What if a restaurant could generate all its own power from renewable energy? McDonald\u2019s has completed construction of a first-of-its-kind restaurant designed to do just that \u2013 create enough renewable energy on-site to cover 100% of its energy needs on a net annual basis. Their global flagship restaurant will serve as a learning hub for McDonald\u2019s to test solutions for reducing energy and water use, a testament to the company\u2019s ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation.<\/p>\n
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The newly remodelled building is located on the west side of Disney\u2019s property on Buena Vista Drive near the All-Star Resorts in Orlando, Florida, which are currently closed. For an initial \u2018soft-launch\u2019 period, the restaurant is open only for Drive Thru and McDelivery service, but they can\u2019t wait to open for dine-in service at a later date and welcome customers to enjoy all the innovative interior features. Like all McDonald\u2019s restaurants, this location has strict measures in place to protect customers and crew during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
To solidify the restaurant\u2019s net zero energy status, McDonald\u2019s<\/a> will pursue the International Living Future Institute<\/a>\u2019s Zero Energy Certification over the next year. Data and learnings from the restaurant will also inform McDonald\u2019s global sustainability efforts, including progressing toward the company\u2019s science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 36% in restaurants and offices by 2030 compared to a 2015 base year.<\/p>\n Check out the video below:<\/p>\n