Mondelēz International Advances Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing with Enhanced Traceability
Mondelēz International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) has announced its commitment to sourcing 80% of its palm oil sustainably by Q1 2021. The new requirements mandate traceability to plantations and satellite monitoring for all palm oil mills in its supply chain. Suppliers must ensure no deforestation and forced labor, confirmed through third-party audits. These measures aim to enhance transparency and align with the Consumer Goods Forum #Forestpositive Coalition's goals. Mondelēz has maintained 100% RSPO palm oil coverage since 2018 and is dedicated to eliminating unsustainable practices.
- 80% of palm oil to be sustainably sourced by Q1 2021.
- Enhanced transparency and traceability in the palm oil supply chain.
- 100% RSPO palm oil coverage maintained since 2018.
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- From 2021 company requires traceable, forest-monitored palm oil from mills across supply chain
- By Q1 2021,
80% palm oil supplied to MDLZ to be sustainably sourced under these enhanced expectations - Enhanced sourcing requirements improve traceability, monitoring and action against deforestation and forced labor
CHICAGO, Sept. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) today announced significant progress in advancing requirements for traceable, forest-monitored palm oil and confirms strong progress against sustainable sourcing goals.
The new requirements include traceability to plantation and satellite monitoring covering all palm oil concessions* supplying mills attributed to the company, against the deforestation criteria set out in its Palm Oil Action Plan. All mills must be identified on Global Forest Watch, with no active grievances against concessions in their direct supply, or operated by the same producer groups elsewhere. In addition, suppliers must have third-party assurance of their monitoring process and systems used and be subject to cross-check by Mondelēz International.
From Q1 2021, the company expects
The enhanced sourcing requirements will improve transparency across the sector by requiring suppliers to confirm sustainable sourcing practices across their entire supply chain by 2025, not just the portion supplied to Mondelēz International. They form part of Mondelēz International long-term ambition to eliminate deforestation and forced labor in the palm oil supply chain and support the aims of the Consumer Goods Forum #Forestpositive Coalition.
“We have a unique opportunity to help create a future where sustainable practices are universal across the palm oil sector,” said Quentin Roach, Chief Procurement Officer at Mondelēz International. “As a company we are continuing to pioneer partnership and action with our suppliers to ensure they share and actively support not only our commitment, but the larger collective commitment to realize a forest positive future where a highly efficient ingredient like palm oil is sustainably sourced across the sector.”
Any supplier to Mondelēz International will be required to:
- Take full responsibility for eliminating deforestation in their own operation and upstream supply chain by providing traceability to plantation and satellite monitoring covering all palm oil concessions* supplying mills attributed to the company.
- Improve traceability and transparency by identifying all mills attributed to the company on Global Forest Watch, with no active grievances against concessions in their direct supply, or operated by the same producer groups elsewhere.
- Demonstrate implementation of supplier progress via third-party assurance of their monitoring process and systems.
- Take action against exploitation of workers in the palm oil supply chain by strengthening our supplier expectations on Human Rights – spelling out the due diligence steps we expect them to follow in order to identify and mitigate risks in their own operations and supply chain.
“AAK is delighted that Mondelēz International has enhanced its commitment to sustainable palm oil, and is committed to working with Mondelēz International to achieve its goals. Sustainability is key to AAK’s future, including palm oil sustainability in particular. It is critical that representatives along the supply chain join forces to continue the momentum towards a fully sustainable palm oil industry. As one of the key leaders in the market, Mondelēz International sends a strong message with its new announcement, joining AAK as a catalyst for change,” said Jan Lenferink, Vice President AAK AB.
“We are supplying traceable palm oil from areas covered by our in-house land use change monitoring program to Mondelēz International and have always been impressed with their passion and sense of urgency for sustainability. We have appreciated their collaborative approach in setting high standards and utilizing industry frameworks that can be leveraged by all suppliers. We share the belief that close engagement with our customers and suppliers is key, as our sustainability goals can only be achieved through the commitment and collaboration of all stakeholders. We are proud to be able to support Mondelēz International in advancing their sustainable palm oil sourcing and deliver a positive impact together,” said Ben Vreeburg, Sr. Director Sustainability for Tropical Oils, Bunge Loders Croklaan.
Despite representing around
“Many corporations are working hard to address deforestation and achieve better transparency in their supply chains. We are proud to work together with MDLZ to further reduce the environmental impact of the palm oil sector, and make meaningful progress more visible using the combination of daily satellite analytics and granular supply chain data,” said Niels Wielaard CEO of Satelligence.
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*Concessions: corporate plantations on government-licensed land (in SE Asia), typically attached to mills and part of larger producer groups.
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2019 net revenues of approximately
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