Barilla Group's Sustainability Report Highlights Progress in People, Environment, and Communities

The Barilla Group, a global leader in the production of pasta, sauces, and baked goods, has released its new Sustainability Report, which highlights the company's progress in improving the well-being of people, protecting the environment, and supporting local communities. The report showcases the company's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility.

Key Takeaways:

• Barilla invested in improving its products, with almost 500 products reformulated and improved since 2010, and 40 new products launched in 2022.
• The company aims to innovate and reduce the impact of production processes in terms of CO2eq emissions, energy, and water consumption, and to promote sustainable supply chains and design packaging to be recyclable.
• Barilla donated €3.2 million and over 3,200 tonnes of products to express concrete proximity to communities.
• The company purchased 67% of its strategic raw materials responsibly, involving over 9,000 companies in sustainable agriculture projects.
• Barilla maintained a presence in over 100 countries, with 29 factories (15 in Italy and 14 elsewhere), and produced over 2.1 million tonnes of food in 2022.
• The report highlights Barilla's commitment to reducing environmental impact, including reducing CO2eq emissions by 32% and water consumption by 24% since 2010.
• The company launched 40 new products in 2022, including a new pesto with sustainable basil and lemon, and has reformulated 500 products since 2010.
• Barilla invested €1 billion over five years, half of which in Italy, to improve product quality and safety processes, renew industrial assets, and adopt new technologies.
• The company donated €2.2 million and around 3,200 tonnes of products to improve access to food, enhance inclusion, and support local development.

Statistics:

• Barilla's 2022 turnover amounted to €4.663 billion, an increase of 18% compared to 2021.
• The company allocated €230 million to products innovation, efficiency improvements, and increased production capacity in 2022.
• Barilla reduced CO2eq emissions by 32% and water consumption by 24% since 2010.
• The company purchased 67% of its strategic raw materials responsibly in 2022.
• Barilla had a presence in over 100 countries with 29 factories (15 in Italy and 14 elsewhere) in 2022.

Sources:

• Barilla Group
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• Original Press Release: Parma, June 26 -- Barilla Group issued the following news release.