Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, Revealing Continued Progress Toward Goals Across Three Priority Pillars

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Kraft Heinz releases 2023 ESG Report, highlighting progress towards sustainability goals

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• Kraft Heinz exceeded employee representation aspirations, increasing the representation of women in global management positions and people of color in the United States by two percentage points each.
• The company provided approximately 334 million meals to people in need in 2022, achieving 66% of its goal of providing 1.5 billion meals by 2025.
• Kraft Heinz reduced approximately 47 million pounds of total sugar in its global portfolio through key renovations.
• The company contracted renewable electricity in Europe and the U.S. that is expected to equate to approximately 46% of its current manufacturing facility demand over the next two years.
• Kraft Heinz achieved zero waste-to-landfill status for its facilities in the Netherlands and Indonesia.
• The company achieved 75% sustainably sourced tomatoes for its HEINZ ketchup.
• Kraft Heinz engaged suppliers to employ more women in transport operations in Brazil.

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Company progresses against its goals related to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, addressing global hunger, and more

• Developed innovative packaging solutions that support the Company's net zero ambitions, including the HEINZ^® Tomato Ketchup pilot with Pulpex to create a paper-based, renewable and recyclable bottle made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp
• Exceeded 2022 employee representation aspirations, increasing representation of women in global management positions and people of color in the United States by two percentage points each
• Provided approximately 334 million meals to people in need in 2022, achieving 66% of the Company's goal of providing 1.5 billion meals to those in need by 2025 (from 2019)

PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (the "Company" or "Kraft Heinz") released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance ("ESG") Report, 'Together at the Table,' sharing progress toward its ambitious goals to nourish the communities it serves and the planet through bold innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the Company's three key pillars – Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing.

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"As we work to lead the future of food, we strive to do so responsibly. And as one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, we embrace the opportunity that comes with our size and scale to have a profound impact on communities around the world and in the lives of consumers, customers, employees, and partners," said Miguel Patricio, Kraft Heinz CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors. "Together, we are pioneering and advancing solutions that are transforming the products we bring to market to make a lasting, positive impact around us."

Key Progress Across the Three ESG Pillars Include:

Healthy Living & Community Support
Kraft Heinz is committed to caring for its people, enhancing the nutrition and health of its products, and creating moments that matter for its people and communities. The Company is addressing these aspirations by developing data-driven diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging ("DEI&B") strategies; strengthening partnerships aligned with hunger relief, nutrition support, and self-sustaining food sources; and making ongoing improvements to the nutrition of its product portfolio in alignment with credible science and public health goals. In 2022, Kraft Heinz:

• DEI&B Aspirations: Exceeded two employee representation aspirations, increasing representation of women in global management positions (41% vs. 39% in 2021) and people of color in U.S. salaried positions (28% vs. 26% in 2021). Achieved two employee representation aspirations, increasing ethnic minorities in U.K. salaried positions (13% vs. 11% in 2021) and Pretos e Pardos in Brazil salaried positions (32% vs. 30% in 2021).
• Working to Alleviate Global Hunger: Provided approximately 334 million meals to people in need in 2022, achieving 66% of the Company's goal to provide 1.5 billion meals to people in need by 2025 (from 2019).
• Product Health and Nutrition: Reduced approximately 47 million pounds of total sugar in its global portfolio through key renovations including:
  • Capri Sun^® reduced sugar by an average of 40% across its entire original juice drink portfolio in the U.S. by using monk fruit concentrate to maintain the iconic taste kids love.
  • ABC® reduced sugar by 10% in its SOTO sweet soy sauce.

Environmental Stewardship
To address ongoing environmental challenges, Kraft Heinz continues to innovate across its operational footprint and value chain to unlock energy, carbon, water, packaging, and waste solutions. When it comes to sustainable packaging, the Company is identifying relevant solutions and working with industry groups to collectively improve recycling infrastructure and explore alternative materials. In 2022, Kraft Heinz:

• Renewable Electricity: Contracted renewable electricity in Europe and the U.S. that is expected to equate to approximately 46% of the Company's current manufacturing facility demand over the next two years. 
• Designing Better Packaging: HEINZ collaborated with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable, and recyclable bottle made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp. Additionally, the brand created a new sachet design in Europe that is made with the equivalent of 35% recycled material on a mass balance basis and is recycle-ready based on future infrastructure.
• Waste Reduction: Achieved zero waste-to-landfill status for its Elst, Netherlands and Pasuruan, Indonesia facilities, resulting in a total of 16 zero waste-to-landfill facilities across the Company. Achieved an 18.4% reduction in waste-to-landfill intensity across the Company's manufacturing facilities, putting it on-track to achieve its goal of a 20% reduction by 2025.

Responsible Sourcing
Kraft Heinz is working across the entire value chain to continue advancing sustainable practices and offering responsible choices. The Company is dedicated to responsible sourcing and related impacts such as human rights, deforestation, animal welfare, and sustainable agriculture. In 2022, Kraft Heinz:

• Sustainable Tomatoes: Achieved 75% sustainably sourced HEINZ ketchup tomatoes aligned with the Company's Sustainable Agricultural Practices Manual.
• Gender Equality in Brazilian Logistics: Engaged and challenged its suppliers to employ more women in transport operations, resulting in two suppliers permanently employing two women drivers with the aim to expand in 2023 and beyond.
• Education in Egypt: Immersed Egyptian growers in sustainable farming methods during educational events focused on the topics of climate change and health and safety to grow their awareness of how they can positively impact these areas.

"Our 2023 ESG Report is a testament to the change that's possible when we collaborate cross-functionally and come together with other businesses, nonprofit organizations, and experts," said Rashida La Lande, Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel, and Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at Kraft Heinz. "We recognize we have a long way to go but innovative partnerships like we have with Pulpex, and smart investments in things like renewable electricity, will help position us to continue advancing toward our goals and propelling the industry forward."

The 2023 ESG Report was prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") reporting standard and in alignment with the general principles of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") for food and beverage companies, as well as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure ("TCFD"). More information is available at www.kraftheinzcompany.com/esg.

About The Kraft Heinz Company
We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2022 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting www.kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements. Words such as "advance," "aim," "achieve," "align," "ambition," "commit," "continue," "design," "goal," "grow," "help," "improve," "increase," "make," "plan," "propel," "strengthen," "strive," "target," "will," and variations of such words and similar future or conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts and are based on Kraft Heinz's current beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond Kraft Heinz's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, decreased agricultural productivity; increased consumer demand for food products or changes in consumer preferences; economic and political conditions in the United States and other places where Kraft Heinz does business or sources raw materials (including inflationary pressures); climate change, legal or regulatory responses thereto, and the Company's compliance with such laws; the Company's dependence on technology and the reliability of such technology, including the pace of changes in technology and potential damage to or interruptions in technology; costs of resources and raw materials; adverse weather conditions and natural disasters; Kraft Heinz's ability to successfully execute its strategic initiatives; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of alliances, joint ventures, investments, or partnerships; the Company's compliance with laws and regulations and related legal claims or regulatory enforcement actions; labor strikes; changes in Kraft Heinz's management team or other key personnel and its ability to attract, hire, and retain qualified personnel; and the Company's future financial and operating performance within and relative to its industry, as well as the other risks found in Kraft Heinz's 2023 ESG Report and the risk factors and the risk factors set forth in Kraft Heinz's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Kraft Heinz disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update, revise, or withdraw any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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FAQ

What are Kraft Heinz's sustainability goals?

Kraft Heinz aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, address global hunger, and more.

How many meals did Kraft Heinz provide to people in need in 2022?

Kraft Heinz provided approximately 334 million meals to people in need in 2022.

What percentage of sugar did Kraft Heinz reduce in its global portfolio?

Kraft Heinz reduced approximately 47 million pounds of total sugar in its global portfolio.

What is Kraft Heinz's progress in waste reduction?

Kraft Heinz achieved zero waste-to-landfill status for its facilities in the Netherlands and Indonesia.

What percentage of tomatoes used in HEINZ ketchup are sustainably sourced?

Kraft Heinz achieved 75% sustainably sourced tomatoes for its HEINZ ketchup.

How is Kraft Heinz promoting gender equality in its supply chain?

Kraft Heinz engaged suppliers to employ more women in transport operations in Brazil.