Transforming our product portfolio
To move to net zero at pace we're accelerating the evolution of our brand portfolio. We’re intensifying our scientific research to develop more:
- sustainable crops from our suppliers
- plant-based foods and beverages
- climate-friendly and carbon neutral products
- environmentally friendly packaging.
As consumer preferences move towards more transparent and sustainable products, our brand teams continue to adapt. They’re increasingly incorporating sustainability design principles into their decision-making for product development.
We all need standards
To support this, we’re providing more information at product level about the environmental impact of our ingredient supply chains. We’re also standardising the way we measure greenhouse gas emissions across our 2000 brands. That makes it easier to make comparisons and identify brands that don’t meet our corporate targets for carbon neutrality.
By increasing the number of 'carbon neutral' brands that we can offer to consumers we’re giving them the opportunity to join the fight against climate change.
KitKat
KitKat has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2025. The brand aims to reduce the emissions generated through the sourcing of its ingredients, the manufacturing of the product and its distribution by more than 50% as part of the plan.
Wunda
Our innovative plant-based milk alternative is made from yellow split-peas which are one of the most environmentally friendly sources of plant-based protein. The Wunda range has been carbon neutral from launch and is certified by the Carbon Trust.
Garden Gourmet
Good for you, good for the planet. Our Garden Gourmet brand committed to carbon neutrality by 2022. The range includes vegetarian or vegan plant-based options, including the latest generation of meat alternatives with the ‘Sensational’ range, but also veggie ingredients and dishes.
Nespresso zero
Though the brand has been carbon neutral across its business operations since 2017, we’re now committing to full carbon neutrality by 2022, across its supply chain and product life cycle.
The meat of the matter
With animal agriculture using up 30% of arable land, 70% of fresh water and 20% of all energy, alternative, plant-based forms of protein are becoming an increasingly important part of our diet.
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