Our sustainability journey
Our sustainability journey tells our story and the story of our commitment to people and the world we live in, to allow access to food to a growing number of people, fostering inclusion and development of local areas.
Barilla’s Sustainability Compass translates the company’s purpose “The Joy of Food for a Better Life” into a clear strategic direction for the years ahead guiding our way of doing business that connects products, people, climate and value chain – shaping Barilla’s journey toward sustainable growth.
Discover our Sustainability stories
A collection of the most meaningful initiatives that show how our commitment to sustainability translates into concrete actions and impact.
More than figures, our results motivate us to move boldly forward
"The joy of food, for a better life”. A commitment that takes concrete shape through a new strategic approach to sustainability, divided into 4 pillars and 8 strategic programmes, all fully integrated with our business strategy. A path that will guide us through to 2030, transforming our vision into daily actions and concrete commitments.
Products
Every day, we strive to offer good, safe, and nutritionally balanced food by investing in quality and innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainable packaging to reduce waste, cut emissions, and help build a more responsible food system.
90
of volumes sold source of fibre
99.9
of packaging is designed for recycling
People
We are dedicated to valuing our people by creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where diversity is embraced, well-being is protected, and skills grow in step with social change.
8,823
Barilla people
30
production facilities, 15 in Italy, 15 abroad
Value Chain
We work to build responsible, resilient supply chains, ensuring raw material quality through sustainable farming that respects the environment, people, and animal welfare, integrating strategic analysis to anticipate risks and guide decisions.
816
tons of cereals and basil
according to the Barilla Sustainable Farming rules.
Of which
4,160
tons
certified regenerative raw materials sourced.
Climate
We see climate change as one of the most urgent challenges, promoting a sustainable and resilient model by integrating adaptation and mitigation, reducing impacts and emissions across the value chain through science-based decisions.
-4.8
CO₂ emissions
compared to 2022 in line with SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative).
196
of water recycled and reused
in water-stressed areas compared to 2022.
The information and data contained in the report relate to Barilla Group for the period from 1st January to 31st December 2025, unless otherwise indicated.
Our way of doing business
Since 1877, we have been committed to offering quality food while respecting people and the environment, enriching and evolving this approach in relation to new knowledge that links the taste and goodness of our products to the way they are designed and manufactured, integrating what has long been defined as sustainability into our way of doing business.
Products
People
Value Chain
Climate
BRANDS
Our brands come with an extra helping of goodness
We bring people together around the joy of good food. The quality and goodness of our products are the point of arrival, the result of a journey along the entire production chain, from the procurement of raw materials to final distribution, which respects people and the environment from farm to fork.