How are Mondelēz International and Amcor contributing to a circular economy?
Mondelēz International has set out a long-term business strategy, naming sustainability as its fourth key pillar, in a bid to drive growth and create greater business value.
Part of this process is the ‘Light and Right’ strategy, which aims to simplify materials across the business and remove all unnecessary packaging.
While plastic plays an important part in the security, quality, protection and preservation of food products, there is a gap in sustainable local recycling solutions, says Christine Montenegro McGrath, Senior Vice President and Chief Global Impact and Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International.
She says: “Our packaging strategy is focused on using less packaging, better packaging and helping to build better systems. This investment brings together multiple stakeholders in the supply chain to scale the infrastructure and technology needed to help create a more sustainable future for plastics and is part of our longer-term focus on working toward our goal of net-zero packaging waste by supporting circular economies.”
On this new collaboration, Frank Lehmann, Vice President of Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor says: “Amcor is continually seeking opportunities to invest in new technologies that will bring long-term benefits to our customers, consumers and the planet. We recognise our products can play a vital role in the circular economy, and partnerships like this enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our customers, like Mondelēz International.”
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How are Mondelēz International and Amcor contributing to a circular economy?
Mondelēz International has set out a long-term business strategy, naming sustainability as its fourth key pillar, in a bid to drive growth and create greater business value.
Part of this process is the ‘Light and Right’ strategy, which aims to simplify materials across the business and remove all unnecessary packaging.
While plastic plays an important part in the security, quality, protection and preservation of food products, there is a gap in sustainable local recycling solutions, says Christine Montenegro McGrath, Senior Vice President and Chief Global Impact and Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International.
She says: “Our packaging strategy is focused on using less packaging, better packaging and helping to build better systems. This investment brings together multiple stakeholders in the supply chain to scale the infrastructure and technology needed to help create a more sustainable future for plastics and is part of our longer-term focus on working toward our goal of net-zero packaging waste by supporting circular economies.”
On this new collaboration, Frank Lehmann, Vice President of Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor says: “Amcor is continually seeking opportunities to invest in new technologies that will bring long-term benefits to our customers, consumers and the planet. We recognise our products can play a vital role in the circular economy, and partnerships like this enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our customers, like Mondelēz International.”
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Target 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.
- Target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
- Target 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions the goal of “net-zero packaging waste” and the focus on “using less packaging, better packaging, and helping to build better systems.” These indicate a commitment to reducing waste generation and improving packaging practices. Additionally, the collaboration between Mondelēz International and Amcor demonstrates a partnership that mobilizes knowledge, expertise, and technology to achieve sustainable goals. These indicators can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses. | – Commitment to reducing waste generation – Focus on using less packaging and better packaging – Investment in infrastructure and technology for a sustainable future for plastics |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. | – Commitment to reducing waste generation – Focus on using less packaging and better packaging – Investment in infrastructure and technology for a sustainable future for plastics |
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | Target 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution. | – Commitment to reducing waste generation – Focus on using less packaging and better packaging – Investment in infrastructure and technology for a sustainable future for plastics |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources. | – Collaboration between Mondelēz International and Amcor – Mobilization of knowledge, expertise, and technology |
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