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)