What “Snacking Made Right” Really Means at Mondelēz | ESG Decoded Podcast #176

What does it take to embed sustainability into a global snack company, without losing sight of taste, scale, or impact?

This week on ESG Decoded, host Emma Cox is joined by Susanne Mathis-Alig, Vice President of ESG Reporting and Head of Impact Investing at Mondelēz International, the global company behind household brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Ritz. 

Susanne shares how the company is advancing sustainability through its “Snacking Made Right” strategy, which focuses on sustainable sourcing, packaging, and climate goals. She also discusses the challenges of ESG reporting, balancing regulation with impact, and how consumer behavior drives meaningful progress.

During this episode, you will learn:

• What “Snacking Made Right” means in practice at Mondelēz

• How the company is addressing circularity and packaging waste

• What it takes to meet ESG reporting demands across global markets

• How consumer expectations are shaping sustainability strategies

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Episode Resources: Mondelēz International – Snacking Made Right Sustainability Strategy: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/Snacking-Made-Right Cocoa Life Program – Mondelēz’s Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing Initiative: https://www.cocoalife.org 2024 ESG Report – Mondelēz International: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/snacking-made-right/reporting-and-disclosure/ -

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