Simioni Veronica SDGs

A MISSION DRIVES BARILLA ALL PRODUCTS AND BRANDS MUST BRING THE WORLD FOOD THAT IS JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND HONEST, INSPIRED BY THE ITALIAN LIFESTYLE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET.

Barilla is committed to making its own contribution to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN FROM FIELD TO FORK

Every year, we consume the resources of 1.7 planets, which means that by 2050 we will need resources equivalent to 3 planets.

Every year, one third of the world’s food production (around 1.3 billion tonnes) is wasted.

RESPONSE

ISSUES

Changes in the economic, social and environmental scenario are affecting the sustainability of the whole food and agricultural sector.

821 million people are undernourished (one in nine) and 2.1 billion people (three in ten) suffer from obesity or are overweight.

GOOD, SAFE, QUALITY AND NUTRITIONAL BALANCED PRODUCTS

Good for you

Continuously improving the nutritional profile of products that are tasty, safe and contribute to a balanced diet. Promoting healthy lifestyles and a sustainable diet, inspired by the Italian way of life and the Mediterranean Diet.

Quality and safety

Nutrition

Thay have eformulated products to reduce the quantity of fats, saturated fats, salt and/or sugar.

They have removed palm oil from 100% of their products

They have engaged 80,000 people in activities dedicated to food and physical education, and healthier lifestyles

Food education

Good for the planet

Improving the efficiency of production processes in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. Promoting more sustainable agricultural and farming practices for all of the Group's strategic supply chains.

Barilla promotes the development of responsible farming practices, increasing the percentage of responsibly purchased raw materials

The group makes sure that all suppliers of raw materials of animal origin respect the highest animal welfare standards.

They have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and water consumption by 21%, per ton of finished product

Animal welfare

Responsible supply chains

Environment