McDonald’s UAE marks 20 million kilometres fuelled by biodiesel

McDonald’s UAE has revealed its latest milestone in its biodiesel programme which gets used cooking oil (UCO) from their restaurants converted to 100% biodiesel to fuel their supply trucks.

To date, McDonald’s UAE’s supply trucks have travelled 20 million kilometers on pure biodiesel, saving 16,761,117 kg of carbon dioxide and related greenhouse gasses – equivalent to the weight of 33,522 camels.

McDonald’s UAE reduces its CO2 emissions through the biodiesel programme with Neutral Fuels, compared to driving on regular petro-diesel.

The biodiesel program, launched in 2011, stems from a partnership between McDonald’s UAE and Neutral Fuels aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the brand’s restaurants. It also enhances a sustainable circular economy for the restaurant chain.