Mondelez makes snacking right for the environment
As a partner of Net Zero Carbon Alliance, Mondelez Philippines aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the company’s value chain by 2050
There should be no guilty feeling when snacking right. Consumers of Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits or Toblerone chocolates in particular don't have to worry about the environmental impact of such popular food products as the factory where these are produced adheres to reduced carbon emission in its operation. In fact, Mondelez Philippines, which manufactures the iconic snack brands for the local market is the newest partner of the Net Zero Carbon Alliance.
NZCA is a private sector-led movement toward attaining net zero carbon emissions among businesses in the Philippines by guiding and helping partners achieve their company's net zero carbon program.
Launched by the Energy Development Corporation, NZCA aims to engage in collaborative efforts with its partner companies and organizations to achieve carbon neutrality by or before the year 2050.
As a member of NZCA, Mondelez Philippines pledges net zero greenhouse gas emissions across full value chain by 2050.
"From the communities we work closely with, to the consumers who buy and enjoy our snacks, we do everything we can to ensure snacking is made right, all the way along our value chain," shares Mondelez International managing director in the Philippines, Aleli Arcilla.
"There is an increasing snacking need in the country, but consumers do not want to have to choose between snacking and eating right. People want convenient and delicious snacks they feel good about eating made with less energy, water, and waste, with ingredients they know and trust. That is why we have stepped up our efforts to provide snacks made the right way, and with less impact on the planet."
Green manufacturing
It did not take much to convince NZCA to accept Mondelez in the alliance considering the existing decarbonization programs of the company.
"We see them as one of the thought leaders in their industry that can influence others to join us in our journey toward net zero. Doing so is not only good for the environment. It is also crucial in future-proofing all businesses that are all affected by the ill effects of climate change," says Frances L. Ariola, lead convenor of NZCA and head of Corporate Communications of the EDC.