The Wendy'sCompany is expanding its use of renewable energy by participating in community solar programs across several states. The move is part of the company's science-based target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, according to a press release.

Building on its initial participation in a Florida program, Wendy's has joined community solar initiatives through Florida Power & Light Company and Ampion. This will provide access to renewable energy for both company-owned and franchised restaurants.

By 2025, Wendy's expects over 200 restaurants to source an estimated 12.7 megawatts of solar energy. Participation in these programs also increases the amount of renewable energy on local grids.

Nearly 70 Wendy's company-owned restaurants in Florida are already receiving solar energy. Another 100 in Illinois and Massachusetts are expected to begin using solar power in 2024. These restaurants will source between 40% and 100% of their energy from solar through a combination of community solar programs and Renewable Energy Certificates.

Wendy's is also facilitating access to clean energy for its franchisees. Through Ampion, nearly 40 franchised restaurants in New York and Illinois are sourcing a portion of their energy from solar. This partnership helps generate and supply renewable electricity to local grids.

"We're proud that Wendy's is increasing access to renewable energy for franchise-operated restaurants and of the collaboration across the Wendy's System to reduce our environmental footprint," Mike Jones, Wendy's franchisee and president and CEO at Golden Eagle Foods Inc., said in the release. "Our collective participation in community solar programs not only benefits our operations and supports cost savings, but also sets a positive example for the QSR industry."

These initiatives contribute to Wendy's broader efforts to address climate change, a key part of its corporate responsibility strategy.

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