GlobeNewswire Inc | Feb 18, 2021 10:00AM EST

February 18, 2021

-- Builds on companys commitment to deliver a positive impact on people and planet -- Platform will incubate, finance and build partnerships in the impact investment space

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced the launch of Sustainable Futures, an impact investing platform to incubate, finance and support self-sustaining ventures that address key challenges in the world, including climate change. Part of the companys ongoing efforts to create a positive impact on people and planet, the new platform gives Mondelz International the opportunity to pursue and nurture innovative projects, together with like-minded investors, that align with its sustainability strategy and help deliver on its commitments.

We dont have all the answers, but we do know that alone, we can never achieve significant progress in the fight against systemic issues like climate change, said Dirk Van de Put, Chief Executive and Chairman of Mondelz International. Sustainable Futures is our first foray into impact investing and gives us the opportunity to work with others in supporting environmental and social projects that can help drive meaningful, long-term change.

Sustainable Futures seeks to co-invest in projects addressing climate change, as well as making seed investments into social ventures that aim to improve livelihoods and build healthy communities. Through the platform, Mondelz International intends to invest in projects that protect forests, reduce carbon emissions or increase resilience in landscapes from which it sources raw materials.

The first social ventures will initially include support for an NGO in India that will set up a sustainable, women-owned social enterprise to up-cycle multi-layered plastic packaging into board for multiple uses, and a venture with INMED Aquaponics Social Enterprise (ASE) in South Africa, supporting agro-entrepreneurs in climate-smart food production.

Its only by testing and learning new approaches, and by seeking new forms of partnership with NGOs, governments, and social entrepreneurs, that we can unleash the creativity we need to tackle some of the worlds most challenging issues, said Christine Montenegro McGrath, VP and Chief of Global Impact and Sustainability at Mondelz International. By offering seed investment and expertise through Sustainable Futures, Mondelz International can help to create lasting solutions in areas like forest protection, carbon emissions reduction, and innovation in recycling.

About Mondelz International

Mondelz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With2020net revenues of approximately $27billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such asOREO,belVitaandLUbiscuits;CadburyDairyMilk, MilkaandTobleronechocolate;Sour Patch Kidscandy andTridentgum. Mondelz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poors 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visitwww.mondelezinternational.comor follow the company on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/MDLZ.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements. Words, and variations of words, such as will, may, expect, intend, commitment and similar expressions are intended to identify Mondelz Internationals forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about the companys sustainability strategies, goals and initiatives. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Mondelz Internationals control, which could cause the companys actual results to differ materially from those indicated in its forward-looking statements. Please see Mondelz Internationals risk factors, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Mondelz Internationals most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. Mondelz International disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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