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Mondelez International, Inc., commonly referred to as Mondelez or MDLZ, is a leading global food company headquartered in the United States. Established in 2012 as a spin-off from Kraft Foods, it has since become a prominent player in the food products nec industry, with a strong presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions. The company specialises in the production of snacks, confectionery, and biscuits, with iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, and Toblerone, recognised for their quality and innovation.
Mondelez’s focus on creating enjoyable, high-quality food experiences has cemented its position as a market leader in the global snack sector. Its strategic milestones include expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its footprint in emerging markets, making it a notable force in the competitive food industry.
+59 vs industry average
Mondelez International’s score of 76 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Here's a summary of Mondelez International's carbon emissions and climate commitments:
Carbon Emissions Overview
In 2025, Mondelez International reported total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 27.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were around 892 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 252 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling about 29.2 billion kg CO2e.
For 2024, total global GHG emissions were approximately 30.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 875 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 372 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 29.2 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total global GHG emissions were approximately 33.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 826 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 447 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 32.1 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2022, total global GHG emissions were approximately 32.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 862 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 512 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 30.9 billion kg CO2e.
For 2021, total global GHG emissions were approximately 29.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 895 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 607 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 27.9 billion kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Targets
Mondelez International has established a long-term goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its full value chain by 2050. This commitment is aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines for net-zero targets.
The company has set ambitious near-term and long-term reduction targets. Specifically, Mondelez International aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year. Furthermore, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
For more immediate action, they aim for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2018 base year. Complementing this, Mondelez International commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
Additional specific targets include a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2018 base year, and a 36.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2018 base year. The company also has a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities with a target date of December 31st, 2025.
Additionally, there are reports of a near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Their SBTi-validated targets indicate a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 10% by 2025 from a 2018 base year.
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