Ferrero has unveiled its 16th Sustainability Report, highlighting notable advancements in eco-responsible sourcing, carbon reduction, and packaging innovation—continuing its commitment to building a transparent and resilient value chain.
1. Industry-Leading Ingredient Traceability
Thanks to strategic partnerships with Sourcemap and Starling, Ferrero now achieves 97% traceability for both cocoa and palm oil, and 94% for hazelnuts, ensuring nearly all their key ingredients can be traced back to the source.
2. Significant Carbon Emissions Reductions
In pursuit of its 2030 goal to halve greenhouse gas emissions (using a 2017/18 baseline), Ferrero has already achieved:
- 21.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions,
- Enhanced Scope 3 accounting by distinguishing FLAG (Forest, Land & Agriculture) and non-FLAG emissions for improved precision,
- 90% of electricity used in manufacturing and warehousing now sourced from renewable energy.
3. Packaging Redesign and Circularity
Ferrero has maintained its commitment to sustainable packaging:
- 92.1% of packaging now designed to be recyclable,
- Over 90% of materials are reusable, recyclable, or compostable,
- Notable upgrades such as shifting Ferrero Rocher boxes from polystyrene to polypropylene are helping reduce plastic usage.
4. Sustainability at the Core of Business Strategy
Giovanni Ferrero, Executive Chairman, emphasizes the company’s mindset:
“Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ferrero’s long-term strategy. It’s a fundamental driver of business resilience… To source responsibly, innovate boldly and safeguard the natural world for future generations.”
5. Commitments to Responsible Sourcing and Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
Ferrero employs a four-step due-diligence framework—rooted in transparency, supplier collaboration, and traceability—to uphold supply chain ethics and social responsibility. The company supports the EU Deforestation Regulation, advocating for clear legal standards and unified supply chain efforts.
6. Cocoa Sustainability at the Frontline
Ferrero’s latest Cocoa Charter progress report underscores strong performance:
- Around 64,000 cocoa farmers received personalized coaching,
- 182,000 farmers mapped and 470,000 hectares assessed for deforestation risk,
- 70% of cocoa sourced with physical traceability, and 85% from long-term grower groups.
Why It Matters
Ferrero’s sustainability efforts illustrate how a global food brand can:
- Build robust, transparent supply chains,
- Meet eco-goals through renewable energy and precise emissions tracking,
- Innovate in packaging design for reduced environmental impact,
- Support smallholder farmers and responsible sourcing frameworks,
- Lead with authenticity in corporate sustainability commitments.
In Summary
Ferrero’s 2025 Sustainability Report showcases tangible progress across multiple fronts—traceability, carbon reduction, packaging innovation, and ethical sourcing—anchoring sustainability as a strategic pillar of its legacy.