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Steve DePalo

Director – North American Sustainability

McDonald’s Corporation

Steve DePalo is a Director in McDonald’s North American Sustainability Organization for McDonald’s Corporation. In this position, Steve is currently responsible for Climate related energy programs, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, water, and emerging issues and technologies. A key responsibility for Steve’s team is to develop the strategies and oversee implementation of programs that will deliver on the U.S. portion of McDonald’s 2030 Global Science Based Climate Target announced in early 2018.

Steve wasn’t initially interested in the environment but did see the world of environmental conservation as a place where he could make a big mark. He knew early on that he wanted to work in a job that would allow him to gain national visibility.

He was hired by McDonald’s in 2004 as National Energy Manager. His desire to rise to the top was recognized, and he was promoted to Director of Energy in 2009. In this role, Steve had responsibility for McDonald’s waste & recycling programs as well as sustainability for packaging. He was grateful for this work because it received a lot of attention; this role gave him an opportunity to step into the spotlight and lead.

Steve was the key architect of McDonald’s Energy Risk Management program, which focuses on lowering costs and managing energy price risk in regulated and deregulated markets for corporate and franchised restaurants. This program has saved McDonald’s restaurants more than $130 Million over 14 years, and Steve knew it was an accomplishment that would be recognized by many across McDonald’s globally.

Steve received McDonald’s President’s Award in 2007, given to the top 1% of employees globally. Steve credits the award to his desire to rise to the top and be recognized for his influence.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. He received a Mini-MBA from Loyola University. Prior to joining McDonald’s, Steve spent 14 years in the utility industry, in various roles ranging from distribution system engineering and design, to key account and national account management.

In his spare time, Steve is an avid golfer and international traveler, and has visited more than 30 countries.

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