Ferrero has published its 17th Sustainability Report, outlining progress made during the 2024/25 financial year and placing its enhanced Ferrero Farming Values framework at the centre of its long‑term strategy for building sustainable and resilient food systems.

Released as the company marks its 80th anniversary, the report demonstrates how sustainability initiatives are embedded across Ferrero’s operations — from ingredient sourcing and farming communities to manufacturing, packaging, people and product innovation.

The report highlights Ferrero’s four‑pillar sustainability framework: climate and environment, sourcing, responsible consumption and people. Together, these pillars shape the company’s approach to protecting natural resources, supporting farming communities, improving supply‑chain transparency and creating products that meet evolving consumer expectations.

Giovanni Ferrero, president of Ferrero Group, said the company’s future is inseparable from the wellbeing of the ecosystems and communities it relies on.

“Ferrero’s long‑term success remains closely linked to the wellbeing of the people and ecosystems on which our supply chain depends. Consumers are increasingly looking for brands they can trust — built on quality, good sourcing practices, careful manufacturing, and a genuine commitment to people and the planet.”

At the heart of the report is the enhanced Ferrero Farming Values framework, rooted in the company’s long‑standing sacco conosciuto philosophy — “knowing what is in the bag.” The framework is built around five core elements: supplier due diligence, supply‑chain traceability and visibility, certification and standards, farming practices and communities, and sector transformation. These elements provide a structured yet adaptable approach to managing risks and opportunities across key ingredient supply chains including cocoa, palm oil, hazelnuts, coffee and dairy.

“Ferrero Farming Values translates our sustainability approach into concrete actions across the sourcing of our key ingredients,” said CEO Lapo Civiletti. “It provides a structured framework to strengthen supplier accountability, improve traceability and certification, support farmers, and drive collaboration across the sector.”

Sourcing progress

Ferrero reported significant advances in traceability, with cocoa reaching 98% traceability to farm polygon maps, palm oil 98.6% to plantation, hazelnuts 97% to farmer and coffee beans 100% to plantation polygon maps. Nearly 230,000 supply‑chain polygons were analysed through Ferrero’s EUDR‑aligned monitoring process, strengthening visibility and supporting deforestation‑free sourcing.

Certification levels also remained high: 99% of cocoa volumes were sourced through recognised standards such as Rainforest Alliance, Cocoa Horizons and Fairtrade; 100% of palm oil volumes were RSPO‑certified; and 100% of coffee beans were Rainforest Alliance Certified under the segregated model. Ferrero also expanded its partnership with Save the Children in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to reach 235 cocoa‑producing communities by 2030.

Climate, environment and packaging

Ferrero continued developing its Climate Transition Plan, supported by the launch of a Decarbonisation Hub to help manufacturing sites design scalable decarbonisation roadmaps. Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell 7.2% year‑on‑year, with 24 plants now operating on 100% renewable electricity. The company completed its first Group‑wide Water Corporate Footprint assessment and joined the Alliance for Water Stewardship.

Packaging circularity also advanced, with 92.9% of packaging designed for recyclability, reusability or compostability. A redesign of Ferrero Rocher boxes has reduced the plastic‑to‑product ratio by 14.7% since 2019/20, avoiding approximately 16,000 tonnes of plastic.

Responsible consumption and people

Ferrero developed science‑based Nutrition Criteria to guide product innovation and portfolio evolution. Internally, the company strengthened its commitment to inclusion and respect, delivering training across 61 countries. Employee engagement remained strong, with participation in the annual YOU Survey reaching 86%.

The Joy of Moving programme celebrated its 11th anniversary, reaching more than 730,000 children and delivering over three million hours of in‑school activity in the UK.

Ferrero’s 2025 Sustainability Report positions the company’s Farming Values approach as a cornerstone of its strategy — one designed to support sustainable food systems and build resilience across global supply chains for generations to come.

For further details, please refer to the full Ferrero Group Sustainability Report 2025.