Mondelēz International joined industry leaders at the recent Net Zero Conference, as it lent its voice and contributed to the dialogue on climate action and sustainable practices. Under its Sustainable Snacking advocacy, the company has committed to achieve 35% end-to-end CO2 emissions reduction globally by 2030. Locally, the Company has also made strides in its reduction journey.
The Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) organized the annual conference together with the Energy Development Corporation and Eco-Business. Representing MondelÄ“z International in the Philippines, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) lead Jasser Morales joined an expert panel entitled “The Net-ZeroAmbition: Leveraging the NZCA Framework on Commit and Measure.”
The session featured Morales alongside fellow panelists Energy Development Corporation’s Paulo Gooco and Climate Change Commission’s Arnold Grant. Together, they unpacked how organizations can commit to and measure progress toward net-zero emissions using NZCA’s framework.
During the panel, Morales shared MondelÄ“z International’s best practices in sustainability, focusing on the company’s strategic approach to carbon emissions reduction. Highlighting key milestones, he presented the company’s impressive achievements, including a 96% reduction in carbon emissions at its Sucat plant in 2023, from a baseline of 2018. This achievement aligns with MondelÄ“z International’s global commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, as part of its broader sustainability goals.
In 2021, MondelÄ“z International announced its global commitment to a target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050. As part of the commitment, the company has signed the Science Based Targets initiative’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C, aligning its long-term emissions mitigation targets with the ambitious aim of limiting temperature rise in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The company has also joined the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign to help build momentum towards a decarbonized economy. These commitments mark a bold step forward in its differentiated approach to sustainability that is helping drive lasting progress at scale and creating long- term value for its business and stakeholders.
MondelÄ“z International’s approach to sustainability emphasizes creating snacks in the right way, aiming for long-term impact for both people and the planet.