McDonald’s UAE trucks reach milestone run on biodiesel
DUBAI, December 16, 2015
McDonald’s UAE and Neutral Fuels have reached a significant milestone in their proposed partnership when the McDonald’s fleet logistics trucks have hit five million km running on 100 per cent Biodiesel from recycled vegetable oil from its outlets.
Four years after the launch of the initiative, the McDonald’s UAE trucks traveled five million kms, almost 125 times around the world, driven on Biodiesel.
In support of a low-carbon, sustainable future, McDonald’s UAE is committed to protect and preserve the environment for future generations and is aiming to continue using the planet’s resources efficiently.
Through using Biodiesel, McDonald’s UAE has saved 99 per cent of CO2e throughout the four years compared to driving with normal petro-diesel.
Rafic Fakih, managing director and partner at McDonald’s UAE, stated: “We are highly delighted about reaching the five million km milestone after the launch in July 2011.
"In collaboration with Neutral Fuels, we are striving to reduce the carbon footprint of restaurants in the UAE by enabling renewable energy sourcing and minimizing waste and increasing recycling in McDonald’s restaurants such as through the Biodiesel campaign.
"We look forward to continue working with them to evaluate even more progress and opportunities for improvement." - TradeArabia News Service
