McDonald’s Philippines has begun sourcing renewable electricity for six of its highest-consuming stores under the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), marking another high-profile corporate shift to retail competition and open access mechanisms that are accelerating clean energy adoption in the country.

The pilot program is being implemented through a power supply agreement with Shell Energy Philippines, which will provide renewable power and energy management services to selected McDonald’s stores within the Manila Electric Co. franchise area.

The switch to renewable electricity took effect on March 26, 2026, while the two companies formalized the partnership through a memorandum of agreement signed on April 23.

The initiative covers six McDonald’s branches with the largest power demand, with both companies identifying additional eligible stores nationwide for potential expansion.

McDonald’s Philippines said the move supports its “Green & Good” sustainability platform as the company expands its nationwide footprint.

GEOP, established under Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, allows qualified electricity consumers to directly source power from licensed renewable energy suppliers instead of their local distribution utilities.

The fast-food chain currently operates more than 850 stores and is targeting 1,000 outlets by 2028.

“This commitment is brought to life through our Green & Good initiative, which guides how we reduce our environmental impact while continuing to serve millions of customers every day,” said Andre Villareal, vice president for supply chain management at McDonald’s Philippines.

“We look forward to working with Shell Energy Philippines not just as a supplier, but as a committed partner in protecting our planet and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

Shell Energy Philippines said the partnership demonstrates how renewable supply arrangements can support both sustainability objectives and operational performance.

“This partnership with McDonald’s Philippines reflects our shared commitment to delivering practical, scalable energy solutions that support both business growth and sustainability,” said Sarah Rose Lim, chief commercial officer of Shell Energy Philippines. ““By enabling renewable energy across the initial pilot stores under the GEOP, we are helping McDonald’s Philippines take a meaningful step toward greener operations.”

Shell Energy Philippines, a direct member of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, said it serves more than 100 commercial and industrial customers under the Retail Competition and Open Access and GEOP frameworks.

The agreement adds McDonald’s Philippines to a growing list of major corporations using GEOP to procure renewable electricity, underscoring rising demand for market-based clean energy solutions among large power consumers.

Shell did not identify the specific generation assets for the pilot but the company has expanded its renewable supply portfolio through third-party power purchase agreements and affiliated solar developments, including a 15-year agreement signed in 2025 to source output from Greenlight Renewables’ 120-megawatt-peak San Isidro solar project in Leyte. 

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