McDonald’s received more than 400 submissions from 172 different suppliers. Supply chain achievements spanned diverse areas including meeting zero waste-to-landfill targets, taking the plastic out of plastic bottles, teaching orphans how to raise chickens, helping employees attain further education, and more.
Collectively, they demonstrated the power of sharing responsibility by letting employees lead, sharing experience by applying global lessons locally and sharing expertise through partnerships.
A panel of executives and external experts, including BSR, Conservation International, Food Animal Initiative (FAI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) selected the final 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply winners. These projects were selected based on either measurable results or innovation.
Jose Armario, executive vice president, McDonald’s global supply chain, development and franchising, said: “One of our core values is taking seriously the responsibilities that come with being a leader, and using our size, scope and resources to help make the world a better place.
“Nowhere is that commitment more evident than in our supply chain. The submissions in this year’s report demonstrate that McDonald’s supply chain is world class in its ability to provide safe, sustainable, and assured supply of food and products our customers love.”
Source: McDonald’s
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