For the past several years, Mondelēz International in the Philippines has been strengthening its actions on environmental protection, particularly on plastic waste.
The company announced its achievement of collecting 102,000 kilos of post-consumer plastic waste with partner Geocycle in the areas of Bulacan, Misamis Oriental, Davao City and La Union.
Starting in 2019 with a collection of just 1,000 kilos of plastic waste for the entire year, MondelÄ“z International has been steadily understanding the opportunities for waste collection in the Philippines. In 2021, the company achieved a milestone of 172,000 kilos’ worth of collection and diversion of plastic waste.
This year, the company aims to collect and co-process more waste with this partnership with Geocycle, the waste management unit of building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. The amount of waste collected and diverted through Geocycle is equal to the weight of 70 cars.
“Sustainability, particularly in the area of packaging and plastic waste, is one of the pillars of our strategy as a Company,” explains Ashish Pisharodi, country director for MondelÄ“z International in the Philippines. “We call it sustainable snacking — a commitment to grow our business by making our snacks in the right way, with positive impact for people and the planet. This new partnership with Geocycle is one way we are showing our commitment to consumers, our stakeholders, our own people, and the environment.” This collection of waste is brand-neutral, meaning the company collects most types of plastic waste, regardless of the maker or product.
Increasingly, consumers are expecting companies to make more than delicious products.
