Del Monte Philippines has fully committed in running a sustainable business throughout its 90-

year history that produces high

quality products, generates jobs, acts ethically, and promotes the economic, environmental, and
being of the local communities it serves. With this, they made sure to have align their mission and vis
achieving the 17 SDGs.
To operate their business according to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Del Monte Philippines
focuses on six economic, environmental, and social aspects prioritizing the people, planet, and perfor

• Consumers: The company aims to nourish their consumers with quality products that prioritizes he
wellness, and nutrition. To ensure health and nutrition, Del Monte continues to produce food prod
through comprehensive quality and safety procedures which meet the strictest food standards. Thr
intent, the company was able to promote five UN SDGs such as Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good
Well-Being, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Goal 12: Responsible Production and C
and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goal
• Employees: DMPI works towards sustainability through nurturing of their employees. Promoting th
being, development, and work-life integration are the values that guide the company in its interact
colleagues. The company consistently provides safety training to plantation and cannery employee
the use of personal protective equipment required in performing their assigned duties and respons
DMPI strongly holds to the belief that satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to
Their people-driven organization taps 10 UN SDGs, specifically goals 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,11,16, and 17.
• Communities: Del Monte Philippines contributes to the sustainability of communities through heal
 wellness, livelihood, and development. Through its mission to promote social
progress, their corporate social responsibility helps in community health and
wellness, livelihood, education, youth development, skills training, delivery of
basic community services, and environmental conservation. This sustainability
pillar boosts 14 UN SDGs.
• Nature: DMPI depends on responsible stewardship of nature. They practice
efficient land use and recognize that preserving nature through an environment-
friendly agricultural and manufacturing process is the key to sustainability. The
company seeks renewable energy and participates in the reforestation of trees.
Their four key projects include reduction of plastic packaging, rainforest alliance,
soil conservation, and reduction of greenhouse gas through solar power. Their
emphasis on nature preservation allowed them to advocate 13 UN SDGs.
• Governance: DMPI is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance
and supports the principles advocated by the Philippine Stock Exchange and the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The company strives for a governance with
openness, integrity, and accountability. Moreover, DMPI strengthens governance
through information protection, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Through this, the
company is aligned with the UN SDG Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth,
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Goal 16 Peace, Justice and Strong
Institutions, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goal
• Growth: As a food company, Del Monte Philippines remains committed to
sustaining its future for its consumers, host communities, and other stakeholders.
Sustaining the company’s growth will reflect onto the communities, families, and
the economy of the country through development of living standards. This goal will
include taking care of their suppliers, business partners, employees, and
consumers.
In each sustainability pillar, DMPI has stated its sustainability priorities.
1. Nourishing Consumers: They’ve included how they innovate their products while making sure tha
with their sustainability missions, traceability which is part of their goal to have a sustainable and
food chain, product quality and safety including its packaging and labeling, health and nutrition to
welfare of their customers, as well as responsible marketing that means answering the needs of c
while preserving the rights and options for future generations.
2. Nurturing Employees: Employees are the main asset for DMPI, hence they give utmost importanc
welfare and development. Their specific priorities in this pillar are Occupational health and safety,
and work-life integration since work-life balance makes efficient and happy employees because it
stress and prevents burnout, human rights and labor standards, talent management as well as em
management by regularly updating the status of their employees, diversity and inclusion and fair w
benefits.
3. Developing Communities: DMPI also gives back to the community by having Corporate Social Res
and doing philanthropic campaigns. Around 43,000 patients were served by their Mobile Clinic an
26.3 million pesos worth of donations. They are also maintaining community relations and stakeh
management by providing education and improving the livelihood and health in over 100 commun
 Bukidnon and other areas in the country.
4. Preserving Nature: Their efficient land use is the foundation of their agricultural
sustainable practice. In their 100 years of existence, they made sure to sustain the
environment while maintaining their operations by prioritizing Fertilizer and
pesticide use, soil, waste and water management, energy and GHG emissions,
biodiversity, and climate change adaptation.
5. Strengthening Governance: DMPI has a strong corporate governance structure
that ensures that Management is accountable to the shareholders and
stakeholders and operates ethically and responsibly. They also ensure data privacy
and cyber security, as well as public policy.
6. Sustaining Growth: DMPI is committed to sustaining its growth. They prioritize
land and resource availability by having responsible sourcing practices, technology
and driven operations, and regular payment of taxes.