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At Arcos Dorados, we work every day to operate responsibly, create opportunities for people, and contribute to the sustainable development of the communities where we operate. That is why we are proud to present a new edition of our Social Impact and Sustainable Development Report, prepared in accordance with the GRI and SASB standards. The data has undergone limited assurance by Ernst & Young.

The report highlights the key achievements of 2025 and shows how our Recipe for the Future strategy continues to guide every step we take. What were some of the year’s most significant milestones?

Advancing formal youth employment

In 2025, we created more than 351,000 youth training and formal employment opportunities. Many young people gained access to their first formal work experience, reaffirming our commitment to creating opportunities and supporting the development of new generations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Achieving our climate goals

We exceeded the climate goals we had set for 2025, a milestone that reflects years of work to reduce our environmental footprint and continue advancing toward a more efficient and sustainable operation.

Strengthening local sourcing

74% of our purchases came from suppliers across the region, helping strengthen local economies and reinforcing our value chain.

Advancing the circular economy

We recovered more than 5 million liters of used cooking oil to be transformed into biodiesel and other new products, and also recovered more than 1,400 tons of cardboard through reverse logistics, which was recycled into new products.

These results reflect the commitment of the more than 120,000 people who are part of the Arcos Dorados system—including employees and franchise teams—as well as our extensive network of suppliers, who contribute every day to building a company that is increasingly sustainable, inclusive, and committed to the development of the region.

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