climate change
Olam marks World Environment Day with measures to enhance its operations
The UN-backed World Environment Day is celebrated today (June 5) each year as a means of driving engagement on protecting the environment. This includes key issues relating to the cocoa and confectionery sector, including deforestation and climate change. Chris Brown, Vice President and Global Head of Environment, Olam International, offers his view on progress being made
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars joins major global firms seeking climate change measures amid pandemic response
Mars CEO Grant F. Reid has joined over 100 CEOs of global firms including confectionery and ingredients sector companies in calling on governments to consider climate action as part of economic recovery plans from the impact of coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International join science-based sustainable business growth initiative
Global confectionery brand Mondelēz International has renewed its commitment to reduce environmental impact and drive sustainable growth at scale, by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest manifesto seeking government backing for its key sector markets amid a backdrop of continued trading uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars pledges to accelerate its core climate change initiative
International confectionery and food group Mars has confirmed its ambition to accelerate action to tackle climate change, with the launch of its new #PledgeForPlanet initiative.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé accelerates action to achieve zero net emissions by 2050
Nestlé has announced it is accelerating its climate change efforts to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and will sign the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge.
Preparations gather momentum for European Cocoa Forum
Preparations for this year’s European Cocoa Forum are fast gathering pace, with a series of discussion panels forming a major element of the event in Lisbon, Portugal.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Crown achieve sustainability goal after just two years
Just two years into its five-year initiative to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Crown Holdings has exceeded one of its two targeted 2020 sustainability goals.