communities.5 II.
But McDonald’s SASB disclosures evade the food waste metric, exclusively reporting other waste.3 Further, the company also doesn’t disclose any measurable food waste reduction targets.
Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy (the “Food Waste Hierarchy”).4 In 2023, McDonald’s USA and its suppliers in the United States donated over 1.5 million pounds of food and paper combined from suppliers and distribution centers (worth more than $4.6 million) to support local U.S. food banks and communities.5 II.
The Proposal states that McDonald’s “food waste” is addressed in the Company’s reporting about “[d]onat[ing] excess food” to families in need, and refers to efforts by the Company to manage food waste in its Disposition Policy and Food Waste Hierarchy.
EducationConfirmed
McDonald’s — High School and College Tuition Assistance
McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity Has Awarded More Than $185 Million in High School and College Tuition Assistance.