Mondelēz on track to meet 2020 environmental sustainability targets

Global snack food producer Mondelēz International has indicated in its 2017 Impact for Growth Progress Report that the company is on track with its 2020 environmental sustainability targets.

The report indicated that the company has made progress in achieving sustainable agriculture and environmental footprint goals, as well as the global expansion of healthy lifestyle and nutrition programmes in at-risk communities.

The report also revealed details about the company’s impact programmes, which align with and support the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Mondelez International chairman and CEO Dirk Van de Put said: “Having a positive impact on our planet and the communities we do business in is core to who we are as a company.

“Today, we’re producing snacks more sustainably, with less energy, water and waste, and sourcing our key ingredients in ways that reduce deforestation in our supply chain.

“We’re empowering farmers and investing in community programmes that help improve the well-being of children and their families.”

Mondelēz International noted that its Impact for Growth platform focuses on four key areas that include sustainability, well-being snacks, safety and community.

As part its programme, the company reduced carbon emissions from its manufacturing by 10%, water usage by 25% in water-scarce locations, in addition to eliminating 53,500 metric tonnes of packaging.

Last year, the company registered a 31% increase in its sustainable cocoa sourcing programme in comparison to 2016 figures.

It also promoted environmentally sustainable practices in wheat production across Europe through its Harmony sustainable wheat programme.

The company also allocated more than $45m to healthy lifestyle community partnerships.