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Mondelēz International Progresses Against “Snacking Made Right” ESG Goals
Confirms progress in improving community livelihoods by scaling signature sourcing programs, reducing use of virgin plastics in packaging and reducing climate
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[{"type":"text","content":"Confirms progress in improving community livelihoods by scaling signature sourcing programs, reducing use of virgin plastics in packaging and reducing climate impact in owned operationsAdvances against diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) goals: exceeding women in executive leadership goal by >2X and improving U.S. Black management representation by 60 percent year-over-yearContinues to help create long-term value for business through ongoing investments in ESG and supply chain resiliency CHICAGO, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today published its 2021 Snacking Made Right Report, demonstrating progress against its short- and long-term ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals. The report confirms progress in building a more sustainable snacking company, grounded in creating long-term value for both the business and its stakeholders. Mondelēz International remains focused on leading in areas where the Company can help deliver more positive impact – including helping to build a thriving cocoa sector, reducing packaging waste and reducing its environmental footprint. Mondelēz International’s ESG strategy and goals prioritize delivering lasting change at scale through innovative and holistic approaches, collaboration for sector-wide transformation and adoption of measurable solutions. Core to the Company’s purpose – empowering people to snack right by delivering the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way – ESG remains a long-term value driver at Mondelēz International. The 2021 Snacking Made Right Report demonstrates measurable progress against key areas of focus including more sustainable ingredient sourcing; improved packaging by making our packaging designed for recyclability and removing challenging materials; increased actions to help address climate change; initiatives to advance DE&I; and support for consumer and community well-being. “A sustainability mindset has long been integrated into our business growth strategy as we continue to create value, make our business more resilient and accelerate our ambition of building a more sustainable snacking company,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International. “I am proud of the strong progress our company has made against our ambitious ESG goals, which are integral to the long-term success of o...