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  • Overall approach
    7/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      4/4
      Overall commitment
      Conversion-free/zero-gross conversion/zero-net conversion commitment or a zero deforestation/deforestation-free commitment that explicitly includes all other natural ecosystems
      4/4
      "Danone is committed to eliminating deforestation from its supply chain. We have taken significant steps to meet this commitment over the years. In 2012, we issued our Forest Policy, committing to No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) supply chain by 2020*. To clarify our global strategies on key materials and ingredients, we issued our Paper & Board Policy in 2012, Soy Policy in 2014, and Palm Oil Policy in 2015. In 2014, we signed the New York Declaration on Forests. Finally, we participated actively in the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) resolution to achieve zero net deforestation and conversion in key commodity sectors [...] *Our original commitments for 2020 have been extended. In 2020 Danone started to renew its commitment to Deforestation Conversion Free beyond 2020, aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). In parallel to managing global supply chain challenges due to the pandemic and economic crisis, in 2021 we focused on aligning the ambitions with the internal teams such as procurement, suppliers and operations. The new policy will bring balancing Pro Nature & Pro People to the fore and will be disclosed in due course."
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      "Danone spearheaded the One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) coalition with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) which was launched at the UN General Assembly in September 2019 and aims to protect and restore cultivated and natural biodiversity. Twenty companies had signed on by the end of 2019 (learn more).Danone is leading the global business coalition “Farming for Generations” which aims to identify best practices and innovations across different farming models, farm sizes and geographies (learn more).In May 2014, Danone joined The Forest Trust (TFT), an international non-profit organization that works with businesses to place environmentally and socially responsible products on the market.Danone has been member of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2011.Danone is a founding member of the Support Asia For Sustainable Palm Oil (SASPO), created in 2016.Danone supports the principles of "The Palm Oil Innovation Group" (POIG) and signed-up the Charter for Retailers and Manufacturers. POIG brings together leading NGOs with palm oil producing companies, brands and other actors in the supply chain to share and develop leading practices to ensure that responsible palm oil becomes available in the market place.Danone is a member of the Roundtable on Responsible Soy and has signed the Cerrado Manifesto, a call for action to stop deforestation and vegetation loss in Brazil's Cerrado. "
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests cover 30% of the world’s land surface (3,69 billion hectares in 2005) and provide 1.6 billion people with wood products (energy source for heat and cooking, source of income, etc.) and non-wood products (food, health). Worldwide, 300 million people live in forests, including 60 million indigenous people for whom forests are vital to their survival, faith and traditions."
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      0/1
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Pulp & paper

      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Not specified
      "In 2021, Danone’s environmental strategy is sponsored by the CEO and the COO End-to-End and Design-to-Delivery who is a member of the Executive Committee [...] • the Executive Committee, which oversees the annual strategic planning process establishes the operational roadmaps and action plans to achieve the Company’s commitments, working with the Strategy and Risks Department [...] In order to reach its Net Zero goal, Danone has developed the following strategy: eliminating deforestation from its supply chain"
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      Type of climate target: Net-zero emissions

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2050
      "As part of its Climate Policy, Danone pledged in 2015 to achieve net zero emissions throughout its entire value chain by 2050 (scopes 1, 2 and 3, i.e. all direct and indirect emissions, including those of suppliers and consumers) by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting remaining emissions. In 2019, Danone underlined its pledge by signing the “Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge” at the UN Climate Summit"
      Open source document
  • Commodity score
    48/90
    • Palm oil
      60/90
      • Commitment Strength
        16/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat

            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
            Overarching deforestation commitment applies to palm oil "Danone is working on renewing its commitment to Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) beyond 2020, and aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). The new commitment will include a larger scope of topics, as well as monitoring progress toward NDPE, using IRF. The new policy will have more concise commitments, including eliminating conversion of natural ecosystems, remediation and restoration and cut-off dates. [...] We are participating in alliances that further collaboration and progress towards zero deforestation, including: the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG); the North America Sustainable Palm Oil Network (NASPON)"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Overarching deforestation commitment applies to palm oil "Danone is working on renewing its commitment to Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) beyond 2020, and aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). The new commitment will include a larger scope of topics, as well as monitoring progress toward NDPE, using IRF. The new policy will have more concise commitments, including eliminating conversion of natural ecosystems, remediation and restoration and cut-off dates. [...] We are participating in alliances that further collaboration and progress towards zero deforestation, including: the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG); the North America Sustainable Palm Oil Network (NASPON)"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
            Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Not specified
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: NA
            "Danone has set and maintained its traceability target at 100%. Earthworm Foundation traces for Danone the origins of all the sourcing of its Palm Oil back to the mills and plantations. Danone updated its supply chain details (Tier 1 suppliers and mills used in H2 2021) recently, as part of its commitment to transparency showing we have 99.8% traceability to mill and to plantation: Overall in 2021, Danone reached 99,9% traceability to mill and plantation"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Danone has set and maintained its traceability target at 100%. Earthworm Foundation traces for Danone the origins of all the sourcing of its Palm Oil back to the mills and plantations. Danone updated its supply chain details (Tier 1 suppliers and mills used in H2 2021) recently, as part of its commitment to transparency showing we have 99.8% traceability to mill and to plantation: Overall in 2021, Danone reached 99,9% traceability to mill and plantation"
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Risk assessment and supply chain mapping
            "Danone has set and maintained its traceability target at 100%. Earthworm Foundation traces for Danone the origins of all the sourcing of its Palm Oil back to the mills and plantations. Danone updated its supply chain details (Tier 1 suppliers and mills used in H2 2021) recently, as part of its commitment to transparency showing we have 99.8% traceability to mill and to plantation: Overall in 2021, Danone reached 99,9% traceability to mill and plantation"
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "Danone has set and maintained its traceability target at 100%. Earthworm Foundation traces for Danone the origins of all the sourcing of its Palm Oil back to the mills and plantations. Danone updated its supply chain details (Tier 1 suppliers and mills used in H2 2021) recently, as part of its commitment to transparency showing we have 99.8% traceability to mill and to plantation: Overall in 2021, Danone reached 99,9% traceability to mill and plantation"
            Open source document
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        14/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Suppliers
          These Danone Sustainability Principles, hereinafter referred to as the “DSP”, establish the standards for Danone and its partners, including suppliers, distributors and all other third parties, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”, and outline commitments to form fair, sustainable, and ethical relationships. [...] the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work , the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles [...] Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic
          "Danone has chosen to prioritize its direct support to smallholders by investing in pilotprojects for smallholders in high-risk deforestation regions. For example, Danone hasbeen a supporter of the Siak Pelalawan Landscape Programme (SPLP) since it waslaunched in Indonesia in July 2019. As a Supporter within the coalition, Danone’scommitment focusses on ‘Goal 2’, which has the target to ensure that by 2025, for atleast 50 high priority villages in Siak and Pelalawan districts, the livelihoods of palm oilfarmers and their communities has improved. Project deliverables are monitored atleast annually and publicly reported."
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "ALL WORKERS ARE TREATED EQUALLY AND WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY The Company must treat all workers with respect and dignity. No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, compensation, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, social group, or ethnic origin"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Suppliers
          "The Company will ensure the rights and title to property and land of the individual, indigenous peopleand local communities are respected. All negotiations with regard to their property or land, including theuse of and transfers of it, adhere to the principles of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), contracttransparency and disclosure. "
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          "The Company will ensure the rights and title to property and land of the individual, indigenous peopleand local communities are respected. All negotiations with regard to their property or land, including theuse of and transfers of it, adhere to the principles of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), contracttransparency and disclosure."
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Danone has a zero tolerance on attacks on Human Rights Defenders and expects its business partners to adoptthe same approach and cascade this to their suppliers."
          Open source document
      • Implementation and Reporting
        31/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          Unclear reporting on progress/non-quantifiable reporting on progress
          1/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          Unclear reporting on progress/non-quantifiable reporting on progress
          0.5/3
          What is the certified volume?: NA

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the level of a sourcing area, but not to production unit, in areas with deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: NA

          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: Yes

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the farm level on production units that are not DCF?: NA

          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA

          What is the compliant volume?: 100%
          "Danone has set and maintained its traceability target at 100%. Earthworm Foundation traces for Danone the origins of all the sourcing of its Palm Oil back to the mills and plantations. Danone updated its supply chain details (Tier 1 suppliers and mills used in H2 2021) recently, as part of its commitment to transparency showing we have 99.8% traceability to mill and to plantation: Overall in 2021, Danone reached 99,9% traceability to mill and plantation"
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          1/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          1/2
          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO Certification

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: RSPO Certification

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO Certification

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
          "Danone has set and maintained its traceability target at 100%. Earthworm Foundation traces for Danone the origins of all the sourcing of its Palm Oil back to the mills and plantations. Danone updated its supply chain details (Tier 1 suppliers and mills used in H2 2021) recently, as part of its commitment to transparency showing we have 99.8% traceability to mill and to plantation: Overall in 2021, Danone reached 99,9% traceability to mill and plantation"
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: POIG, SASPO, RSPO, Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI)
          " participation in a multi-stakeholder holistic project in the Siak and Pelalawan districts in Indonesia to support deforestation-free palm oil and improve the livelihoods of small farmers. The aim of this initiative is to develop sustainable and inclusive production models in these regions. Collaborative initiatives Danone participates in several dedicated palm oil platforms such as POIG, SASPO and RSPO, as well as more generic platforms such as the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI). The Company also contributes to collaborative food and beverage sector initiatives such as AIM-Progress and the CGF."
          Open source document
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually
          "Danone believes that only suppliers who source responsibly can help Danone reach its objective of removing deforestation from its supply chain. As part of a deforestation specific risk assessment; Danone conducts a mapping of its supply chain at least annually, requesting information from all of its direct suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "The Company is expected, at a minimum, to comply with applicable national and international laws and regulations which ever provides the highest protection for the environment. In addition, it must meet these 7 Fundamental Environmental Principles and all relevant standards relating to the environment, as detailed on Danone’s supplier portal. [...] DEFORESTATION The Company is urged to adopt a Deforestation & Conversion Free commitment for their operations and supply chains that aligns with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) requirements, with the Accountability Framework Initiative, and maintains High carbon stock.[...] For this, Danone reserves the right to request the Business Partner to disclose relevant policies or procedures and complete assessments at Business Partner cost through desktop or announced/ unannounced audits of their facilities, including accommodation provided by the Business Partner or labour providers, and workplaces to which the Business Partner have subcontracted production of Danone-procured products."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, and published details of any grievances within the last two years (2019-2021)
          4/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, and published details of any grievances within the last two years (2019-2021)
          4/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "The monitoring of alerts and grievances informs ongoing risk assessments and help us better understand the challenges of the supply chain. In 2021, Danone registered 28 new alerts linked to deforestation and human rights violations, 25 of which were related to palm oil and 3 to other commodities. The regions identified were Malaysia and Indonesia. In total, the Company is monitoring 31 alerts that have been brought to its attention by organizations such as Center for Reproductive Rights, GlobalWitness, LibertyShared and MightyEarth. All of these alerts are being investigated and monitored in dialogue with the parties involved and the supporting NGOs and experts. Danone currently has ongoing suspensions for 12 producers, including one suspension initiated in 2021. In these instances we got in touch with 100% of our Tier 1 suppliers to remind them of our NDPE commitments, as well as notify them that the suspended producer may only (re)enter our supply chain with our permission and upon providing a clear improvement roadmap."
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 67.5 ktons

          Total volume: 67.5 ktons

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Food

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA
          "Danone consumed around 67.5 ktons of palm oil and palm oil derivatives worldwide in 2021 (67 ktons in 2020). It represents less than 0.1% of global world production and less than 1% of Danone’s procurement spend, making us a relatively small consumer in the consumer goods sector. In 2021, Danone achieved 93% RSPO Segregated (SG) and 5% RSPO Mass Balance (MB). While Danone reported the same 98% RSPO certified in 2020, there was a major shift in certified volumes: where Danone sourced 32 kton RSPO MB in 2020 (FY), in 2021 we sourced only 3.4kton, as the transition in NORAM was finalized. In the US, because there is no RSPO segregated palm oil available, we co-built new solutions with Traders and promoted this strategy to our peers. The remaining 2% of Danone palm oil is produced in Africa, and is not RSPO certified. By continuing to source from Africa producers we are decreasing our reliance on imported palm oil: the volumes are sourced and used locally in products for Ghana and Nigeria."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Auditing
          "Each Business Partner guarantees they will comply with the Danone Sustainability Principles at all times and will demonstrate that they are continuously improving beyond minimum requirements. If Danone has approved sub-contracting, the sub-contracted workplaces are expected to meet the Danone Sustainability Principles expectations. For this, Danone reserves the right to request the Business Partner to disclose relevant policies or procedures and complete assessments at Business Partner cost through desktop or announced/ unannounced audits of their facilities, including accommodation provided by the Business Partner or labour providers, and workplaces to which the Business Partner have subcontracted production of Danone-procured products."
          Open source document
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers; Yes, report indirect suppliers
          4/4
          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: NA

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 100%

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Philippines, Mexico, Costa-Rica, Ivory Coast

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: 100% Listed in a table

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 100%
          "The updated mapping shows we have 99,83% traceability to mill (TTM; in part A below). Danone also has99.83% overall traceability to plantation (TTP, in part B below starting on page 6) score based on direct suppliers scores for total volumessourced. The direct suppliers scores are specific to the respective facilities/supply chain from which Danone is buying." - See Supplier List
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
          " DEFORESTATION The Company is urged to adopt a Deforestation & Conversion Free commitment for their operations and supply chains that aligns with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) requirements, with the Accountability Framework Initiative, and maintains High carbon stock. [...] Danone will take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the DSP and encouragecontinuous improvement to best practice with our suppliers and expect them to do the same within their own supply chain. [...] If requested by Danone, Business Partners will disclose to Danone information related to their supply chain, directly or via a specialized internet platform recommended by Danone. This may include information on raw materials geographical origin, social, environmental or ethical attributes, and locations used in production and supply of those materials and services. Danone undertakes to maintain confidentiality of this data, and only use it to assess compliance against the DSP."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Suspend suppliers, engage to bring into compliance, and reintroduce to the supply chain
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Suspend suppliers, engage to bring into compliance, and reintroduce to the supply chain
          2/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Working with suppliers

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with deforestation commitments or alerts

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
          "Even with 98% certified volumes, Danone is aware of the various issues, including human rights concerns, that might affect our supply chain. In 2019, with the support of Earthworm Foundation, Danone put in place a dedicated Grievance mechanism and a team that meets weekly to address incoming NGO and media alerts. When allegations of noncompliance against palm oil producers arise, we carry out an investigation with support from internal and external experts. If the producers are confirmed as noncompliant, we work with our Tier 1 suppliers to suspend them until they demonstrate concrete progress vis-à-vis our Palm Oil Policy."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged
          1/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged
          1/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No

          How many noncompliant producers or suppliers are engaged through improvement plans or other processes, and what percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 12
          "The monitoring of alerts and grievances informs ongoing risk assessments and help us better understand the challenges of the supply chain. In 2021, Danone registered 28 new alerts linked to deforestation and human rights violations, 25 of which were related to palm oil and 3 to other commodities. The regions identified were Malaysia and Indonesia. In total, the Company is monitoring 31 alerts that have been brought to its attention by organizations such as Center for Reproductive Rights, GlobalWitness, LibertyShared and MightyEarth. All of these alerts are being investigated and monitored in dialogue with the parties involved and the supporting NGOs and experts. Danone currently has ongoing suspensions for 12 producers, including one suspension initiated in 2021. In these instances we got in touch with 100% of our Tier 1 suppliers to remind them of our NDPE commitments, as well as notify them that the suspended producer may only (re)enter our supply chain with our permission and upon providing a clear improvement roadmap."
          Open source document
    • Pulp & Paper
      42/90
      • Commitment Strength
        14/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content; Reduction of material inputs

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC; Other certification

            If other certification, specify: SFI

            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Pulp; Packaging
            "Overarching deforestation commitment applies to palm oil "Danone is working on renewing its commitment to Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) beyond 2020, and aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). The new commitment will include a larger scope of topics, as well as monitoring progress toward NDPE, using IRF. The new policy will have more concise commitments, including eliminating conversion of natural ecosystems, remediation and restoration and cut-off dates. [...] The best way to prevent deforestation from Danone’s supply chain is by sourcing mainly recycled paper, and when virgin paper is necessary, to source only certified paper. Danone has the target of purchasing 100% either recycled paper or certified virgin paper. To achieve transparent sourcing for virgin fibres, Danone uses independent certification bodies, such as FSC, PEFC and SFI. The use of certification is a way to ensure chain of custody, and to show our efforts to customers, reinforcing our brands. More certified timber for paper/board packaging will mean more sustainabilityconscious customers being reassured of the sourcing quality. It is also a way to work more closely with our suppliers and peers and innovate in the field of packaging."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Overarching deforestation commitment applies to palm oil "Danone is working on renewing its commitment to Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) beyond 2020, and aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). The new commitment will include a larger scope of topics, as well as monitoring progress toward NDPE, using IRF. The new policy will have more concise commitments, including eliminating conversion of natural ecosystems, remediation and restoration and cut-off dates. [...] The best way to prevent deforestation from Danone’s supply chain is by sourcing mainly recycled paper, and when virgin paper is necessary, to source only certified paper. Danone has the target of purchasing 100% either recycled paper or certified virgin paper. To achieve transparent sourcing for virgin fibres, Danone uses independent certification bodies, such as FSC, PEFC and SFI. The use of certification is a way to ensure chain of custody, and to show our efforts to customers, reinforcing our brands. More certified timber for paper/board packaging will mean more sustainabilityconscious customers being reassured of the sourcing quality. It is also a way to work more closely with our suppliers and peers and innovate in the field of packaging."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "Danone conducts annual traceability campaign, asking suppliers to provide information on % Recycled content, certification program, and mill location. We are also working towards full traceability. We will continue our annual paper traceability campaign, gathering information from ~130 suppliers about mill locations of paper. It'sused to monitor compliance against zero deforestation targets. We check that suppliers are up to date on their certifications, which are used to verify the breakdown of purchased volumes and calculate % of volume certified."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If Other, specify: 130 suppliers - not clear if this is the total number?

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            If no, what is excluded?: Other

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: NA
            "Danone conducts annual traceability campaign, asking suppliers to provide information on % Recycled content, certification program, and mill location. We are also working towards full traceability. We will continue our annual paper traceability campaign, gathering information from ~130 suppliers about mill locations of paper. It'sused to monitor compliance against zero deforestation targets. We check that suppliers are up to date on their certifications, which are used to verify the breakdown of purchased volumes and calculate % of volume certified."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Unclear
            "Danone conducts annual traceability campaign, asking suppliers to provide information on % Recycled content, certification program, and mill location. We are also working towards full traceability. We will continue our annual paper traceability campaign, gathering information from ~130 suppliers about mill locations of paper. It'sused to monitor compliance against zero deforestation targets. We check that suppliers are up to date on their certifications, which are used to verify the breakdown of purchased volumes and calculate % of volume certified."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "Danone conducts annual traceability campaign, asking suppliers to provide information on % Recycled content, certification program, and mill location. We are also working towards full traceability. We will continue our annual paper traceability campaign, gathering information from ~130 suppliers about mill locations of paper. It'sused to monitor compliance against zero deforestation targets. We check that suppliers are up to date on their certifications, which are used to verify the breakdown of purchased volumes and calculate % of volume certified."
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Supplier list
          These Danone Sustainability Principles, hereinafter referred to as the “DSP”, establish the standards for Danone and its partners, including suppliers, distributors and all other third parties, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”, and outline commitments to form fair, sustainable, and ethical relationships. [...] the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work , the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles [...] Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "ALL WORKERS ARE TREATED EQUALLY AND WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY The Company must treat all workers with respect and dignity. No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, compensation, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, social group, or ethnic origin"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Suppliers of raw materials
          "The Company will ensure the rights and title to property and land of the individual, indigenous peopleand local communities are respected. All negotiations with regard to their property or land, including theuse of and transfers of it, adhere to the principles of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), contracttransparency and disclosure. "
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          3/3
          "The Company will ensure the rights and title to property and land of the individual, indigenous peopleand local communities are respected. All negotiations with regard to their property or land, including theuse of and transfers of it, adhere to the principles of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), contracttransparency and disclosure. "
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Danone has a zero tolerance on attacks on Human Rights Defenders and expects its business partners to adoptthe same approach and cascade this to their suppliers."
          Open source document
      • Implementation and Reporting
        17/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          1-49%
          1/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          1-49%
          0.5/3
          What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: Yes

          What is the certified volume?: NA

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the level of a sourcing area, but not to production unit, in areas with deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What is the compliant volume?: 29%

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: NA

          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: NA

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the farm level on production units that are not DCF?: NA
          "Danone conducts annual traceability campaign, asking suppliers to provide information on % Recycled content, certification program, and mill location. We are also working towards full traceability. We will continue our annual paper traceability campaign, gathering information from ~130 suppliers about mill locations of paper. It'sused to monitor compliance against zero deforestation targets. We check that suppliers are up to date on their certifications, which are used to verify the breakdown of purchased volumes and calculate % of volume certified. [...] A total of 174 354 tons (29%) can be traced back to mills in ‘Forest Risk Countries’3 , of which 60% with Chain of Custody certification"
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          2/2
          Open source document
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Danone believes that only suppliers who source responsibly can help Danone reach its objective of removing deforestation from its supply chain. As part of a deforestation specific risk assessment; Danone conducts a mapping of its supply chain at least annually, which involves 100% of its direct suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "Danone believes that only suppliers who source responsibly can help Danone reach its objective of removing deforestation from its supply chain. As part of a deforestation specific risk assessment; Danone conducts a mapping of its supply chain at least annually, requesting information from all of its direct suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "The Company is expected, at a minimum, to comply with applicable national and international laws and regulations which ever provides the highest protection for the environment. In addition, it must meet these 7 Fundamental Environmental Principles and all relevant standards relating to the environment, as detailed on Danone’s supplier portal. [...] DEFORESTATION The Company is urged to adopt a Deforestation & Conversion Free commitment for their operations and supply chains that aligns with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) requirements, with the Accountability Framework Initiative, and maintains High carbon stock.[...] For this, Danone reserves the right to request the Business Partner to disclose relevant policies or procedures and complete assessments at Business Partner cost through desktop or announced/ unannounced audits of their facilities, including accommodation provided by the Business Partner or labour providers, and workplaces to which the Business Partner have subcontracted production of Danone-procured products."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental
          "If for any reason the Company would prefer to report a concern confidentially through another channel, Danone also have a dedicated reporting tool available called DANONE ETHICS LINE (www.danoneethicsline.com). This tool can also be used anonymously if needed."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Paper packaging, Food

          Total volume: 590 ktons of paper
          "In 2021, Danone purchased 590 ktons of paper (596 ktons in 2020). Danone is proud that 72% of paper used in our packaging materials in 2021 were produced from recycled fibers (67% in 2020). Of all virgin paper sourced, 98% is certified (94% in 2020). This virgin paper was certified FSC (81%), PEFC (0.3%) or SFI (19%). In total, 99% of purchased volumes of timber comes from recycled paper or virgin certified paper: 99% is compliant with Danone’s Paper commitment (vs 98% in 2020). The increase was mainly due to the increase of certified volumes in US and EU. A total of 3.9kton (1%) is non-compliant as it is Virgin non-certified. We continue to push for a transformative approach in specific areas where certified timber is not (yet) accessible, such as some countries in Africa and Asia. This difficulty of accessibility explains the non-achievement of the target this year."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Auditing

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "Each Business Partner guarantees they will comply with the Danone Sustainability Principles at all times and will demonstrate that they are continuously improving beyond minimum requirements. If Danone has approved sub-contracting, the sub-contracted workplaces are expected to meet the Danone Sustainability Principles expectations. For this, Danone reserves the right to request the Business Partner to disclose relevant policies or procedures and complete assessments at Business Partner cost through desktop or announced/ unannounced audits of their facilities, including accommodation provided by the Business Partner or labour providers, and workplaces to which the Business Partner have subcontracted production of Danone-procured products."
          Open source document
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA
          " DEFORESTATION The Company is urged to adopt a Deforestation & Conversion Free commitment for their operations and supply chains that aligns with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) requirements, with the Accountability Framework Initiative, and maintains High carbon stock. [...] Danone will take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the DSP and encouragecontinuous improvement to best practice with our suppliers and expect them to do the same within their own supply chain. [...] If requested by Danone, Business Partners will disclose to Danone information related to their supply chain, directly or via a specialized internet platform recommended by Danone. This may include information on raw materials geographical origin, social, environmental or ethical attributes, and locations used in production and supply of those materials and services. Danone undertakes to maintain confidentiality of this data, and only use it to assess compliance against the DSP."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with deforestation and conversion requirements

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Supporting with corrective action plans

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes
          "If any of Danone Sustainability Principles commitments are found to be breached, the Business Partner will be expected to implement a corrective action plan and timeline to resolve the failure effectively and promptly. Where requested by Danone, the Business Partner shall meet and discuss the reasons leading to the breach. Danone is committed to working with the Business Partner to support any necessary improvements in line with the UN Guiding Principles, if through our business operations we have caused or contributed to a negative human right and/or environmental impact. If we then believe there is both commitment from the Business Partner to avoid a recurrence, and the capacity to do so, we will continue to work with them providing the breaches do not continue to reoccur. On the rare occasions that we do not believe the Business Partner is committed to remediation, Danone will take appropriate action, which may involve cancelling purchase orders and ceasing to trade in accordance with our contracted terms"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      43/90
      • Commitment Strength
        16/17
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat

            Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: Yes

            Which certification schemes are used?: RTRS; Other certification

            When was this commitment set?: 2021

            If other certification, specify: Proterra
            "Overarching deforestation commitment applies to palm oil "Danone is working on renewing its commitment to Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) beyond 2020, and aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). The new commitment will include a larger scope of topics, as well as monitoring progress toward NDPE, using IRF. The new policy will have more concise commitments, including eliminating conversion of natural ecosystems, remediation and restoration and cut-off dates. [...] - If soy originates from high-deforestation risk countries in South America, i) ensure traceability from deforestation-free areas ii) promote the use certification standards minimum Mass Balance or Area Mass balance. (eg. ProTerra or RTRS standards) - Helping drive change at a global scale through the multi-stakeholders’ initiatives (CGF, the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative etc)."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Overarching deforestation commitment applies to palm oil "Danone is working on renewing its commitment to Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) beyond 2020, and aligned with Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI). The new commitment will include a larger scope of topics, as well as monitoring progress toward NDPE, using IRF. The new policy will have more concise commitments, including eliminating conversion of natural ecosystems, remediation and restoration and cut-off dates. [...] - If soy originates from high-deforestation risk countries in South America, i) ensure traceability from deforestation-free areas ii) promote the use certification standards minimum Mass Balance or Area Mass balance. (eg. ProTerra or RTRS standards) - Helping drive change at a global scale through the multi-stakeholders’ initiatives (CGF, the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative etc)."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Traces to Point of production
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2021
            "100% of Danone’s direct sourcing of soybeans for plant-based products is traceable up to farm level. Danone met its target by sourcing fully traceable and deforestation free soy [...] In order to reach compliance with deforestation free goals, Danone hasimplemented since 2017, MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) system throughevaluation country by country with Cool farm tool/Cap2ER the amount and origin of soybeans used by our farmers. Our strategy to minimize the deforestation risk andimprove the tracking includes:- Continuing our work on traceability and origins of indirect soy. The CGF Forest Positivecoalition published its Soy roadmap in November 2020 and one of the key actions aretraceability and accountability; [...] In 2022, Danone started mapping of soy feed for the remaining 15% of milk volumes equivalent to 27% of soy volume. "
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "100% of Danone’s direct sourcing of soybeans for plant-based products is traceable up to farm level. Danone met its target by sourcing fully traceable and deforestation free soy [...] In order to reach compliance with deforestation free goals, Danone has implemented since 2017, MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) system through evaluation country by country with Cool farm tool/Cap2ER the amount and origin of soybeans used by our farmers. Our strategy to minimize the deforestation risk andimprove the tracking includes:- Continuing our work on traceability and origins of indirect soy. The CGF Forest Positivecoalition published its Soy roadmap in November 2020 and one of the key actions aretraceability and accountability; [...] In 2022, Danone started mapping of soy feed for the remaining 15% of milk volumes equivalent to 27% of soy volume. "
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Mapping supply chain
            "100% of Danone’s direct sourcing of soybeans for plant-based products is traceable up to farm level. Danone met its target by sourcing fully traceable and deforestation free soy [...] In order to reach compliance with deforestation free goals, Danone has implemented since 2017, MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) system through evaluation country by country with Cool farm tool/Cap2ER the amount and origin of soybeans used by our farmers. Our strategy to minimize the deforestation risk andimprove the tracking includes:- Continuing our work on traceability and origins of indirect soy. The CGF Forest Positivecoalition published its Soy roadmap in November 2020 and one of the key actions aretraceability and accountability; [...] In 2022, Danone started mapping of soy feed for the remaining 15% of milk volumes equivalent to 27% of soy volume. "
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: Current
            "100% of Danone’s direct sourcing of soybeans for plant-based products is traceable up to farm level. Danone met its target by sourcing fully traceable and deforestation free soy [...] In order to reach compliance with deforestation free goals, Danone has implemented since 2017, MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) system through evaluation country by country with Cool farm tool/Cap2ER the amount and origin of soybeans used by our farmers. Our strategy to minimize the deforestation risk andimprove the tracking includes:- Continuing our work on traceability and origins of indirect soy. The CGF Forest Positivecoalition published its Soy roadmap in November 2020 and one of the key actions aretraceability and accountability; [...] In 2022, Danone started mapping of soy feed for the remaining 15% of milk volumes equivalent to 27% of soy volume. "
            Open source document
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        11/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Raw material suppliers

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          These Danone Sustainability Principles, hereinafter referred to as the “DSP”, establish the standards for Danone and its partners, including suppliers, distributors and all other third parties, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”, and outline commitments to form fair, sustainable, and ethical relationships. [...] the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work , the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles [...] Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Not specified
          "For indirectly sourced soy mainly used for cow feeding, Danone is implementing projects to help farmers plant local soy alternatives making them less dependent on imported soy, as well as reducing the risk of importing soy from deforestation prone areas. For example, Danone Germany, with the support of the Ecosystem Fund, launched in 2017 the Profee project which aims to encourage a switch to regional sources of protein and improve the feeding practices of family farmers. This helps to maintain the agriculture cultural landscape in Bavaria and improve soil quality as well as reduce the risk of deforestation in Latin America by sourcing local feed."
          Open source document
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          0.5/2
          "ALL WORKERS ARE TREATED EQUALLY AND WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY The Company must treat all workers with respect and dignity. No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, compensation, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, social group, or ethnic origin"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Suppliers
          "The Company will ensure the rights and title to property and land of the individual, indigenous peopleand local communities are respected. All negotiations with regard to their property or land, including theuse of and transfers of it, adhere to the principles of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), contracttransparency and disclosure. "
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
          0/3
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
          0/3
          "The Company will ensure the rights and title to property and land of the individual, indigenous peopleand local communities are respected. All negotiations with regard to their property or land, including theuse of and transfers of it, adhere to the principles of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), contracttransparency and disclosure. "
          Open source document
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Danone has a zero tolerance on attacks on Human Rights Defenders and expects its business partners to adoptthe same approach and cascade this to their suppliers."
          Open source document
      • Implementation and Reporting
        17/56
        • Reporting volumes against commitments
          Unclear reporting on progress/non-quantifiable reporting on progress
          1/3
          Reporting volumes against commitments
          Unclear reporting on progress/non-quantifiable reporting on progress
          0.5/3
          What is the proportion of total commodity volume sourced with known deforestation/conversion risk?: 36%

          What is the volume with unknown deforestation/conversion risk? Disaggregated by product type or use as relevant.: 55%

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: NA

          Does the company report on the degree of compliance/progress with commitments, disaggregated by relevant factors such as origin or supply chain stage?: No

          What is the compliant volume?: 85%

          What is the certified volume?: NA

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the level of a sourcing area, but not to production unit, in areas with deforestation/conversion risk?: NA

          What percentage of the commodity purchased or sourced by the company can be traced to the farm level on production units that are not DCF?: NA
          "At the end of 2021, Danone has analysed soy sourcing for 85% of its milk volume, and total soy-based feed (soybean meal, soy hull, soy concentrates) accounts for less than 5% of the feed consumed by the dairy cows in its supply chain which are mostly grassand grain-fed (85% of diet). The total soy-based products fed to cows is 330 ktons, of which 73% (240Ktons) measured through data collection and 27% (90 ktons) extrapolated. The total measured volumes 240 ktons are net deforestation free: 36% is from low-risk origin, 9% is certified (Mass balance or Area Mass balance), and the remaining 55% potentially at risk are compensated through RTRS book and claim credits."
          Open source document
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RTRS Certification

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: RTRS Certification

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RTRS Certification

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          "Danone believes that only suppliers who source responsibly can help Danone reach its objective of removing deforestation from its supply chain. As part of a deforestation specific risk assessment; Danone conducts a mapping of its supply chain at least annually, which involves 100% of its direct suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually
          "Danone believes that only suppliers who source responsibly can help Danone reach its objective of removing deforestation from its supply chain. As part of a deforestation specific risk assessment; Danone conducts a mapping of its supply chain at least annually, requesting information from all of its direct suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "The Company is expected, at a minimum, to comply with applicable national and international laws and regulations which ever provides the highest protection for the environment. In addition, it must meet these 7 Fundamental Environmental Principles and all relevant standards relating to the environment, as detailed on Danone’s supplier portal. [...] DEFORESTATION The Company is urged to adopt a Deforestation & Conversion Free commitment for their operations and supply chains that aligns with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) requirements, with the Accountability Framework Initiative, and maintains High carbon stock.[...] For this, Danone reserves the right to request the Business Partner to disclose relevant policies or procedures and complete assessments at Business Partner cost through desktop or announced/ unannounced audits of their facilities, including accommodation provided by the Business Partner or labour providers, and workplaces to which the Business Partner have subcontracted production of Danone-procured products."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism
          "If for any reason the Company would prefer to report a concern confidentially through another channel, Danone also have a dedicated reporting tool available called DANONE ETHICS LINE (www.danoneethicsline.com). This tool can also be used anonymously if needed."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting partial volumes
          2/3
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting partial volumes
          1.5/3
          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Total volume: 330 ktons

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Animal feed, food

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA
          "At the end of 2021, Danone has analysed soy sourcing for 85% of its milk volume, and total soy-based feed (soybean meal, soy hull, soy concentrates) accounts for less than 5% of the feed consumed by the dairy cows in its supply chain which are mostly grassand grain-fed (85% of diet). The total soy-based products fed to cows is 330 ktons, of which 73% (240Ktons) measured through data collection and 27% (90 ktons) extrapolated. The total measured volumes 240 ktons are net deforestation free: 36% is from low-risk origin, 9% is certified (Mass balance or Area Mass balance), and the remaining 55% potentially at risk are compensated through RTRS book and claim credits."
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Auditing

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
          "Each Business Partner guarantees they will comply with the Danone Sustainability Principles at all times and will demonstrate that they are continuously improving beyond minimum requirements. If Danone has approved sub-contracting, the sub-contracted workplaces are expected to meet the Danone Sustainability Principles expectations. For this, Danone reserves the right to request the Business Partner to disclose relevant policies or procedures and complete assessments at Business Partner cost through desktop or announced/ unannounced audits of their facilities, including accommodation provided by the Business Partner or labour providers, and workplaces to which the Business Partner have subcontracted production of Danone-procured products."
          Open source document
        • Compliance of company-owned operations
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified
          " DEFORESTATION The Company is urged to adopt a Deforestation & Conversion Free commitment for their operations and supply chains that aligns with NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation) requirements, with the Accountability Framework Initiative, and maintains High carbon stock. [...] Danone will take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the DSP and encouragecontinuous improvement to best practice with our suppliers and expect them to do the same within their own supply chain. [...] If requested by Danone, Business Partners will disclose to Danone information related to their supply chain, directly or via a specialized internet platform recommended by Danone. This may include information on raw materials geographical origin, social, environmental or ethical attributes, and locations used in production and supply of those materials and services. Danone undertakes to maintain confidentiality of this data, and only use it to assess compliance against the DSP."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Suspend suppliers, engage to bring into compliance, and reintroduce to the supply chain
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Suspend suppliers, engage to bring into compliance, and reintroduce to the supply chain
          2/2
          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with deforestation and conversion requirements

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Supporting with corrective action plans
          "If any of Danone Sustainability Principles commitments are found to be breached, the Business Partner will be expected to implement a corrective action plan and timeline to resolve the failure effectively and promptly. Where requested by Danone, the Business Partner shall meet and discuss the reasons leading to the breach. Danone is committed to working with the Business Partner to support any necessary improvements in line with the UN Guiding Principles, if through our business operations we have caused or contributed to a negative human right and/or environmental impact. If we then believe there is both commitment from the Business Partner to avoid a recurrence, and the capacity to do so, we will continue to work with them providing the breaches do not continue to reoccur. On the rare occasions that we do not believe the Business Partner is committed to remediation, Danone will take appropriate action, which may involve cancelling purchase orders and ceasing to trade in accordance with our contracted terms"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    15/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    22/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    12/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Danone is a French company known to be one of the largest producers of dairy food and water in the world. The company is present in over 140 countries selling fresh dairy products, waters, baby nutrition, and medical nutrition. Some of its well-known brands include Activia, Oikos, Danonino, and Evian. The company is exposed to palm oil as an ingredient and soy as a key component of animal feed. Danone is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Packaged Foods & Meats, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
France
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Oikos, Delight, Danonina, Silk, Alpro, Actimel, Activia, Danone, Evian, Volvic, Binafont

How we assess the Forest 500

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