The new McDonald’s restaurant, situated just outside Old Malton, was officially opened at 11am.
This 83-seater site is the first of two restaurants to be submitted as part of the UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) Net Zero Pilot Scheme, where McDonald’s is working with other industry market leaders to reduce embodied carbon within the construction sector.
The UKGBC standard supports the UK’s 2050 net zero target by setting out core principles for net zero carbon in both construction and operational energy.
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A spokesperson for McDonald’s said: “Following significant investment from local Franchisee, Richard Marcroft, the restaurant has been developed in close collaboration with local businesses, showcasing innovations that prioritise sustainability without compromising comfort or functionality.”
Design elements that make the build sustainable include:
- The steel used in the building is certified with Environmental Policy Declarations, making it among the lowest-impact steel manufactured in the UK
- Using sheep’s wool instead of synthetic alternatives for insulation
- Reduced glazing to the Shopfront and Serving Booths, due to the new building model, which in turn reduces the energy demand for heating and cooling
- Using recycled plastic for the lining of the roof parapet panels
- Solar panels installed on the roof to generate on-site electricity
The spokesperson added: “Encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices continues to be a key focus for McDonald’s, from construction and operations to its world-class supply chain. “The business proudly partners with around 240 producers across the UK, including several based locally in Yorkshire.
“One of those include the brand’s long-standing potato partner, McCain, whose major production facility in Scarborough—just 21 miles from the new Malton restaurant—plays a vital role in delivering the quality potatoes used for McDonald’s world-famous MacFries.
” Together, McDonald’s and McCain are supporting farmers to adopt more sustainable farm practices, with a focus on soil health and water efficiency, as part of the Sustainable MacFries Fund.”
“The Malton restaurant has also been built in-line with McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’ programme. This combines a new layout with the latest technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers.
With dedicated areas for the different ways to order, the new restaurant offers a more efficient way to order and provides customers with adequate space to enjoy their meal.”
Richard Marcroft, who now owns and operates nine McDonald’s restaurants across East and North Yorkshire, said: “We’re incredibly proud to open our sustainably built restaurant right here in Malton—the Food Capital of Yorkshire!
“It’s been brilliant working so closely with numerous local partners on this build, including our construction partners at Algeco based in nearby Bridlington. And from locally built to locally sourced, our Malton restaurant is surrounded by some of our brilliant supplier-partners; from McCain and their farmers who grow the potatoes that make our world-famous fries, to local egg famers who produce the free-range eggs cracked into our breakfast menu each morning.
“I’m also thrilled to welcome so many new team members from the local area as we open our doors and invest in the community – delivering an incredible customer experience for all.”