The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022, passed in July of the previous year, is a law that mandates companies to participate in waste management programs. Know more:
. The company’s purpose is to empower people to snack right with a mission to lead the future of snacking by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Snacking made right means focusing where the company can make a bigger difference and deliver greater long-term and positive impact. The Company’s strategy and goals in addressing these key focus areas are central to supporting growth around the world, including reducing the company’s environmental footprint.
In 2022, ahead of the implementation of the EPR law, the Company was able to collect 243,000 kilos of plastic waste, which is equivalent to the weight of two blue whales.Under the EPR Law, identified companies are required to collect back 20% of their plastic output by the end of 2023. To support the passing of the law and to reduce its impact on the planet, Mondelez Philippines is partnering withfor the recovery and diversion of 100% of the equivalent of its yearly plastic packaging output.
“It is wonderful to welcome Mondelez Philippines to the PCX community of passionate and committed private sector partners who together aim to deliver meaningful change to this urgent and important issue,” saysAtty. Joseph Fabul, former Country Manager for Corporate and Government Affairs of Mondelez Philippines
, “Through this commitment, we are showing support for the EPR Law and encouraging other companies and industries to do the same. Plastic waste reduction and collection is everyone’s responsibility. Let us work to create a cleaner and waste-free Philippines as our legacy to future generations.”
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