In 2011, using the data collected by the SFA, the ALC
established the APMEA energy consumption baseline for DC
operations. The ALC then set electricity and fuel reduction targets
of 5 percent for 2012 for the 33 largest DCs. This target was
supported by a program of energy efficiency assessment and
retrofit measures at selected DCs. At the end of 2012, even
though the 5 percent overall target was narrowly missed, the SFA
recorded savings of US$534,000 through cost avoidance in energy
and fuel usage across participating DCs. This reflects savings of
2,383,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and 175,000 liters of diesel,
representing a little less than 2,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalent (CO2e) saved, or 1.54 kilograms of CO2e per metric ton of
McDonald’s product delivered. The program was continued in 2013,
with renewed goals for DCs and targeted investment in equipment
retrofit and employee engagement.