Latest news with #RacetoZero
Associated Press
30-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mondelēz 2024 Snacking Made Right Report: Climate Change
Our approach to climate change is comprehensive, interconnecting our goals across areas like responsible sourcing, social sustainability, and human rights. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR: Strategic approachAction plans and progressGoals and metrics HIGHLIGHTS STRATEGIC APPROACH At Mondelēz International, we are part of a broad movement across our sector that aims to bring about more sustainable ways of growing and operating business. For us, this involves aiming to reduce our environmental impact while helping to support resilience across our supply chains and the communities our business touches. Our approach also links our carbon emission-reduction goals, our leadership in sourcing ingredients more responsibly, and our commitment to social sustainability and human rights across our value chain. Every element of our approach reinforces the other. Our ingredient sourcing programs are where most of our carbon emissions reduction work and social sustainability efforts live. So as part of our signature sourcing programs for our key ingredients, such as Cocoa Life for cocoa and Harmony Wheat for wheat, we are working towards supporting more resilient landscapes, communities, and robust human rights to help provide lasting economic, environmental, and social benefits for the communities involved. We focus on areas where we believe we can make the greatest positive difference for the long term. This is why we focus on limiting our environmental impact by contributing to climate change mitigation, across key focus areas within our operations and supply chain. Similarly, we work to identify and manage climate change-related risks which helps us to shape our adaptation strategies as we seek to reduce the impact of climate change both on our organization and on the communities we touch. CLIMATE RISK MITIGATION -OUR NET ZERO PATHWAY We've been on a path to reduce our carbon emissions for several years and took a key step in 2021 when we set our long-term goal of net-zero GHG emissions across our full value chain by 2050. We have signed the SBTi's Business Ambition for 1.5°C, aligning our long-term emissions mitigation goals with the Paris Agreement's aim of limiting temperature rise. We've also joined the United Nations 'Race to Zero' campaign to help build momentum toward a decarbonized economy. In April 2024, the SBTi successfully validated our full value chain goal to reduce absolute end-to-end CO2e emissions by about 35% by 2030 and to reach net-zero by 2050 from a 2018 base year, including the reduction of absolute gross scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% within the same timeframe, in line with the 1.5oC reduction pathway.(1) (2) This followed a thorough review of our carbon accounting documentation, in line with both the GHG Protocol and SBTi standards and guidelines, as well as our commitment to continue transforming our operations and supply chains while transparently reporting progress. This exercise was developed with the input of multiple functions throughout the business – including Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance and Procurement – as well as collaboration with our external partners and suppliers in building a framework for more consistent carbon reporting across our Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. For Scope 1, we identify and report on the combustion of fuels taking place in our own facilities and mobile operations, as well as any fugitive emissions from our sites. For Scope 2, measuring emissions involves assessing indirect emissions associated with the electricity, heat and steam we buy for our own facilities. For Scope 3, we measure the indirect emissions generated within our value chain, such as the emissions generated from materials and services we buy, emissions generated from activities associated with fuel and energy, and emissions generated from finished goods storage and transportation, as well as business travel and investments. We also strive to support cross sector sharing and collaboration when it comes to common challenges in decarbonizing supply chains. We actively participate in a number of global organizations focused on supply chain improvements, including the Toward Net Zero Coalition of Action (TNZ) and the Forest Positive Coalition of Action (FPC) as part of our membership with the CGF. We are implementing the SBTi reduction pathway following distinct phases as shown in Figure 1 above. (Find out more on SBTi's website.) STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING CARBON At Mondelēz International, we focus our strategic efforts on three prominent drivers of carbon emissions at play in the food and beverage sector: the changing use of land, including deforestation; emissions related to farming; and use of fossil fuels. That's why we regard deforestation-free, regenerative agriculture and the avoidance of fossil fuels as key focus areas to help cut our emissions. To effectively bring these three strategies to life, we have identified our main focus areas and created reduction roadmaps for each which includes, shifting our ingredient supply chains away from sources where deforestation occurs; focusing on regenerative agriculture that uses ecological principles to sustain and restore degraded soils; and embracing renewable energy sources and low- impact, more sustainable packaging. Completeness & Consistency in Determining Carbon Footprint Reporting (1) To help make our carbon footprint reporting more consistent, we expose our data to external verification and align our internal processes with the GHG Protocol standards. As part of this, we published our formalized Carbon Accounting Manual during 2023. And we continued to increase the internal processes we use to promote consistency of approach, in the form of a growing range of Standard Operating Procedures. We continue to keep our carbon inventory up to date, now including the recently acquired Chipita Global S.A. and Ricolino. Starting in 2024, Mondelēz International partnered with Watershed to improve the GHG accounting process allowing for greater data granularity and streamlined calculation. Overall, our emissions continue to reduce over the years as we continue transitioning our materials to a number of new customized emissions factors, allowing us to reflect the strategic efforts following our three focus areas to reduce our emissions. Our end-to-end emissions are aligned with SBTi guidelines where we focus our initiatives on our most impactful and actionable GHG emissions across the value chain (approximately 90% of our end-to- end CO2e emissions in base year 2018).(1) CLIMATE RISKS & RESILIENT COMMUNITIES Operating at a global scale means we can have a meaningful positive impact by encouraging practices that respect land rights, and by investing in innovation and technology to increase transparency and measure impact at scale across our supply chain. Identifying and managing climate change-related risks is part of our ERM process, enabling us to expand and deepen our understanding of our impact on the planet, informing our strategies and ultimately sharpening and enhancing our approaches. We are in the process of reviewing our approach to assessing environmental dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities in alignment with evolving standards and regulations. For this, we collaborate with third-party expert Risilience and their partner, the Centre for Risk Studies at the University of Cambridge. Risilience specializes in providing the methodology and climate modelling platform that, in combination with their own data and assumptions, drives informed decision-making and impact analysis through climate-related risk assessment and scenario analysis. The platform offered by Risilience provides several configurable models that quantify the impact of various physical and transition risks under different emission pathways. These emission pathways range from a 1.5oC of warming to >4oC of warming as compared with pre-industrial levels. Physical risks include the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters, effects on water availability and quality, and biodiversity loss. These can increase risks to the global food production and distribution system, and to the safety and resilience of the communities where we live, work, and source our ingredients. They could also further decrease food security for communities around the world. Transition risks include increased focus by federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies around the world regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating GHG emissions (including carbon pricing or a carbon tax), energy policies, disclosure obligations and sustainability, including single use plastics. The analytical output results of this tool are aligned with TCFD's (and similar) reporting requirements, which may be used as a foundation for future climate-related regulatory disclosure requirements. We continue to monitor this space so that our approach remains relevant and transparent, and we continue to strive to provide our stakeholders with relevant information on climate-related issues. We report on our metrics and goals annually in our Snacking Made Right reports and CDP questionnaire disclosures. For more details please read our Annual Report STRATEGIES FOR CLIMATE RISK ADAPTATION Looking at climate physical and transition risks, we strive to help support communities and landscapes to adapt and become more resilient. We do this through three key strategies : Aiming to seek no deforestation across primary commodities by 2025Deforestation is a risk because of its contribution to global climate change as well as its impact on indigenous peoplesand local communities, and ecosystem services in affected areas. Therefore, we believe it is important to take action to help reduce deforestation and promote more sustainable land use practices which respect human rights, including land rights, in line with our Human Rights PolicyOur goal is to seek no deforestation across our primary commodities following an approach starting with our European business in accordance with EU regulations and rolling out to our other regions by December 31, 2025, in accordance with SBTi guidance. The cutoff date was December 31, 2020, in accordance with EU regulations and SBTi guidance. This is the date after which deforestation is counted against a company's supply chain, meaning that products have to be produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation or forest degradation after December 31, 2020. In specific cases, e.g., where specific certification standards exist, we may apply cut-off dates set by those respective standards if they are the same or earlier in time. For cocoa and palm oil, two commodities we source that are considered at-risk when it comes to deforestation, we engage with our key suppliers to supply only deforestation-free cocoa and palm oil to Mondelēz International. We also call on our suppliers to take efforts to end deforestation in their supply chains. While focus lies on cocoa and palm oil, we also consider soy1, pulp, and paper in our deforestation-free approach. Ending deforestation needs sector-level transformation. We support an approach in which key players along the value chain work collaboratively to tackle systemic issues at the industry, country and full deforestation position is available on our website. ACTION PLANS AND PROGRESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THROUGH OUR OPERATIONS & INGREDIENT SOURCING RAW MATERIALS - COCOA We engage with key suppliers to promote sourcing of deforestation-free cocoa. website We also address challenges of climate change and deforestation in the cocoa supply chain through Cocoa Life by working with partners to advance the ambitions of the Cocoa and Forests Initiative. Particularly as supply of cocoa has been hindered largely due to weather with lower production causing a rise in the price of this important ingredient, we have continued our Cocoa Life focus to support our goal of a thriving cocoa sector that collaborates to tackle interrelated system issues. Cocoa Life Actions to Protect and Restore Forests As part of Cocoa Life, we believe in conserving the land and forests for today and for tomorrow. As part of our integrated approach, we focus on helping to protect and restore forests and seek no deforestation on Cocoa Life farms. Two key elements drive our cocoa emissions reduction: agroforestry and farming practices. Therefore, through Cocoa Life, we are working with partners and governments to help farmers grow more resilient farms through trainings on agricultural and environmental practices. These trainings are delivered to raise awareness, to build farming skills and to encourage activities that help increase cocoa yields while avoiding farm expansion into protected areas. We also help promote agroforestry techniques through planting non-cocoa trees to protect crops from excessive sun and heat. These trees also promote biodiversity and can provide farmers with additional income. By the end of 2024, we distributed ~10,665,000 economic shade trees, trained ~178,000 farmers in Good Agricultural Practices and trained ~571,000 community members in Good Environmental practices.(4) We are also applying farm mapping to monitor deforestation for communities. Farm mapping enables us to assess deforestation risks in our supply chain and gain a deeper understanding of farming community needs and farm boundaries. By the end of 2024, we have mapped more than 237,000 Cocoa Life farms.(29) Promoting Cocoa Agroforestry Carbon removals are key to meeting our carbon objectives as we cannot rely only on carbon reduction. We continue to remain in line with the GHG protocol and continue our efforts while we wait for the GHG Protocol's Land Sector and Removals (LSR) guidance. We have started a carbon booster project focusing on carbon removals to help sequester carbon from the atmosphere and have a bigger positive climate impact. This project focuses on agroforestry and in particular tree planting to sequester carbon. In some countries, this project also includes financial incentives (Payments for Environmental Services - PES) paid to farmers for the number of trees planted (Cameroon) or the survival rate of trees (Indonesia). Generally, research and practitioners expect agroforestry to provide a wide range of environmental, social and economic ecosystem services: We launched the carbon booster project in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, India, Indonesia and Brazil in 2023 and in Nigeria and Cameroon in 2024. While we continue to plant trees, we also see climate challenges – low rainfalls in India or El Niño in Brazil pose a higher risk of tree mortality. We currently use field monitoring for tree survival rates to confirm they are still sequestrating carbon. As we scale tree planting in the coming years, we intend to assess how to monitor tree survival leveraging remote sensing data to support the field monitoring. Understanding Our Impact on Forests We work with Satelligence, a remote sensing company, to help us understand the impact on natural forests of Cocoa Life farmers and communities. Satelligence applies satellite imagery to detect forest cover changes that can indicate likely deforestation events, and machine-learning to measure deforestation rates. Following sector practices in 2024, the methodology was adjusted to expand the scope to secondary forests in addition to primary forests. The new definition improves forest detection and helps us better protect already degraded area where forests have newly regrown in addition to primary forests. In alignment with our Cocoa and Forests Initiative ambitions, we look at deforestation signals from 2018 until the latest available data (2024). In 2024, the analysis focused on our impact on forests in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria. Overall results in West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria) show approximately 2.5% deforestation on or closely around Cocoa Life registered farms.(3) The satellite monitoring results show near no deforestation on or closely around Cocoa Life registered farms in Côte d'Ivoire (~0.6%) and Ghana (~2.2%) since 2018. In Nigeria, the new detection approach indicates a level of approximately 19% with most detected occurrences located on potential secondary forest or agroforestry areas versus primary forest which was the focus of our 2023 analysis. We are in the process of engaging with supply chain partners to better understand what triggers the occurrences and, if required, follow up to do checks on the ground and assess the opportunity to rehabilitate impacted areas as appropriate. Understanding the Carbon Emissions Impact Building on our work from 2022, we're continuing to expand our list defining customized emission factors that will help us to understand our carbon emissions intensity, which helps to quantify the carbon reductions resulting from the Cocoa Life doing so, we're using data to translate our interventions in deforestation prevention and agroforestry as well as farming practices into custom emission factors. In our major sourcing countries, this approach is resulting in lower emissions per tonne of product than we would obtain with generic emission factors. Working in Collaboration Across Landscapes As we seek forest protection and restoration, we work with farming communities, peers, sector partners and governments to drive solutions on a landscape level. This includes the CFI and multistakeholder landscape initiatives, such as the Asunafo-Asutifi landscape partnership in Ghana. As part of Cocoa Life Indonesia's activities in Aceh and North Sumatra, we help protect and restore forests in the Leuser Ecosystem landscapes. RAW MATERIALS – DAIRY To better maximize our efforts, we have taken a two-pronged approach to help reduce carbon intensity in dairy: We work directly with farmers supplying our core brands Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Philadelphia, and we closely collaborate with strategic processors. Thanks to first tracking their CO2e emissions and then developing action plans to reduce them, some strategic suppliers have successfully completed their baselines and are delivering lower carbon intensity compared to their base year. Europe at the Helm of Dairy GHG Reduction Programs We are working with several of our dairy suppliers in Europe on ambitious farm-level GHG reduction programs with the goal of reducing CO2e emissions from baselines that Mondelēz International began establishing in 2018. Our goal is to gain a clear picture of GHG emissions and sustainability efforts across our shared value chain. We work with dairy suppliers, industry experts, and our carbon accounting partner, Quantis, to review the tools and methodologies used for measuring GHG emissions. This helps us to accurately assess our baseline and measure progress. A robust baseline, based on farm-level data, highlights environmental hotspots and solutions most relevant for our supply chain. In 2024, we kicked off phase 2 of our baselining efforts to cover more of our Europe supplier base and began to track annual progress for the baselines validated in phase 1. In Italy, our local supplier Fattorie Osella has taken another significant step forward in dairy sustainability. After becoming the first dairy company in Italy to obtain animal welfare certification for ~100% of its milk suppliers since 2016, Fattorie Osella has launched a three-year carbon reduction journey with xFarm Technologies. Through this collaboration, 17 farmers are expected to gain access to their on-farm carbon footprints, enabling them to design a tailored roadmap for reducing on-farm CO2e emissions. Farmers will have access to an online platform that helps digitalize their operations and make informed sustainability decisions. Australia on Its Way Australia is on the dairy emissions-reduction journey, partnering directly with Cadbury dairy farmers in Tasmania. In 2024 Mondelēz Australia completed baselines for on-farm carbon footprints and are now looking at ways to partner with farmers to develop reduction strategies for the short, medium, and long term. Emerging Technologies & Innovations in Dairy Our Research & Development (R&D) organization continued our collaboration with the Scienta Group, a science and innovation consultancy, to stay informed on developments and support us in achieving our ambitions. This partnership has been instrumental in exploring the longer-term technical landscape, assessing the implementation readiness and efficacy of existing technologies,and identifying new areas for exploration through opportunities in academia and industry collaboration. Moreover, our work with Scienta has identified early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technologies, which we will explore during 2025 to better understand how they can be leveraged to deliver against our plan. As part of our efforts with the Scienta Group, we are proud to have supported and secured approval for a European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food-funded project. This initiative focuses on exploring the application of the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) to better understand the environmental and economic impacts of various dairy farm typologies across Europe. In addition, we have secured a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Queen's University Belfast, further enhancing our internal expertise in assessing end-to-end emissions on farms as technology interventions are implemented. These collaborations reflect our commitment to innovation and progress as we work towards a more sustainable future. Collaborating Across the Dairy Sector In 2024, we continued our partnership with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) and its Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP) to collaborate within the industry. This includes our efforts to scale the adoption of the SDP in Latin America. Through the SDP, we have worked to promote sector alignment on the reporting of sustainability topics and continuous improvement on key dairy issues. Along with a variety of stakeholders, processors and national programs (altogether representing about 30% of the global dairy volume), we are working to raise the bar in dairy sustainability. By recognizing existing programs, we are striving to avoid duplicating efforts, allowing more resources to help create positive impact at farm level. In 2024 we began to explore the option of using SDP data for baselining eligible suppliers. We intend to continue this work in 2025. By collaborating with producers, processors, and buyers like ourselves, we hope to support a more sustainable future for dairy. RAW MATERIALS – PALM OIL Our aim to seek no deforestation is building upon the company's POAP, which was first issued in 2014. We take into account learnings and experience realized in our Company's efforts to collaborate with suppliers to source deforestation-free palm oil and applies those learnings across primary commodities. In the future, this plan will also take into account current and impending regulation, as well as insights from external frameworks such as the SBTi and collaborative organizations such as CGF FPC and CGF POCG. Sourcing palm oil more sustainably means for us switching from broadly RSPO credit sourcing in prior years to sourcing RSPO physical certified starting in 2025. In conjunction we are also adopting NDPE's IRF and require our suppliers to submit NDPE IRF profiles annually. Shifting to deforestation-free sourcing supports our carbon footprint reduction. RAW MATERIALS – WHEAT We also work to help curb our supply chain footprint through our Harmony sustainable wheat program. Our strengthened charter, Harmony Ambition 2030, includes 20 mandatory farming practices plus 17 best practices, built in close collaboration with agronomic experts, NGOs and, of course, our wheat supply chain. To help mitigate climate change, our Harmony Regenerative Charter focuses on the following objectives: We kick-started Harmony Ambition 2030 with a test-and-learn model in France. Participating farmers sowed Harmony wheat under our Regenerative Charter for harvest 2023. Encouraging results in France helped us to apply learnings to a wider European roll-out over the coming years, starting with Belgium for harvest 2024, Central Europe for harvest 2025 and finishing with Spain and Italy for harvest 2026. Strong Data Reporting System to Measure Our Impact Harmony has developed a strong and unique data reporting system on farming practices that allows for full traceability from Harmony wheat storage to factory. Our aim is to calculate and monitor a set of economic and agro-environmental performance indicators, such as nitrogen use efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and pesticide use. Key results are shared with wheat supply chain partners to fuel a continuous improvement approach, and our charter is reworked to further reduce our environmental footprint. To confirm our Harmony-labeled products comply with requirements of the charter, certified third-party organizations (SGS, Bureau Veritas) conduct annual verifications. All mills and storage bodies as well as about 10% of partner farmers are audited every year with over 285 audits performed in 2024. In 2024, we decided to go further and kicked off a project to launch a new digital platform, developed by the technology company Improvin'. With the detailed farm-level data in the Harmony data platform, we will be able to more effectively track the overall progress of the program including factors such as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Designed with user simplicity in mind, the Harmony data platform features an intuitive interface and built- in compatibility with many Harmony partners' existing tools, including Farm Management Systems. The platform's advanced machine learning capabilities, using modeled data from sources such as satellite imagery, streamline the reporting process, allowing farmers to validate information rather than having to enter data manually. Furthermore, the Harmony data platform offers farmers valuable feedback on their performance and tailored support to enhance their regenerative practices. This Harmony data platform will be rolled out across Europe starting in 2025, covering more than 1,260 farms in seven markets by 2026: France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Czechia and Hungary. In 2025, the French and Belgian Harmony partners will be the first to gain access to the new platform. MANUFACTURING We're focusing on increasing both our energy efficiency and our use of renewable energy (with a focus on electricity), so that we can go further in reducing our carbon emissions and our costs. In 2024, about 54% of the electricity we used in our manufacturing sites was renewable, compared to around 45% in 2023.(5) We are also continuing to make adjustments to how we operate. We are leveraging improved processing designs for enhanced efficiency. For example, we are replacing some natural gas baking ovens with low-carbon fuels or electricity. LOGISTICS OPERATIONS Outbound logistics activities (from manufacturing plants to customers) represent about 4% of our total company CO2e emissions.(1) Most of our operations are outsourced, thus partnering with our suppliers is crucial to help deliver our net-zero emissions ambition. The main contributor to our emissions is truck transportation. We are working to reduce the emissions across our logistics operations across a range of activities. Efforts include investingin new and energy-efficient mobility solutions, as well as switching to renewable energy sources in our warehouses. We're also optimizing routes, reducing travel distances and improving the ways in which we use trucks and containers. Electric transportation continues to be piloted in a variety of markets, including China, the Brazil and also in 2024 piloted for the first time in Czechia. In Europe, we run a program called Design to Transport which aims to enhance our transportation efficiency by improving vehicle utilization. Three pillars of this program are pallet height optimization, pallet loading optimization (e.g. double stacking) and our Pack Light Right program, which optimizes truck space utilization and drives air reduction in transport. The program initiated in 2023 and continued to thrive into 2024, successfully eliminating over 1,000 trucks annually that transit between our manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. PACKAGING We continue to strive to make our packaging more efficient in line with our strategy. This means working toward reducing the virgin plastic material used in our packaging, while not compromising the quality and integrity of our products. We have deployed packaging sustainability design requirements across our global business. These requirements are aligned with industry guidelines – such as the CGF's Golden Design Rules – to promote consistency with latest leading practices. By designing our packaging to be recyclable, evolving to more sustainable materials and increasing our use of recycled content, we are working toward improving carbon intensity across our packaging portfolio. SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS In the last year, we have continued to build two major partnerships that are helping us better understand our broader Scope 3 emissions, while recognizing their level of alignment with our net- zero plans. First, we continue working with EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings and second, we continue to partner with the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a consortium of world-leading businesses aiming to reduce supply chain emissions. Through this approach we are supporting our top suppliers in evolving or (where applicable) creating their Scope 3 footprint, setting CO2e reduction goals, and reporting outcomes in line with the SBTi. INNOVATION During 2024, we've worked on many areas of innovation, which are aimed at helping us reduce our carbon emissions. Key examples include: WHERE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT COMES FROM Similar to other food manufacturers, we see about 70% of our footprint driven by raw materials.(1) Cocoa and dairy are the two largest contributors to our footprint driven by our portfolio followed by: palm oil, sugar, wheat, other oils, nuts, and all other ingredients. The remaining approximately 30% is broken out across internal manufacturing linked to the production of our products plus related upstream fuel and energy related activities, packaging used to keep our products safe and protected during transportation and handling, logistics operations linked to storage and transportation of finished goods, and various other categories including emissions related to external manufacturing, investments, services, business travel, and small categories. Our end-to-end footprint has reduced by approximately (12)% compared to our 2018 baseline or approximately (9)% compared to emissions in the prior year.(1) Our Scope 1 and 2 emissions continue to decrease, reflecting our progress in renewable electricity and energy efficiency. We reduced our Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by approximately (28)% compared to our 2018 baseline and approximately (2)% compared to emissions in the prior year.(1) In the past we have been focused on reducing the carbon emissions across our manufacturing operations by 10% from a 2018 base year which has been successfully achieved thanks to our strategic approach in our operations though electrification, transitioning to renewable energy, and efforts towards more energy efficient processes. Our focus moving forward will be shifting to the reduction of absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 against a 2018 base year. Our Scope 3 emissions have decreased by approximately (11)% compared to our 2018 baseline, or approximately (9)% compared to emissions in the prior year as we continue to capture the positive effects of our various roadmaps, with the biggest impact coming from cocoa.(1) Our carbon reduction strategy is based on our focus areas, which each have a distinct roadmap. View the full 2024 Snacking Made Right Report. (1) In the reporting year 2024, our annual GHG emissions were accounted following the GHG Protocol Corporate Standards and using the operational control approach. Reported information following Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines for near-term target excludes Capital Goods, Upstream Transportation and Distribution of Raw Materials, Employee Commuting, Downstream Transportation at Customer, and End of Life long-term target excludes these same categories, except for Upstream Transportation and Distribution of Raw Materials and Employee Commuting. We have recalculated our base year 2018 and most recent years (2023 and 2024) inventory following the GHG Protocol Corporate Standards. Recent updates incorporate acquisitions Chipita and Ricolino. The footprint includes all acquisitions and divestitures to date except for Evirth. For more details, please see the Carbon Accounting Manual. Reported information is verified by an independent third-party and available in our ESG Reporting & Disclosure Reporting Archive. In the context of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), an 'absolute target' refers to a reduction in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by a specific percentage or amount, measured against a baseline year, rather than a reduction per unit of production or activity. (2) Our near-term goal aligns with the latest standards and guidelines including the current SBTi Net Zero Standard (from March 2024) and the current SBTi FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) Guidance (from December 2023) by setting near-term targets in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C. (3) Reported information for the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 for West Africa includes Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana. (4) Reported information for the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 covers Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, India, and Nigeria unless otherwise stated (which differs from prior years). (5) Reported information includes all divestitures to date and the following acquisitions (which were not included in previous years): Chipita, Clif bar, Give & Go, Gourmet Foods, Ricolino and Tate's Bake Shop except for Evirth (subject to future data integration). We have recalculated our base year 2018 (where applicable) and most recent years (2023 and 2024) for year-over-year comparison. Reported information is verified by an independent third-party and available in our ESG Reporting & Disclosure Reporting Archive. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Mondelez International
Time Magazine
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time Magazine
How TIME and Statista Determined the World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2025
Statista and TIME have joined forces to identify the World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2025, aiming to highlight corporate responsibility and promote sustainable practices. In an era marked by significant environmental challenges and social inequalities, it is crucial to recognize and reward companies prioritizing sustainability. By featuring these leading entities, the ranking sets a benchmark for other businesses, fostering transparency and accountability and encouraging the integration of sustainability into core corporate strategies. Methodology The ranking process began with a comprehensive selection from over 5,000 of the world's largest and most influential companies, considering factors such as revenue, market capitalization, and public prominence. The process involved a rigorous 4-step methodology to identify the top 500 companies, evaluated on more than 20 key data points. Exclusion of Non-Sustainable Businesses: The first step excluded companies involved in non-sustainable industries like fossil fuels or deforestation. Additionally, companies appearing on negative lists related to sustainability issues, such as those identified as carbon majors or associated with environmental catastrophes, were automatically disqualified. These include: Forest 500 Report (based on 2023 data), Carbon Majors (based on 2023 data), PERI Top 100 Polluter Indexes: Air, Water, Greenhouse, Toxic Greenhouse, Suppliers, Coal (based on 2022 data.) This step also considered significant scandals or controversies related to sustainability. Commitment & Ratings: The second step involved assessing companies based on external sustainability ratings and commitments from reputable organizations. Key criteria included CDP ratings, adherence to the UN Global Compact, alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (near-term and long-term), inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, participation in the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign, and MSCI ESG & SRI evaluations. Reporting & Transparency: The third step evaluated the availability and quality of sustainability reports. This included verifying whether companies published an ESG report for 2023, ensuring these reports had undergone external assurance, and assessing compliance with international reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD (now part of the IFRS/ISSB standards). Environmental & Social Stewardship: The final step involved researching various environmental and social Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from companies' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports. Environmental metrics included emission intensity, emission intensity reduction, energy intensity, renewable energy ratio, waste intensity and the proportion of recycled waste. Social metrics covered aspects like gender diversity on the board of directors and in leadership, gender pay gap, work safety, and employee turnover. An overall sustainability score was calculated, with a maximum achievable score of 100. The top 500 companies with the highest scores were awarded the title of World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025. These companies are spread across more than 30 countries, with the United States, Japan, and France hosting the highest numbers. See the full list here.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sula Vineyards charts path to 100% sustainable winemaking amid climate pressures
Climate change is affecting nearly every region in the world. Nashik, known as the wine capital of India, is also feeling the heat. In the last 15 years, almost 50 seasons have been affected by climate change, according to Anil Ghanwat , President, Shetkari Sanghatana, a Maharashtra-based farmers' union. 'Sometimes there are heavy rains, sometimes there is a drought, sometimes the temperature drops below zero degrees in some areas,' he said. Excessive heat is resulting in overripe grapes and unbalanced wines, while increased temperature raises the risk of fungal diseases in grapevines. 'This calls for active efforts needed to be taken by farmers,' he emphasised. Sula Vineyards , a major winery in Nashik, is working on mitigating the impacts of climate change on its grape farms. Given the frequent droughts and water scarcity in the region, CEO Rajeev Samant said that they are focusing on water management. Sula has employed advanced water recycling, considering India's monsoon-dependent climate, and it aims to reduce water usage per bottle produced. Not just water management, Sula is also working on energy conservation. 'The methane that is captured during the treatment of wastewater is transformed into clean electricity. This reduces the reliance on natural resources that are subject to fluctuations and enhances the climate resilience of the operation as a whole,' Samant said. Sula works with over 2,800 acres of contracted vineyards and has processed more than 11,000 tonnes of grapes in FY25. According to the company, it is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The company is a member of the International Wineries for Climate Action and also part of the United Nations-led 'Race to Zero' global campaign. Live Events Samant claimed that Sula Vineyards has incorporated sustainability into every aspect of winemaking. Samant claimed that Sula Vineyards has incorporated sustainability into every aspect of winemaking. In FY25, Sula relied on solar power for 65% of its energy needs; this number, as per Samant, is likely to increase to 75% in FY26. Power-saving initiatives, such as the Burkert temperature control system, have already resulted in a saving of 37% of power in the cellar, and further growth is anticipated, he said. According to him, Sula consumed 5% less water per case in FY25. The company aims to bring it down by 6% in FY26, as it looks to utilise 20% recycled water, he said. 'We have also installed a methane capture facility that generated 35,000 power units in FY25 and aims to increase by 44% in FY26. We also have a localised glass bottle supply chain, which reduces its carbon footprint and supports local economies. The company increased its use of rewash bottles by 24% in FY25 and aims to do so to an even greater extent,' he said. Low-alcohol wines The wine manufacturer has also dabbled in low-alcohol wines, which offer a sustainable and healthier alternative to health-conscious consumers and have considerably less environmental impact. Sula's Source Moscato and Chenin Blanc Reserve are known for lighter, refreshing profiles. 'There is a shift towards light, approachable wines that seem to be gaining traction. Moving towards lower-alcohol wines can be good for consumers, especially from a health and wellness standpoint, as well as from an environmental sustainability perspective. These wines need fewer resources to be put into fermentation and greatly more freedom regarding harvesting and ripening of the grapes,' he said. Sula has also dabbled in low-alcohol wines, which offer a sustainable and healthier alternative to health-conscious consumers and have considerably less environmental impact. However, he highlighted the challenges of sustaining these green efforts due to the high upfront costs of technologies like solar panels, methane capture systems, and EV fleet conversion. 'Scaling these efforts while maintaining cost-efficiency and consistent product quality can also be complex,' he said. 'Moreover, as climate change intensifies, managing grape quality and yield sustainably remains a long-term challenge,' he added. Nevertheless, Sula maintains an optimistic outlook for the future. In FY26 and the following years, the company aims to reduce power consumption per case sold by an additional 11%, increase its EV fleet share from 45% to 55%, achieve a 6% reduction in water usage per case while enhancing water recycling to 20%, and realise a 44% increase in electricity generation from methane capture. 'These actions will aid Sula in becoming a pioneer in sustainable innovation while also assisting in meeting the set target of achieving carbon net-zero by 2050,' he said.
TECHx
10-06-2025
- Health
- TECHx
SRTI Park Launches My Green Lab Certification in UAE
Home » Green Tech » SRTI Park Launches My Green Lab Certification in UAE The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has announced a new sustainability initiative in collaboration with Roche Diagnostics Middle East. The project introduces the My Green Lab Certification (MGL) to the UAE. It is supported by the University of Sharjah (UoS) and local implementation partner, Pharmatrade. This marks a significant step in advancing sustainable laboratory practices in healthcare. The initiative positions Sharjah as a regional leader in green science innovation. SRTI Park revealed that the initiative will pilot the internationally recognised My Green Lab Certification within UoS's research laboratories. This effort sets a precedent for academic, clinical, and industrial labs in the region. My Green Lab is the only lab sustainability certification endorsed by the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. It is widely considered the gold standard for advancing net-zero goals in healthcare and life sciences. SRTI Park is reinforcing its role as a key advocate for sustainable innovation in the UAE. The Park's growing portfolio includes: Green technology pilot projects Climate-focused research hubs Strategic collaborations with global industry leaders According to SRTI Park, this initiative also reflects a major collaboration between a public innovation platform and a global life sciences company. The goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of laboratory research through science-based methods. The University of Sharjah's Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences is leading the implementation. The Institute focuses on critical fields such as cancer, immunology, and medicine. Roche is reported to be playing a strategic role by supporting sustainable practices in laboratories worldwide. Through this initiative, Roche aims to enable science-driven, eco-friendly operations across the healthcare sector. Officials emphasized that Sharjah is emerging as a regional hub for sustainable healthcare R&D. The My Green Lab launch highlights the intersection of academia, industry, and policy. It aims to create a model for reducing energy use, waste, and hazardous chemical exposure in labs. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, stated that the initiative goes beyond certification. He called it a regional movement for sustainable science. He added that SRTI Park, Roche, and the University of Sharjah are setting a benchmark for clean innovation in the region. Professor Esameldin Agmy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, expressed pride in the university's leadership in environmental sustainability. He confirmed that the initiative aligns with the University's goal to support responsible scientific research. He further noted that the institute's advanced laboratories provide an ideal platform for applying global environmental standards. The project is part of a broader university strategy to train environmentally aware researchers. Professor Agmy explained that this certification marks an institutional commitment to long-term sustainability. It also elevates Sharjah's position as a global hub for sustainable innovation. Jihad Al Hussami, Senior Executive Manager at Pharmatrade, stated that the company is proud to support this initiative. He said the collaboration integrates eco-friendly solutions to build a more sustainable and resilient healthcare system. Dr. Asma Mahmoud Fikri, Director of Government and Corporate Partnerships at SRTI Park, said the initiative reflects the Park's vision to develop a green innovation economy. She noted that working with Roche and UoS brings Sharjah closer to becoming a global reference in sustainable science and healthcare. The project also opens the door for wider implementation of green standards across Sharjah. This may include partnerships with Sheraa, the Sharjah Health Authority, and The Big Heart Foundation. As Sharjah expands into next-generation healthcare with projects like the Jawaher Boston Medical District, the launch of My Green Lab Certification supports the UAE's national sustainability goals.
Sharjah 24
10-06-2025
- Health
- Sharjah 24
SRTI Park, Roche collaborate with UOS to launch 'My Green Lab'
The initiative, which officially commences on June 3, 2025, will pilot the internationally recognised My Green Lab Certification within the University of Sharjah's research laboratories setting a precedent for academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories in the region. My Green Lab is the only laboratory sustainability certification endorsed by the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign, and is widely seen as the gold standard in advancing net-zero targets within the life sciences and healthcare industries. SRTI Park is positioning itself as the region's foremost advocate for sustainable innovation. With a growing portfolio of green technology pilots, climate-focused research hubs, and partnerships with global industry leaders, SRTI Park is actively embedding environmental sustainability into the fabric of R&D activity across the UAE. By championing the My Green Lab initiative, the Park is not only reinforcing its role as a convener of impactful collaborations, but also underscores its commitment to transforming Sharjah into a hub for environmentally responsible scientific advancement in the Middle East. UOS Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences The collaboration reflects a strategic alliance between a public innovation platform and a global life sciences leader, aimed at transforming the environmental footprint of laboratory research through measurable, science-based improvements. The project is considered a landmark due to the significance of the collaboration between the three parties through UOS's Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences which is pioneering breakthroughs that firmly connect academia and healthcare delivery. Roche: Advancing Sustainability in Diagnostics and Life Sciences As a global pioneer in healthcare innovation, Roche is at the forefront of integrating sustainability into the life sciences sector. This project is supported by Roche and its implementation partner Pharmatrade. By spearheading initiatives like My Green Lab Certification, Roche is enabling laboratories worldwide to adopt measurable, science-based sustainability practices. This collaboration exemplifies Roche's strategic vision to foster greener, more responsible scientific environments through cross-sector partnerships. A New Chapter in Healthcare Sustainability As sustainability becomes a cornerstone of responsible innovation, this initiative underscores Sharjah's emergence as a regional hub for sustainable healthcare R&D. The launch represents a convergence of academia, industry, and policy, and aims to establish a blueprint for reducing waste, energy use, and hazardous chemical exposure in laboratories—environments historically overlooked in sustainability frameworks. Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park says: 'This project exemplifies Sharjah's commitment to pioneering solutions that serve global goals while fostering local capability. It is more than a certification—it is a regional movement toward sustainable science. With Roche and the University of Sharjah, we are planting the seeds of long-term environmental stewardship and setting a regional benchmark for clean innovation.' His Excellency Professor Esameldin Agmy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, expressed his pride in the institution's leadership in the region, stating, 'We are delighted to be at the forefront of leading academic institutions in the region that embrace environmental sustainability initiatives within scientific research. Our partnership with the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and Roche to launch the 'My Green Lab' initiative is a strategic step toward realising the University's vision of fostering environmentally responsible scientific research.' Professor Agmy also remarked on the University's advanced Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Research, which houses state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to critical fields such as cancer, immunology, and medicine. He described the institute as the ideal platform for implementing the first phase of global environmental sustainability standards at the University. Emphasising the strong link between research excellence and environmental responsibility, Professor Agmy noted, 'This initiative aligns with the University of Sharjah's comprehensive strategy to promote high-quality scientific research that both serves society and protects the environment. Through this collaboration, we aim to prepare a new generation of researchers and scientists who blend advanced research skills with environmental consciousness, equipping them to become leaders of change for a more sustainable future.' Concluding his remarks, Professor Agmy discussed the broader significance of the achievement, stating, 'Obtaining the certified 'My Green Lab' accreditation is not merely an academic milestone, but an institutional commitment to being a university of the future; a university that produces environmentally responsible and scientifically innovative scholars. This accomplishment further elevates Sharjah's status as a global hub for sustainable innovation in the Middle East.' Mohamed Al Omari Head of Diagnostics in the UAE at Roche added: 'This initiative is an important outcome of our MoU with SRTIP and reflects our commitment to building a sustainable, future-ready healthcare system. Sustainability in healthcare is no longer a choice… it is a necessity. By working closely with our ecosystem partners, including SRTIP and the academic community, we are co-creating actionable, scalable solutions that can drive real impact. We are also proud to enable this project with our longstanding implementation partner in the UAE, Pharmatrade.' Jihad Al Hussami, Senior Executive Manager at Pharmatrade LLC, commented: 'Pharmatrade is proud to support the seamless implementation of this important initiative, in collaboration with Roche and the University of Sharjah. Together, we are integrating innovative, eco-friendly solutions that align with our shared vision of building a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient healthcare system for the future.' Setting the Stage for a Broader Ecosystem Shift Dr Asma Mahmoud Fikri, Director of Government and Corporate Partnerships at SRTI Park, commented: 'This collaboration is a clear articulation of SRTI Park's commitment to shaping a green innovation economy. Working with Roche and the University of Sharjah to deliver the My Green Lab Certification brings Sharjah closer to our vision of becoming a global reference point in sustainable science and healthcare.' The initiative also presents a wider opportunity to institutionalise green standards across Sharjah's healthcare and scientific infrastructure, particularly through deeper partnerships with entities such as Sheraa, the Sharjah Health Authority, and foundations committed to impact, such as The Big Heart Foundation. With Sharjah's expanding footprint in next-generation healthcare development—including projects like the Jawaher Boston Medical District—initiatives such as My Green Lab signal a strategic alignment between environmental responsibility and scientific leadership. The launch of the My Green Lab Certification is a tangible step in advancing the UAE's national sustainability agenda and aligns with Sharjah's vision to become a beacon of sustainable innovation in the Middle East.
