Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
The company discloses a time-bound target to reduce its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35% by 2025, from a base year of 2017. Further, it has set a time-bound target to reduce its scope 3 GHG emissions and achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company shows leadership by aligning all these targets with a 1.5-degree trajectory while consistently providing updates on these targets and emission reductions.
Plastic use and packaging waste
The company demonstrates commitment and activities related to plastic use reduction and transitioning towards sustainable packaging. For example, it operates returnable packaging systems to promote circular packaging; promotes recycling at local levels; and increases recycled content in its packaging. It also discloses quantitative data with regard to plastic use reduction and the use of sustainable packaging. Additionally, it has set reduction targets for virgin polymer production or overall plastic use and waste and reports progress against them.
Soil health and agrobiodiversity
The company discloses activities to improve soil health or agrobiodiversity in its production or sourcing practices. These include the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices across its supply chains by using cover crops, organic inputs and minimal tillage practices. Furthermore, it partners with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to establish a soil health framework.
Water withdrawal
The company discloses the amount of water it withdraws for its own operations in water-stressed areas. Furthermore, as part of its global responsible sourcing policy, the company mandates its suppliers to establish targets for reducing water usage in their own operations and devise plans to minimize water consumption across the entire value chain.
