Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Mondelez reports full Scope 1 (875,000 tCO₂e) and Scope 2 market-based (372,000 tCO₂e) for 2024, following GHG Protocol Corporate Standards with operational control approach. Data is third-party verified and includes multi-year tracking with granular breakdown. However, Scope 1 emissions increased 12.3% year-on-year in 2024, partially offsetting the strong reporting quality.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Mondelez reports Scope 3 emissions of 29,223,000 tCO₂e for 2024 using GHG Protocol methodology, covering the full value chain. They have developed custom emission factors for key supply chains (Cocoa Life, Harmony wheat) and actively engage suppliers. Approximately 70% of the footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy identified as primary drivers. Reporting granularity declined in 2024 with category breakdown not provided, which prevents a higher score.

Emissions Trajectory: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Mondelez achieved an approximately 12% absolute end-to-end GHG emissions reduction vs 2018 baseline and approximately 9% year-on-year reduction from 2023 to 2024. Scope 3 emissions fell from 32,149,000t to 29,223,000t. However, Scope 1 emissions rose 12.3% year-on-year in 2024, and Scope 1+2 only fell 2% combined. The absolute trajectory is declining across the full value chain but the operational emissions increase is concerning.

Energy Source: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

In 2024, approximately 54% of electricity used in Mondelez manufacturing sites was renewable, up from 45% in 2023 and 40% in 2022. The company targets 100% renewable electricity by 2030. They have signed PPAs with Enel Green Power (65MW Texas solar) and Golden Peaks Capital (Poland), and installed on-site solar at 34 manufacturing sites. This is solid mid-range progress but not yet at 90%+ for a higher score.

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Mondelez has significant nature exposure through cocoa, palm oil, soy, and paper supply chains. The Cocoa Life programme covers 91% of cocoa volume with agroforestry (10 million shade trees distributed). Deforestation-free commitment for key commodities by end 2025. However, Rainforest Action Network gave Mondelez an 'F' grade for weak deforestation policies, citing insufficient traceability (palm oil only to mill level), weak NDPE enforcement, and links to forest destruction in Indonesia's Leus

Resource Use & Waste: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Approximately 96% of Mondelez packaging is designed to be recyclable. Food waste in manufacturing was reduced 25% vs 2018, exceeding the 15% target. The company is a signatory of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. However, virgin plastic use increased 4.6% vs 2020 baseline in 2024, missing the 5% reduction target. The company used 875,800 metric tons of packaging in 2024. The backwards trajectory on virgin plastic is a notable gap.

Water Impact: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Mondelez achieved approximately 15% absolute water usage reduction at priority sites vs 2018 baseline, exceeding its 10% target. Priority sites are identified using the WRI Aqueduct tool. 24 sites recycle water from wastewater treatment plants, and 11 sites harvest rainwater. Data is third-party verified. The company is developing watershed-level roadmaps for at-risk basins by 2026. However, total water footprint across the agricultural supply chain is not fully quantified.

Targets & Commitments: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

SBTi validated both near-term 2030 targets and net-zero 2050 target in April 2024. Absolute targets include 50.4% Scope 1+2 reduction and 30% Scope 3 reduction by 2030 (from 2018 baseline), aligned with 1.5°C pathway. FLAG-specific target of 36.4% reduction by 2030. No-deforestation commitment by end 2025. Carbon offsets are excluded from the corporate footprint per GHG Protocol. All targets are absolute, not intensity-based. This is strong target-setting with SBTi validation.

Transparency & Accountability: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Mondelez publishes an annual Snacking Made Right ESG report with detailed ESG datasheet, carbon accounting manual, and TCFD-aligned disclosure. Christine Montenegro McGrath serves as Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer. Data is independently third-party verified. The company has board oversight on sustainability and includes it as the fourth pillar of its long-term strategy. However, trade association memberships and lobbying activities are not fully transparent — the company failed to disclos

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Mondelēz International, Inc. score?

Starting at 8: Greenwashing lawsuit over Clif Bar 'climate neutral' claim was dismissed with prejudice in Oct 2025 (-0). EU antitrust fine of €337.5 million in May 2024 for abusing dominant market position (-2). Ukraine NACP designated Mondelez an 'international sponsor of war' for continuing Russian operations, leading to Nordic boycotts and royal warrant strippings (-1). InfluenceMap flagged undisclosed membership in National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies negatively on US climate

Mondelēz International, Inc. Sustainability Score: 36/100

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Mondelēz International, Inc.·FMCG / Consumer Goods·Deerfield, United States·Founded 2012·Last verified 21 April 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review-3 since last review

Mondelēz has credible emissions reporting and SBTi-validated 1.5°C targets, but operational Scope 1 emissions rose 12.3% in 2024, undermining absolute reduction claims. Nature exposure through cocoa and palm is poorly managed—Rainforest Action Network gave them an F for weak deforestation enforcement. Unresolved controversies include EU antitrust fines, Russian operations, and undisclosed trade association lobbying.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

FMCG / Consumer Goods sector ceiling.

30 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

60 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 60) = 51.0

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.7

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

36 / 100

The ten questions

Where Mondelēz International, Inc. is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (4/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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