Mondelez unveils investment strategies designed to bolster sustainability efforts

USA – Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) has announced a new wave of impact-first investments from its Sustainable Futures Impact Investment platform.

This initiative aims to advance scalable, high-impact solutions that address the intersections of climate, community, and circularity.

These efforts reflect the company’s strengthened focus on driving innovation that aligns with its Snacking Made Right sustainability strategy and Vision 2030 goals.

The company employs three approaches: direct investments, fund investments, and technical assistance, all designed to help scale promising solutions that can generate measurable impact.

Under Direct Investments, Mondelēz has introduced several new additions to its Sustainable Futures portfolio, including eAgronom, ZIRO, and Pack2Earth.

eAgronom is an ag-tech company aiding the transition to regenerative agriculture. It assists farmers in improving soil health, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing financial resilience through sustainable practices.

With over 1 million hectares already practicing more sustainable farming methods thanks to its support, eAgronom’s platform offers a comprehensive range of capabilities, including on-the-ground assistance, technology, and financing, while strengthening farmers’ adaptation to climate-related challenges.

ZIRO is a fintech startup that provides small merchants with affordable inventory financing, helping them increase sales, maintain consistent stock levels, and build financial stability.

With a projected reach of approximately 100,000 small merchants over the next three years, ZIRO aims to level the playing field by equipping small businesses with the financial tools needed for sustainable growth.

Pack2Earth is an advanced materials company supporting Mondelēz’s goal of replacing around 60,000 metric tons of plastic packaging with compostable materials by 2028.

Pack2Earth’s bio-based materials aim to provide sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics, including flexible plastics.

Mondelēz International also supports impact funds that align with the company’s mission to catalyze positive change on a large scale across different regions.

The company is part of a coalition of global corporations and development finance institutions that launched Circulate Capital’s Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Ocean Fund in May 2023.

This initiative aims to support local innovators who are addressing plastic waste in Latin America through scalable, impactful solutions.

In 2024, Mondelēz International’s investment in the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund contributed to the circulation or avoidance of over 7,600 tonnes of plastic, which resulted in more than 10,700 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and created over 34,900 tonnes of recycling infrastructure capacity across Southeast Asia and India.

Moreover, Mondelēz provides capacity-building support to early-stage ventures through Sustainable Futures investments.

These investments aim to validate novel technologies through large-scale pilots and rigorous scientific approaches.

In collaboration with SAM-DIMENSION GmbH, the company developed a multi-year pilot that demonstrated the value of innovative technology in a real-world, large-scale situation while following established protocols and methods to quantify positive impacts.

“Sustainability is an integral fourth pillar of Mondelēz International’s growth strategy. These Sustainable Futures investments are a part of our commitment to new, scalable solutions that address key challenges, promoting long-term business resilience and contributing to a thriving future for both people and the planet.” said Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer.

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