Kraft Heinz

The company mentions that it conducts scenario analyses and updates its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to adapt to changing internal and external factors, including evaluating climate-related risks. Kraft Heinz recognises the financial and climate opportunity of expanding its offering of plant-based proteins. However, the company does not mention any specifics of its scenario analysis and it is unclear if it was conducted on a 1.5C scenario or 2C scenario.

The company discloses the categories of its total scope 3 emissions. However, it does not disclose emissions from animal agriculture.

The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 within all its scopes. In the company's CDP report it states it has a new FLAG target, to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030. The company has yet to submit its target to the SBTi for validation, stating it plans to do this within two years.

Kraft Heinz recognises the climate-related opportunity linked to protein diversification in its CDP reporting. Additionally, it recognises the need to reduce emissions from the animal proteins it sources.

Kraft Heinz states in its CDP report that it is increasing its offering of plant-based proteins both in response to consumer demand and also recognise the climate benefits of these products. However the company is not strategically integrating plant-based within its climate strategy.

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The company provides examples of plant-based product launches, however, it does not disclose metrics related to its plant-based portfolio.

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The Board provides oversight on the company's global ESG strategy. However, there is no evidence protein diversification is discussed at the board level, as it is not clearly incorporated into the company's climate strategy.

The company discloses that its board member, Ms. Knapp, has expertise in sustainability.

From the company's disclosure it is unclear whether the board has expertise in nutrition/health.

Kraft Heinz discloses some of its lobbying activities related to its US market, however, it is unclear how it engages with policy makers across other geographies.

It is unclear from the disclosure whether the company's lobbying actions are aligned with positive nutrition or climate outcomes.

The company discloses the names of trade associations that could affect the climate. However, it is unclear if this is a full list of its associations.

It is unclear whether the associations of which the company is a member of are aligned with positive nutrition and climate outcomes.

The company mentions in its ESG Report 2023 that in 2022, it started building partnerships with climate experts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. However, Kraft Heinz has not committed to decarbonising its business in line with the principles of a Just Transition.

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Kraft Heinz states that key focus areas of its net zero initiative includes partnering to scale methane inhibitors and anaerobic digesters for meat and dairy ingredient. However, no examples of specific programmes were disclosed. Kraft Heinz is a founding member of SAI Platform’s new Regenerative Agriculture Program along with approximately 30 companies from across the agricultural value chain. The program will work to scientifically validate regenerative principles, engage with farmers, and develop a mechanism for corporations to verify and communicate regenerative impacts to external stakeholders.

The company states that it has a climate transition plan. It also discloses its ESG strategy, which includes three key pillars such as healthy living & community support, environmental stewardship, and responsible sourcing. However, the company does not have a just transition strategy.

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The company discloses that it offers a range of plant-based products such as Heinz Beanz Burgers, Heinz Beanz Bowls, and Heinz Beanz Nuggets. The company continues its partnernship with NotCo to launch plant-based cheese.

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While the company is producing new products with healthier and more sustainable characteristics it is unclear from the disclosure how the company is allocating resources to improve these attributes.

Kraft Heinz launched its range 'Heinz made for veggiez' to help customers make plant-based meals. The sauces are vegan, gluten-free and contain no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. However there is no clear evidence of the company formulating plant-based products with improved nutritional attributes.

The company is working to improve the sustainability of its product offering; for example it has launched a plant-based version of its Kraft American Cheese, which has a lower carbon footprint.

Kraft Heinz has not made a commitment to developing and delivering marketing and merchandising strategies related to alternative protein sources.

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Kraft Heinz does not publicly disclose sufficient evidence promoting the nutritional attribute of plant proteins on social media, in-store, and via product labelling. Kraft Heinz's website promotes the nutritional attributes of its Beanz Burger, but it is unclear if the Beanz Burger is available in its key markets.

Kraft Heinz does not promote the sustainability attributes of alternative protein sources.

The company is using consumer insights to inform the expansion of its plant-based offering, stating that consumers want alternatives to its most iconic and well loved products.

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