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Arcos Dorados Reaches 50% Renewable Energy in Argentina and Publishes ESG 2024 Report

Its year-end disclosure highlights initiatives in circular-economy practices alongside youth employment that underpin its expanding renewable footprint.

Overview

  • A seven-year Capex solar contract now supplies 20,000 MWh per year from La Salvación in San Luis, powering 78 restaurants entirely with renewable electricity.
  • In 2024 the franchisee achieved a 50% renewable energy mix across its more than 2,400 McDonald’s outlets in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The newly released 11th ESG report was prepared under GRI 2021 and SASB standards with third-party verification by Ernst & Young.
  • In Argentina the company sources 95% of its ingredients locally and ensures all beef meets its deforestation-free policy.
  • The report highlights recycling of over 4.3 million litres of used cooking oil, recovery of 940 tonnes of cardboard and more than 7,700 youth employment opportunities created in Argentina.