MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the “Company”), the world’s largest independent McDonald's franchisee, today announced that it has eliminated approximately 200 tons of single-use plastic, roughly equivalent to the weight of 100 cars, since removing straws one year ago from beverages served at its 2,200 locations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This benefits the environment while raising awareness amongst the millions of Arcos Dorados customers served each day. Arcos Dorados’ success in this regard is a further reflection of the Company’s focus on using its Scale for Good to favorably impact the environment and the communities in which it has a presence.
“This is a clear example of our ability to leverage the breadth of our brand. Our responsibility to the environment is an important part of our Company’s values, and we remain focused on this strategy while seeking to convey a message that extends beyond our restaurants,” said Gabriel Serber, Director of Sustainable Development and Social Impact at Arcos Dorados. He continued, “These initiatives enable us to share with millions of customers, suppliers and other constituents the importance of small, positive habits to the planet; ensuring we are all part of the solution.”
Arcos Dorados is aligned with the 2030 global goals of the McDonald’s system and of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which seek to minimize the use of disposable plastic products. Arcos Dorados has made progress in this regard, and will continue to announce further developments related to sustainable packaging and materials.
More information on this strategy can be found within the Company’s most recent 2018 Social Impact and Sustainable Development Report available on the corporate website at: www.arcosdorados.com.
About Arcos Dorados
Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchise, both in total system sales and in number of restaurants. The Company is the largest fast food service chain in Latin America and the Caribbean, with exclusive rights to own, operate and grant franchises for McDonald’s restaurants in 20 countries and territories, including Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The Company operates or franchises out over 2,200 McDonald’s restaurants with more than 90,000 employees and is acknowledged as one of the best companies to work for in Latin America. Arcos Dorados is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ARCO). To learn more about the Company, please visit the Investors section of our website: www.arcosdorados.com/ir.
