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Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator to Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale
100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions. Mondelēz International's addition reinforces movement among world's largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale. CHICAGO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced it has joined the 100+ Accelerator, the award-winning global platform dedicated to scaling sustainable innovation. Mondelēz International joins AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever as the program's sixth corporate partner as it begins to accept applications for the platform's seventh cohort of startups. Launched in 2018 by AB InBev, the 100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions in areas such as regenerative agriculture, circular packaging, and energy efficiency. To date, the program has supported approximately 190 startups across more than 40 countries, many of which have gone on to become integrated partners in global supply chains. The addition of Mondelēz International strengthens the program's cross-industry reach and signals a growing movement among the world's largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale. 'Joining the 100+ Accelerator is a natural extension of our Sustainability strategy—a strategy that is resilient and built with an aim for long-term, sustainable business growth,' said Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact and Sustainability Officer, Mondelēz International. 'We strive to continue building a snacking company that helps drive positive impact at scale. We believe this collaboration would allow us to further help startup sustainability innovators move further, faster by harnessing collective industry expertise and delivering more meaningful solutions for people and the planet.' 'Having Mondelēz International join the 100+ Accelerator brings a fresh perspective to the program that strengthens our reach and impact,' said Ingrid De Ryck, Chief Sustainability Officer at AB InBev. 'By working across industries, we're unlocking bold solutions that can help transform global supply chains.' The 100+ Accelerator provides startups with funding, mentorship, and the opportunity to pilot their innovations in real-world corporate environments. Through close collaboration with corporate teams, entrepreneurs can refine and scale their technologies while accelerating time to impact. Recent innovations from the program include: Smallholder support platforms that enhance agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods. Low-emission logistics including EV retrofitting, biofuels, and smart fleet analytics. Creating circular systems including compostable and bio-based packaging from bacterial cellulose, and more. Water efficiency solutions using advanced nanotechnology, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry. Applications for the seventh cohort of the 100+ Accelerator are now open. Entrepreneurs around the world are invited to apply at With the combined capabilities of Mondelēz International, AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, and Unilever, we believe the 100+ Accelerator is accelerating the future of more sustainable business—together. About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar and Tate's Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America and World Indices, formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Visit or follow the company on X at About The 100+ Accelerator The 100+ Accelerator is a global innovation program that partners with cutting-edge startups to solve some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges. Backed by six global consumer goods companies, AB InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Mondelēz International, and Unilever, the accelerator focuses on solutions across water, energy efficiency, circular economy, and sustainable agriculture. Since launch, the 100+ Accelerator has supported nearly 200 startups across more than 40 countries, delivering business and environmental impact. Learn more at
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DEWA, Kyung Hee University and KAIST discuss sustainable energy collaboration
Dubai, UAE: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Korea, headed by Prof Won-Soo Kim, Rector of the Global Academy for Future Civilisation at Kyung Hee University, and Prof Yeo Hwasoo from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST). The meeting was attended by representatives of Korean universities and research centres, as well as DEWA officials including Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence; Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources; and Marwan Bin Haidar, Executive Vice President of Innovation and the Future. Al Tayer underscored DEWA's alignment with the visionary leadership of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in driving sustainable innovation and global excellence. The meeting explored ways to strengthen collaboration in future energy strategies, emerging technologies and the hydrogen economy, aligning with Dubai's vision to drive global sustainability efforts. Discussions centred on Dubai's pioneering initiatives in clean energy and technology, including the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050, which aim to ensure 100% of the emirate's total power capacity comes from clean sources by 2050. Al Tayer underscored DEWA's pivotal role in advancing Dubai's energy transition. At the heart of this transformation lies the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park – a flagship initiative that stands as the world's largest single-site solar park. With an ambitious target capacity of 7,260 megawatts (MW) by 2030, the solar park symbolises the UAE's unwavering commitment to a sustainable future. Al Tayer highlighted the solar park's structured expansion, beginning with the successful implementation of the first phase until today using Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies. The solar park's capacity has reached 3,760MW, bringing Dubai's clean energy share to 21%. Al Tayer also highlighted Phase 6, set for completion in 2026, and Phase 7, which is being tendered and expected to commence in 2027. He further highlighted DEWA's Green Hydrogen plant – the region's first project using PEM electrolysers to produce up to 400kg a day of hydrogen using solar energy. Additional milestones include the groundbreaking Hatta Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Power Station, the first of its kind in the GCC, which delivers full grid power within 90 seconds, and Al-Sheraa, DEWA's net-positive headquarters, the world's largest and smartest government building, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence and robotics. Al Tayer reiterated DEWA's global leadership in 12 key performance indicators, including electricity and water line losses which have been reduced to new global record levels, and indicated that DEWA's total installed power capacity reached 17,879 MW, with clean energy currently accounting for 21% – a figure set to rise to 34% by 2030, exceeding the target. Collaboration with Kyung Hee University and KAIST is intended to bolster knowledge exchange in AI, smart grids and policy frameworks, cementing Dubai's position as a hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
