Sustainability baked in

We're dedicated to making a difference.

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Sustainability Pillars

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Planet

We are committed to reducing our impact on the planet.  We want to bake life better without costing the Earth. 

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Products

We are committed to developing and making products that consumers love with sustainability baked in.

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People

We are committed to create a positive impact in the lives of our consumers, employees and local communities.

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Planet

  • Climate Action: We are working to reduce carbon emissions in our own operations and with our suppliers to limit climate impact across our value chain. We have committed to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Our greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative. To view our targets click here.
  • Water: We are committed to manage water responsibly across our value chain.
  • Waste: We are driving reduction in operational waste, working towards zero waste to landfill.  We are committed to minimising food waste.
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Product

  • Nutrition: We provide clear and consistent nutritional information on every branded pack and we are innovating to expand our portfolio of ‘better for you’ products.
  • Ingredients: We are collaborating with our suppliers to ensure our key ingredients are sustainably sourced and to enhance biodiversity. 100% of the palm oil we source directly is already sustainable and we aiming to achieve the same for cocoa.
  • Packaging: We are working to reduce the amount of packaging we use and to increase the proportion of our packaging that is recyclable.
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People

  • Employees: We have established company programmes to enhance employee health, safety and wellbeing, to ensure diversity and inclusion and to develop talent.
  • Communities: We are working to develop programmes that have a positive impact in the local communities in which we operate.

Our guiding principles

Our approach to sustainability is underpinned by five guiding principles to ensure Product Safety, Quality, Ethics, Human Rights and Animal Welfare.

Product Safety

Ensuring product traceability and safety.

Quality First

Always maintaining the highest standards of quality for our consumers and customers.

Business Ethics

Always acting with integrity and doing the right thing.

Human Rights

Respecting and promoting human rights throughout our value chain.

Animal Welfare

Ensuring ethical treatment and welfare of animals in our value chain.