FMCG / Consumer Goods·Deerfield, United States·Founded 2012

Mondelēz International, Inc. sustainability score: 36/100

Mondelēz International is a $31.5 billion multinational FMCG company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, producing snacks, chocolate, and confectionery across 190 countries.

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36/100
Below expectations-3 since last review
Joint 27th of 45 in FMCG / Consumer Goods
Pending reviewMixed evidence· 18 src

Mondelēz has strong climate reporting infrastructure and SBTi-validated targets, but operational emissions rose 12.3% in 2024 despite supply-chain reductions. Nature exposure is severe—Rainforest Action Network gave it an 'F' for weak deforestation enforcement. Recent controversies include an EU antitrust fine, Russian operations boycotts, and undisclosed climate-hostile trade association memberships.

Mondelēz International, Inc. scores 36/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.

That places Mondelēz International, Inc. joint 459th of 847 companies scored, and joint 27th of 45 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.

At a glance

Mondelēz International, Inc.'s strongest and weakest areas

Strongest
  • Its climate targets8/10
  • Emissions from its own operations7/10
Weakest
  • Its effect on nature4/10
  • Its record on controversies4/10
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Mondelēz International, Inc. in context

How does Mondelēz International, Inc. compare with other fmcg / consumer goods companies?

Where Mondelēz International, Inc. sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.

Among the 45 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Mondelēz International, Inc. is tied =27th of 45, with 3 others.

=27/45
Mondelēz International, Inc.'s rank
39
Industry average
23
Industry low
56
Industry high
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What would raise this score

Where Mondelēz International, Inc. lost the most points

Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.

  1. Its effect on nature4/10

    Rainforest Action Network assigned 'F' grade for inadequate NDPE enforcement, palm oil traceability only to mill level, and documented links to Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem forest destruction.

  2. Its record on controversies4/10

    Undisclosed climate-hostile trade association lobbying (NAM).

  3. How it uses materials and handles waste5/10

    Virgin plastic use increased 4.6% vs 2020 baseline in 2024, missing the 5% reduction target.

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The ten questions

What is Mondelēz International, Inc. doing well, and where does it fall short?

Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Controversies & Red Flags (4/10, 4/10).

Method and evidence

How we worked this out

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About Mondelēz International, Inc.

Mondelēz International is a $31.5 billion multinational FMCG company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, producing snacks, chocolate, and confectionery across 190 countries. Founded in 2012 through restructuring, it ranks among the world's largest snack manufacturers with brands including Cadbury, Oreo, and Clif Bar.

Founded
2012
Headquarters
Deerfield, United States
Employees
~90,000
Annual revenue
~$36.4B
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