Meralco, McDonald’s Philippines partner for sustainability

MANILA, Philippines — Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and McDonald’s Philippines continue to strengthen their partnership to support the implementation of the fast-food giant’s sustainability practices.

Golden Arches Development Corp. (GADC), the company behind McDonald’s Philippines, partnered with One Meralco to integrate custom solutions into its operations, including solar rooftop installations, solar lamp posts, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Select McDonald’s branches, including Green and Good flagship stores, now offer EV users the facility to charge their e-bikes and e-scooters at minimal fees through coin-operated charging stations.

The initiative, enabled by Meralco’s electric mobility solutions subsidiary Movem Electric Inc., is aligned with the government’s push to promote EV use and expedite the country’s transition towards green mobility.

GADC has also leveraged Meralco’s peak/off-peak (POP) solution, optimizing electricity usage to take advantage of lower rates during off-peak hours.

The measure proved instrumental in helping McDonald’s save on electricity costs for its 24/7 branches, which are vital for fulfilling its all-day McDelivery services.

To further intensify its sustainability push, solar panel installations are also underway at McDonald’s Petron KM44 and McDonald’s Pagsanjan branches with the support of Meralco subsidiary MSpectrum.

Once fully operational, these branches are estimated to yield annual savings of approximately P450,000 and P880,000, respectively.

Meralco has likewise integrated its solutions by combining solar installations and POP with energy-efficient technologies such as inverter appliances and LED lighting, fostering overall operational efficiency.

The partnership has not only reduced operational costs for McDonald’s, but also exemplified the power of Meralco’s tailored strategies and collaborative efforts in fostering a greener future.

“Together with Meralco, we’re planting the seeds for a Greener future for the Good of the planet,” McDonald’s Philippines president and CEO Kenneth Yang said.

“Meralco is always top of mind when it comes to energy solutions. Our relationship with the Meralco group has been long standing and I look forward to many more years with them as partners as we work towards a greener and brighter future,” Yang said.