Mondelēz Boosts Sustainability with New Impact Investments in AgTech, Fintech & Packaging
Mondelēz International Inc, has unveiled a new series of impact-focused investments through its Sustainable Futures Impact Investment platform. These efforts aim to advance scalable, high-impact initiatives that lie at the intersection of climate action, community well-being, and circular economy practices. This move reinforces the company’s intensified commitment to driving innovation aligned with its Snacking Made Right sustainability goals and its Vision 2030 roadmap.
The company continues to pursue a tripartite investment model—comprising direct investments, fund contributions, and technical support—geared toward amplifying the growth and measurable impact of emerging solutions.
Direct Investments
Recent additions to the Sustainable Futures portfolio include:
The company continues to pursue a tripartite investment model—comprising direct investments, fund contributions, and technical support—geared toward amplifying the growth and measurable impact of emerging solutions.
Direct Investments
Recent additions to the Sustainable Futures portfolio include:
- eAgronom: This ag-tech enterprise promotes the shift toward regenerative agriculture by equipping farmers with tools to boost soil health, cut carbon emissions, and build financial resilience. With over 1 million hectares already benefiting from its sustainable farming support, eAgronom’s platform integrates field-level guidance, technological solutions, and financial access to help farmers tackle climate-related challenges.
- ZIRO: A fintech venture focused on enabling small merchants to access affordable inventory financing. This support is designed to help them maintain stock consistency, boost sales, and strengthen financial foundations. With a target of reaching about 100,000 small businesses within three years, ZIRO aims to empower local entrepreneurs with the tools needed to grow sustainably.
- Pack2Earth: A materials innovation company helping Mondelēz progress toward its goal of replacing around 60,000 metric tons of plastic packaging by 2028. Using home-compostable, bio-based alternatives, Pack2Earth offers viable replacements for single-use plastics, including flexible packaging.
Fund Investments
Mondelēz also continues to invest in impact-focused funds that support large-scale, cross-regional change:
Mondelēz also continues to invest in impact-focused funds that support large-scale, cross-regional change:
- In May 2023, the company joined a coalition of global corporations and development finance institutions to launch Circulate Capital’s Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Ocean Fund. The fund aims to support local enterprises combatting plastic pollution across the region through scalable, results-driven innovations.
- In 2024, investment in the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund enabled the diversion or recycling of over 7,600 tonnes of plastic, cut more than 10,700 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, and helped build over 34,900 tonnes of recycling capacity in South and Southeast Asia.
Technical Support
The company also offers technical assistance to emerging ventures within its Sustainable Futures portfolio. This includes pilot programs and scientific validation to test and scale promising technologies. One such example is the collaboration with SAM-DIMENSION GmbH, where Mondelēz ran a multi-year pilot to demonstrate the effectiveness of its technology under real-world conditions, following rigorous impact assessment protocols.
“Sustainability stands as the fourth pillar in our growth strategy,” said Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International. “These Sustainable Futures investments reflect our commitment to backing scalable innovations that address critical global challenges. Through this, we aim to build long-term resilience for our business and contribute to a healthier future for both people and the planet.”
The company also offers technical assistance to emerging ventures within its Sustainable Futures portfolio. This includes pilot programs and scientific validation to test and scale promising technologies. One such example is the collaboration with SAM-DIMENSION GmbH, where Mondelēz ran a multi-year pilot to demonstrate the effectiveness of its technology under real-world conditions, following rigorous impact assessment protocols.
“Sustainability stands as the fourth pillar in our growth strategy,” said Christine Montenegro McGrath, Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International. “These Sustainable Futures investments reflect our commitment to backing scalable innovations that address critical global challenges. Through this, we aim to build long-term resilience for our business and contribute to a healthier future for both people and the planet.”
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