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Mondelēz International Releases 2021 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021 , demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals .

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  • CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021 , demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals .
  • Along with its progress in supporting human rights across the cocoa supply chain, the 2021 report demonstrates Mondelz Internationals progress in promoting human rights due diligence practices in the sourcing of additional commodities such as palm oil and hazelnuts.
  • This builds upon the companys long-standing focus on promoting human rights with the introduction of a dedicated Human Rights Policy aligned with the United Nations Human Rights Guiding Principles.
  • The Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report is part of Mondelz Internationals ongoing evaluation and review of best practices in enhancing its approach to respecting human rights.

The Hershey Company Releases its 2021 ESG Report

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today shared its 2021 ESG (environmental, social and governance) Report, highlighting the company's goals and progress across its priority ESG areas including cocoa sustainability, environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing and human rights, employee well-being, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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  • Hershey's 2021 ESG Report shares progress and new goals across its social and environmental priorities.
  • "Hershey has been an integral member of the communities in which we live and operate since our founding," said Michele Buck, CEO, The Hershey Company.
  • In 2021, Hershey updated its governance structure to better integrate, manage and optimize ESG as a key part of business operations .
  • Hershey founder,Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.