Governance Resources
Board Committees
Audit and Finance Committee Charter
(Download PDF - 111 KB)
Compensation Committee Charter
(Download PDF - 104 KB)
Executive Committee Charter
(Download PDF - 66.5 KB)
Governance Committee Charter
(Download PDF - 115 KB)
Corporate Responsibility Committee Charter
(Download PDF - 98.9 KB)
Guidelines & Policies
Amended & Restated 2012 Omnibus Stock Ownership Plan
(Download PDF - 314 KB)
Audit and Non-Audit Services Policy
(Download PDF - 148 KB)
Corporate Governance Principles
(Download PDF - 133 KB)
Director Selection Process
(Download PDF - 63.2 KB)
Director Stock Ownership Guidelines
(Download PDF - 71 KB)
Executive Stock Ownership and Retention Policy
(Download PDF - 150 KB)
Hedging & Pledging of McDonald's Stock
(Download PDF - 188 KB)
Standards on Director Independence
(Download PDF - 87 KB)
Corporate Governance Fact Sheet
Size of Board | 12 |
Number of Independent Directors | 11 |
Annual Review of Independence of Board | Yes |
Separate Chairman and CEO | No |
Independent Chairman | No |
Charters for Board Committees | Yes |
Independent Audit & Finance Committee | Yes |
Number of Financial Experts on Audit & Finance Committee | 4 |
Independent Governance Committee | Yes |
Independent Compensation Committee | Yes |
Compensation Consultant Independence Policy | Yes |
Independent Directors Hold Meetings Without Management Present | Yes |
Annual Board Elections | Yes |
Directors Elected by the Vote of a Majority of Votes Cast in Uncontested Elections | Yes |
Annual Board and Committee Evaluations | Yes |
Annual Individual Director Evaluations | Yes |
Director Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements | Yes |
Executive Stock Ownership and Holding Requirements | Yes |
Corporate Governance Guidelines Approved by Board | Yes |
Charter Poison Pill | No |
Corporate Compliance Program | Yes |
Standards of Business Conduct (which includes special provisions for finance professionals) | Yes |
Board Orientation and Education Program | Yes |
Proxy Access Bylaws | Yes |
McDonald's is committed to conducting business ethically and in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. This commitment is reflected in McDonald's Values. Inherent in each value is our commitment to be ethical, truthful and dependable and this is reflected through our Standards of Business Conduct which serves as a guide to making good decisions and conducting business ethically.
Each year McDonald's employees certify that they have read and will abide by our Standards of Business Conduct. Employees also complete regular training on the Standards, anti-bribery laws, and various other laws, regulations and company-specific policies. In addition, McDonald's and its employees in all countries must comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). To ensure compliance, McDonald's has adopted a Global Anti-Corruption Policy, which contains guidance for employees on all applicable anti-bribery laws, including the FCPA. In general, the FCPA prohibits improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business or improperly influencing government action. The anti-bribery prohibition applies to corrupt payments made directly or indirectly, through a third party. In addition to the FCPA, the Global Anti-Corruption Policy requires compliance with anti-bribery laws in other parts of the world, such as the UK Bribery Act, which have international jurisdiction and prohibit the giving of bribes to any government official as well as private entities and individuals. Employees in McDonald's international offices complete an annual certification of compliance with their local version of the Standards and complete annual anti-bribery training. McDonald's Global Compliance Office monitors and enforces the company's policies prohibiting money laundering, bribery and doing business with terrorist groups, as directed by the US Patriot Act, the FCPA and Executive Order 13224.
Codes of Conduct Resources
Supplier Code of Conduct
Director Code of Conduct
Business Integrity International Contact Numbers
Standards of Business Conduct By Market
Australia Standards of Business Conduct - English
Austria Standards of Business Conduct - German
Belgium Standards of Business Conduct - Dutch
Belgium Standards of Business Conduct - French
Canada Standards of Business Conduct - English
Canada Standards of Business Conduct - French
Czech Standards of Business Conduct - Czech
France Standards of Business Conduct - French
Germany Standards of Business Conduct - German
Italy Standards of Business Conduct
Korea Standards of Business Conduct
Netherlands Standards of Business Conduct
New Zealand Standards of Business Conduct
Poland Standards of Business Conduct - Polish
Portugal Standards of Business Conduct - Portuguese
Slovakia Standards of Business Conduct - Slovak
Spain Standards of Business Conduct - Spanish
Switzerland Standards of Business Conduct - French
Switzerland Standards of Business Conduct - German
Ukraine Standards of Business Conduct - Ukranian
United Kingdom Standards of Business Conduct - English
United States Standards of Business Conduct - English
United States Standards of Business Conduct - Spanish
Fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces, wherever we do business, has been integral to the Company for over 60 years and we will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards. We take seriously our responsibility to act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the rights of others and to address any impact on human rights if they occur.
At McDonald’s, we conduct our activities in a manner that respects human rights as set out in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. Our commitment to respect human rights is defined in our Human Rights Policy, which applies to McDonald’s Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries worldwide.
Our Policy is guided by internationally recognized standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, and the principles set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Where the Company may impact the human rights of particularly vulnerable groups, such as migrant laborers, indigenous peoples, women, or children, we are also guided by other international standards that elaborate on their rights.
Human Rights Policies by Market
Canada Human Rights Policy - French - PDF 105 KB
Czech Republic Human Rights Policy - Czech - PDF 106 KB
France Human Rights Policy - French - PDF 106 KB
Germany Human Rights Policy - German - PDF 211 KB
Italy Human Rights Policy - Italian - PDF 100 KB
Netherlands Human Rights Policy - Dutch - PDF 120 KB
Poland Human Rights Policy - Polish - PDF 106 KB
Portugal Human Rights Policy - Portuguese - PDF 104 KB
Slovakia Human Rights Policy - Slovak - PDF 109 KB
Spain Human Rights Policy - Spanish - PDF 210 KB
Ukraine Human Rights Policy - Ukrainian - PDF 196 KB
United States Human Rights Policy - English - PDF 119 KB
Human Rights Policy Reports
Human Rights Report
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