Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Resource efficiency and environmental protection
• Employees and society
• Quality and cost-effectiveness
• Governance and corporate culture

Environmental Achievements

• Saved approximately 1.7 million liters of heating oil between 2019 and 2021, corresponding to approximately 5,600 tons of CO₂ reduction through heat recovery.
• 100% green electricity use.
• Reduced packaging material by 120 tons (2018-2021).
• Reduced plastic in packaging by 15% on average (2021).

Social Achievements

• Launched 'Mimmola docet' training seminars in 2018 on environmental and sustainability topics.
• Received Randstad Award for most attractive employer in Northeast Italy in 2015 and 2016.
• Average 20 training hours per employee in 2021.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS) in 2011.
• Sustainability strategy anchored in company's Vision and Mission statements.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Globalized markets
• Limited availability of high-quality raw materials
• Price fluctuations and supply shortages
• Rising energy costs
• Shortage of qualified professionals

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a system of sustainable behavior within the company.
• Strategic goals and measures defined to address sustainability themes.
• Continuous improvement of processes and technologies to save resources.
• Long-term cultivation contracts with farmers.
• Collaboration with organizations promoting better conditions in cocoa-producing countries.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Direct sourcing from producers
• Long-term cultivation contracts
• Supplier assessment criteria including quality management, environmental management, and sustainability certifications.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IFS Food, BS OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, Halal, Kosher

Awards & Recognition

• Candy Kettle Award (2003)
• Sweets Global Award (2007)
• Sapore dell’anno (multiple years)
• Export Award Südtirol (2011)
• Sweetie Award (multiple years)
• Prodotto dell´anno (2018)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Supply Chain
• Climate Neutrality
• Mindful Indulgence
• Employee Well-being
• Sustainable Packaging

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced heating oil consumption by 1.9 million liters from 2021 to 2023, saving around 5,060 tons of CO2.
• CO2 savings of 6,079 tons through green electricity, heat recovery, and photovoltaic systems.
• 100% green electricity usage in production facilities.
• Installation of photovoltaic systems at Unterinn and Heinfels sites, generating over 66,000 kWh and 500,000 kWh annually respectively.
• ISO 14001 certification for production sites since 2001.
• Reduced plastic material in packaging by 120 tons from 2018 to 2022.
• Launched packaging with paper for Nutritional & Functional product line, reducing plastic content by 45%.

Social Achievements

• Launched "Nutritional & Functional" product line with reduced sugar and wholegrain options.
• Reduced total sugar input by 4% overall in 2020 (compared to 2018).
• Implemented sustainability trainings and "Healthy Fridays" initiatives for employees.
• Awards received: "We are inclusive" (Austrian Federal Ministry) and "Excellent Tyrolean training company" (Tyrolean Regional Government).

Governance Achievements

• Transparent supply chain management with sustainability evaluation tool for suppliers.
• Long-term cultivation contracts with farmers.
• Direct contact with producers and cooperatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing CO2 emissions across the entire value chain.
• Improving the recyclability of packaging and avoiding unnecessary packaging.
• Ensuring sustainable sourcing of raw materials from various regions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing heat recovery systems, using green electricity, and installing photovoltaic systems.
• Reducing plastic material in packaging and using more sustainable materials.
• Establishing own cultivation programs for hazelnuts, cocoa, and vanilla; partnering with sustainable suppliers.
• Investing in sustainable transportation and logistics.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainability Evaluation Tool for suppliers.
• Long-term cultivation contracts with farmers.
• Direct contact with producers and cooperatives.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, FSC®

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Nutritional & Functional product line

Awards & Recognition

• "We are inclusive"
• "Excellent Tyrolean training company"