Mondelez International, Inc., a leading global snacking powerhouse, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2012, following the spin-off from Kraft Foods, Mondelez has quickly established itself in the food industry, focusing on biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy, and powdered beverages. The company boasts an impressive portfolio of iconic brands, including Cadbury, Oreo, and Toblerone, each known for their unique flavours and quality. Mondelez's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product development and consumer engagement. With a strong emphasis on snacking trends, Mondelez International continues to shape the future of the global snack market.
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In 2024, Mondelez International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 30,470,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 875,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 372,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 29,223,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 33,422,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 826,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 447,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 32,149,000,000 kg CO2e. Mondelez has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture, and Goods) emissions by 36.4% by 2030 and achieving no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Mondelez's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Mondelez International has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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