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McDonald’s is doing things a little backwards. Usually, how it works is: companies go green, and then change their logo to reflect these new, sustainable practices.
But McDonald’s Europe has decided to go ahead and make that logo switch first. An Associated Press article reports that European McDonald’s is exchanging its traditional red color for a deep hunter green in an effort to project a more environmentally friendly image.
Around 100 German locations will convert to the green color by the end of this year. Some Great Britain and French units have made the switch already with the new colors behind the Golden Arches. “This is not only a German initiative but a Europe-wide initiative,” said Martin Nowicki, McDonald’s Germany spokesman.
“With this new appearance we want to clarify our responsibility for the preservation of natural resources. In the future we will put an even larger focus on that,” said Hoger Beek, vice chairman of McDonald’s Germany.
That’s the thing about sustainability, McDonald’s. It’s really NOT about image, it’s about action. However, McDonald’s has been applauded by environmental groups this year, such as Greenpeace. But on the other hand, it’s McDonald’s!
