Climate Change Data

Mutti S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:39,217 tonnes CO₂e
Scope 2 Emissions:14,191 tonnes CO₂e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Approximately 90% of total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Total Energy Consumption:785,153 GJ
Water Consumption:1,883.61 ML
Waste Generated:18,183.86 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:Stable emission intensity index (0.16) between 2022 and 2023.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Sustainability
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched Green Strategy in May 2023.
  • Calculated Scope 3 emissions for 2023.
  • Maintained stable energy indicators despite meteorological challenges.
  • Implemented measures to recover residual heat from evaporated tomato water, increasing savings from 910 MWh in 2022 to approximately 1375 MWh in 2023.
  • Installed a new 500 kWp photovoltaic system (to be commissioned in 2024) at the Oliveto Citra plant.

Social Achievements

  • Increased total number of employees by 15% to 501 in 2023.
  • Provided 9472 hours of training to employees in 2023 (more than double the 3227 hours in 2022).
  • Continued partnership with Next Association, providing training to disadvantaged unemployed groups.
  • Awarded the Welcome Prize for the second consecutive year for inclusive employment opportunities.
  • Donated over EUR 250,000 worth of products in 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Approved sustainability governance model in May 2023.
  • Amended Articles of Association to include a commitment to a climate-neutral economy.
  • Adopted a Supplier Code of Conduct in October 2023.
  • No critical issues reported through the Whistleblowing channel during the reporting period.
  • No significant incidents of non-compliance with laws and regulations in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Transition to a climate-neutral economy.

Environmental Challenges

  • Meteorological issues affecting harvest continuity and final yield.
  • Extreme volatility of energy costs.
  • Climate change affecting tomato supplies.
  • Management of the supply chain.
  • Increase in injuries at production sites (9% increase in group frequency index).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy optimization measures (renewable energy production, MVR evaporators, economizers).
  • Risk management model to map and assess potential risks.
  • Long-term partnerships with over 800 farmers to mitigate procurement risks.
  • Adoption of SAP Ariba and EcoVadis platforms to manage suppliers.
  • Additional training, information, and organizational activities to improve workplace safety.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits conducted at supplier sites.

Responsible Procurement
  • Detailed self-assessment questionnaires; Supplier Code of Conduct; SAP Ariba platform; EcoVadis platform (from 2024); Mutti Sustainable Agricultural Product Specifications; promotion of SA8000 principles; mechanised harvesting; tomato traceability certification (ISO 22005:2007).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Climate change affecting tomato supplies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SA 8000

Third-party Assurance: None

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • InstaFactory (mobile factory); Sul Campo tomato purée; Mutti Soups; Vegetable Ragù; planned table sauces.

Awards & Recognition

  • Welcome Prize (2023)