Mondelēz International Receives Plastic Cleanup Partner Seal

Mondelēz International in the Philippines celebrated a major milestone in its sustainability journey as it has been conferred the Plastic Cleanup Partner Seal by the PCX Markets. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable practices, particularly its adherence to the Philippine Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law and ongoing efforts to manage plastic waste within the snacking industry.

Businesses that take meaningful, quantifiable steps to reduce plastic waste are given the Plastic Cleanup Partner label. In order to support a circular economy, Mondelēz International is participating in this project as part of a larger sustainability plan that aims to reduce packaging waste, improve recycling systems, and evolve packaging designs. PCX Markets is a plastic credit marketplace that works with businesses that gather and repurpose post-consumer plastic waste in an open, sustainable, and socially conscious manner.

“Achieving the Plastic Cleanup Partner seal is an important milestone for us. This seal is a powerful message to our stakeholders, consumers, and partners that we are actively working to ensure that plastic waste is diverted from nature and the landfill. It is a symbol of our dedication to our Sustainable Snacking Strategy,’ ensuring that the right snack is delivered in the right way. We believe compliance with the EPR Law is not just about meeting requirements; it’s about leading by example and advocating for others to follow. At Mondelēz International, we are committed to reducing plastic packaging, evolving our materials to use recycled content, and improving waste management systems in countries where we operate. That is why for every kilo of post-consumer plastic packaging we introduce to the market; we ensure the equivalent amount is collected and diverted from nature here in the Philippines.” ~Aleli Arcilla, Managing Director of Mondelēz International in the Philippines

In addition to receiving the Plastic Cleanup Partner seal, Mondelēz International also discussed its ongoing efforts to support the EPR Law. The company is committed to complying with the law’s guidelines and actively participates in initiatives to make packaging materials more circular and less wasteful. This commitment goes beyond the 40% collection and diversion requirement of the EPR Law this 2024. 

As part of a larger plastic sustainability plan, the company is dedicated to removing plastic pollution from the environment. Globally, Mondelēz International aims to ensure 98% or more of its packaging is designed for recyclability, and to reduce the amount of virgin plastic it uses by 2025.

By continuing to collect and divert all of its post-consumer plastic packaging, Mondelēz International hopes to establish sustainability as a fundamental component of its business practices and support a circular economy in which plastic is valued as a resource rather than ending up as waste. 

The company's commitment to diverting plastic pollution from the environment is part of a larger plastic sustainability strategy. Mondelēz International aims to recycle 98% of its packaging and reduce its use of virgin plastic by 2025.

Mondelēz International aims to collect and divert all post-consumer plastic packaging, prioritizing sustainability and contributing to a circular economy where plastic is valued as a resource rather than waste. 

About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world with 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.

About Mondelez Philippines 

Mondelez Philippines, Inc. has been providing consumers with delicious snack products for the past 61 years - since 1963. Its product portfolio includes Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise and sandwich spread, Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits, as well as Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates. The company employs about 450 people in the Philippines, with a manufacturing facility in Parañaque City. Visit https://ph.mondelezinternational.com/home