What we eat today can change our tomorrow
On 25 September 2015, the 193 member countries of the United Nations signed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of 17 global goals, including many linked to the current food models such as fighting hunger, poverty, access to education and climate change. This is why we chose to take action.
Achievements
Zero hunger
3,200+ tonnes of products donated to people in need.
Good health and well-being
Since 2010*, 497 product reformulations to reduce total and saturated fat, and salt content.
16 new products with no added sugar, rich in fibre, whole grains or legume-based.
* In 2010, Barilla began monitoring this indicator; that year is therefore used for reference.
Quality education
Over 44,500 children involved in Giocampus and Vivismart projects.
Around 300 children with access to education at the school built in Côte d'Ivoire.
Gender equality
The unjustified pay gap for all Barilla people has been eliminated.
38,5% of Barilla executives and managers are women.
Affordable and clean energy
62% of the purchased electricity comes from renewable sources with GO certificates.
Decent work and economic growth
The continued commitment to make the working environment more inclusive and attentive to the balance between private and professional life.
Over 160,000 hours of training provided to Barilla people and an investment of 4 million to help their professional growth.
Promoted the development of 18 ERGs (Employee Resource Groups): interest groups created by employees, centred around specific types of diversity.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
96% route capacity optimization.
Around 4,000 shipments switched from road to intermodal transport.
Sustainable cities and communities
Over 3€ million in philanthropic donations.
agriBosco: a 23-hectare space where sustainable agriculture co-exists with nature, courtesy of the collaboration with Legambiente and AzzeroCO2.
Responsible consumption and production
8,500 farms involved in sustainable farming projects.
67% of raw materials purchased from sustainable supply chains.
2 specifications for sustainable cultivation of common wheat:
Harrys Charter and Mulino Charter
Durum Wheat Manifesto: a set of commitments for a better and more responsible durum wheat supply chain.
Basil Charter
Climate action
-28% CO2eq emissions per tonne of finished product (since 2010*) and signed up to SBTi.
1 carbon-compensated brand: Wasa
-21% water consumption in factories, per tonne of finished product (since 2010*).
99.8% packaging designed for recycling and >99% paper and cardboard from supply chains with certification for the responsible management
of forests.
Over 92% of waste produced was sent for recycling and energy recovery.
*In 2010, Barilla began monitoring this indicator; that year is therefore used for reference.
Life on land
Zero testing** of raw materials and products on animals, directly or indirectly.
Support for protection of biodiversity via Mulino Charter and Basil Charter.
*In 2010, Barilla began monitoring this indicator; that year is therefore used for reference.
**Except in cases where it is explicitly required by law, as stated on page 163.
Partnership for the goals
The results achieved were possible thanks to dialogue and constant
discussion with the stakeholders in the supply chain, with the academic, scientific, non-profit world and with institutions, at national and international level.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our way of doing business
Every day we commit to bringing ever tastier, safer products, with a more balanced nutritional profile, to tables around the world: and we are convinced that what makes our products good is also the care we take to improve and innovate our production processes to reduce the impact on the planet.
Nutrition & Wellbeing
Good food builds stronger communities.
Sustainable sourcing
Stronger communities grow a better future.