Youth Opportunity – Arcos Dorados

Quality Youth Employment

As one of the largest employers of young people in the region, we offer great opportunities for training, education and professional development.

Promoting Education and Training

We are convinced that training and access to employment are fundamental factors of social inclusion. In partnership with experienced NGOs and volunteer programs, we support continuous learning.

Driving Growth Through Hamburger University

Our leading corporate university in São Paulo, Brazil, offers education and leadership development programs to our employees. Our center, along with our Digital Campus, trains thousands of people from 20 countries every year.

Free and Open Courses

Through our MCampus Community platform, we offer high-quality courses to help young people in Latin America reach their full potential.

+480,000 training and employment opportunities offered last year.

Strategic partners

GOAL 17

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Our contribution: We believe in working together for sustainable development. We continually establish strategic alliances with suppliers, franchisees and NGOs to address the most impactful issues in our business and society, collaborating on solutions that support these goals.

GOAL 12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Our contribution: We source certified raw materials and implement processes to reduce our environmental impact. We promote circular solutions to extend the useful life of waste, encouraging recycling and subsequent reuse to benefit the environment and our communities.

GOAL 7

Ensure access to affordable, safe, sustainable and modern energy for all

Our contribution: We enhance energy efficiency in our restaurants through various initiatives such as the use of special glass, LED lighting and maximizing natural light. We also use energy-efficient air conditioners to insulate solar heat and work with suppliers to promote renewable energy and sustainable practices.

GOAL 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Our contribution: In our restaurants, we take conserve water through different implementations, such as the use of flow reducers in kitchen and bathroom faucets. We also recover rainwater and condensation from air conditioners, reusing it for irrigation and cleaning.

GOAL 15

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Our contribution: We are the only company in the industry with a Deforestation-Free Beef Sourcing Policy. We continuously work with suppliers and partners to ensure responsibly sourced raw materials.

GOAL 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Our contribution: We ensure our products come from certified sources, promoting environmentally friendly fishing practices.

GOAL 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects

Our contribution: As a market leader present in 20 countries in the region, we are aware of our environmental responsibility. We collaborate with suppliers to promote the use of renewable energy and sustainable practices throughout our supply chain.

GOAL 8

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth; full and productive employment and decent work for all

Our contribution: We are one of the leading employers of young people in the region, offering extensive training, coaching and professional development programs. We actively promote inclusion and equal opportunities.

GOAL 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Our contribution: We remain strongly committed to providing training opportunities for all everyone, including employees and young people in their final years of secondary school.

GOAL 3

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Our contribution: We work to keep families with children receiving medical treatment together and close to specialists within the McDonald’s system. In addition, we are constantly evolving, providing changes in our menu offerings and alternatives to bring children to incorporate new habits into their daily lives.