An initiative for eco-friendly practices in restaurants
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An initiative for eco-friendly practices in restaurants
Meralco
Published Feb 02, 2024 12:04 PM PHT

From left to right: Movem Commercial Account Manager Ace Basas, MSpectrum Marketing Specialist Erickson Amores, Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Industry Lead for Hospitality & Financial Institutions Bezie Mina, McDonald’s Philippines President & CEO Kenneth S. Yang, Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Relationship Manager Allan Anson, MSpectrum Commercial Account Executive Ronwell David, Movem Commercial Account Manager Liezl Lacap. Photo source: Meralco

In a collaboration focused on promoting sustainability, Meralco, one of the country's largest power distributors, has partnered with a prominent fast-food chain to incorporate eco-friendly practices into its restaurant operations.
In a collaboration focused on promoting sustainability, Meralco, one of the country's largest power distributors, has partnered with a prominent fast-food chain to incorporate eco-friendly practices into its restaurant operations.
This collaboration between One Meralco and Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), the company behind McDonald's, began in January 2021, with McDonald's seeking to integrate custom solutions for its operations, including solar rooftop installations, solar lamp posts, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
This collaboration between One Meralco and Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), the company behind McDonald's, began in January 2021, with McDonald's seeking to integrate custom solutions for its operations, including solar rooftop installations, solar lamp posts, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
"Together with Meralco, we are planting the seeds for a greener future for the good of the planet," said Kenneth Yang, President & CEO of McDonald's Philippines.
"Together with Meralco, we are planting the seeds for a greener future for the good of the planet," said Kenneth Yang, President & CEO of McDonald's Philippines.
In a stride towards sustainability, select McDonald's branches, including Green and Good flagship stores, now provide EV users the facility to charge their e-bikes and e-scooters at minimal fees through coin-operated charging stations.
In a stride towards sustainability, select McDonald's branches, including Green and Good flagship stores, now provide EV users the facility to charge their e-bikes and e-scooters at minimal fees through coin-operated charging stations.
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This initiative, enabled by Meralco's electric mobility solutions subsidiary, Movem Electric, Inc., aligns with the government's push to promote EV use and expedite the country's transition towards green mobility.
This initiative, enabled by Meralco's electric mobility solutions subsidiary, Movem Electric, Inc., aligns with the government's push to promote EV use and expedite the country's transition towards green mobility.
The partnership evolved as GADC leveraged Meralco's Peak/Off-Peak (POP) solution, optimizing electricity usage to help benefit from low rates during off-peak hours. This approach proved instrumental in helping McDonald's save on electricity costs for its 24/7 branches, essential for fulfilling their all-day McDelivery services.
The partnership evolved as GADC leveraged Meralco's Peak/Off-Peak (POP) solution, optimizing electricity usage to help benefit from low rates during off-peak hours. This approach proved instrumental in helping McDonald's save on electricity costs for its 24/7 branches, essential for fulfilling their all-day McDelivery services.
Photo source: Meralco, McDonald's Philippines

Furthering their commitment, solar panel installations are underway at McDonald's Petron KM44 and McDonald's Pagsanjan branches. Once fully operational with the support of Meralco's subsidiary, MSpectrum, Inc., these branches are estimated to yield annual savings of approximately P450K and P880K, respectively.
Furthering their commitment, solar panel installations are underway at McDonald's Petron KM44 and McDonald's Pagsanjan branches. Once fully operational with the support of Meralco's subsidiary, MSpectrum, Inc., these branches are estimated to yield annual savings of approximately P450K and P880K, respectively.
In a bid to advance GADC's sustainability goals, Meralco integrated its solutions by combining solar installations and POP with energy-efficient technologies such as inverter appliances and LED lighting, fostering overall operational efficiency.
In a bid to advance GADC's sustainability goals, Meralco integrated its solutions by combining solar installations and POP with energy-efficient technologies such as inverter appliances and LED lighting, fostering overall operational efficiency.
From left to right: Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Industry Lead for Hospitality & Financial Institutions Bezie Mina, McDonald's Philippines President & CEO Kenneth Yang, Meralco Enterprise Commercial and Conglomerates Relationship Manager Allan Anson. Photo source: Meralco

"Meralco is always top of mind when it comes to energy solutions. Our relationship with the Meralco group has been long standing and I look forward to many more years with them as partners as we work towards a greener and brighter future," Yang added.
"Meralco is always top of mind when it comes to energy solutions. Our relationship with the Meralco group has been long standing and I look forward to many more years with them as partners as we work towards a greener and brighter future," Yang added.
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Meralco Enterprise, the service arm catering to public and private sectors with a contracted capacity of at least 500kW per month, provides tailor-made solutions. Leveraging insights into energy consumption behaviors and strategic partnerships with technology leaders, Meralco Enterprise provides custom-fit solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential customers.
Meralco Enterprise, the service arm catering to public and private sectors with a contracted capacity of at least 500kW per month, provides tailor-made solutions. Leveraging insights into energy consumption behaviors and strategic partnerships with technology leaders, Meralco Enterprise provides custom-fit solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential customers.
Screenshot source: Meralco YouTubeThis partnership, marked by a mutual commitment to sustainability and innovation, not only reduced operational costs for McDonald's, but also exemplified Meralco's tailored strategies and collaborative efforts in helping foster a green future.

With a shared vision and ongoing dedication, this alliance stands as a testament to the potential for impactful change and sets the stage for further advancements in sustainable practices within the energy and food industries.
With a shared vision and ongoing dedication, this alliance stands as a testament to the potential for impactful change and sets the stage for further advancements in sustainable practices within the energy and food industries.
Watch how Kenneth Yang shares the full scale of McDonald's partnership with Meralco in this video:
Watch how Kenneth Yang shares the full scale of McDonald's partnership with Meralco in this video:
For those interested in partnering with Meralco Enterprise, contact a Meralco Enterprise Relationship Manager at enterprise@meralco.com.ph or call the Meralco business hotline at 16210. Learn more about Meralco Enterprise through the official website of Meralco.
For those interested in partnering with Meralco Enterprise, contact a Meralco Enterprise Relationship Manager at enterprise@meralco.com.ph or call the Meralco business hotline at 16210. Learn more about Meralco Enterprise through the official website of Meralco.
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