To Mondelēz International:
As you know, Rainforest Action Network, along with our allies and partners, have been calling on Mondelēz International to protect rainforests and human rights by adapting a stringent, standalone Human Rights Defender policy.
The best way to protect forests and help safeguard Earth’s biodiversity and climate is by respecting the rights of Indigenous and local communities who are working to protect forests and other critical landscapes. Our supporters, and your customers, are joining the call to demand you take action to end deforestation, exploitation, and rights abuses in your supply chains and business partnerships.
Your company has been failing to take serious and necessary steps to address deforestation and rights abuses in its supply chains and business partnerships, falling behind many of its peers including Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever.
We call on Mondelēz's CEO, Mr. Van de Put, to show his commitment to respecting rights by adopting a standalone Human Rights Defenders policy.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.