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Mondelez International

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FY2011 Annual Report · Mondelez International
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Our prOgress in 2011

Creating 
a more 
delicious 
world

Message from Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Message from Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

2011 was another challenging year. Economic  
turmoil. Political upheaval. Natural disasters. The world 
as we knew it has surely changed. But despite the 
challenges, Kraft Foods not only survived but thrived—
as evidenced by our top-tier financial performance 
and our growing reputation as one of the world’s 
leading companies. We did that by staying focused  
on what matters most—to our business and to our 
stakeholders—and by raising the bar across the 
company. Improved performance doesn’t happen by 
accident. It takes hard work (lots of it) and commitment. 

I’m proud to lead the team who made 2011 such  
a success for our company. And I’m equally proud 
that our success benefited not only our shareholders 
but also our employees, their communities, those we 
buy from, those we sell to and those who enjoy our 
delicious products around the world. 

Irene Rosenfeld volunteering during Delicious Difference Week.

From investing in sustainable agriculture to 
eliminating waste and promoting healthy lifestyles,  
we continue to evolve the way we do business to 
reduce our environmental impact and enhance our 
contributions to society while delivering outstanding 
financial performance. 

This report provides a snapshot about what we do, 
why we do it and how we’re getting on. It highlights 
key facts about the five areas that matter most  
to society and to our business. 

Building and sustaining brands people love and  
trust takes dedication. And our progress and success  
in 2011 prove that we can do well and do good at  
the same time. As we look forward to launching two 
new companies by the end of 2012, we will carry  
that knowledge and know-how with us into these  
new organizations. 

Meanwhile, take a look here. And if you want to know 
even more, you can also check out our website at 
kraftfoodscompany.com under the “Delicious” tab. 

irene B. rosenfeld  
Chairman and  
Chief Executive Officer  
Kraft Foods Inc. 
March 2012

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Health and Well-Being

Eat delicious, live well

Today, the world faces the dual challenge of 
simultaneously addressing hunger and obesity. As  
the world’s second-largest food company, we have  
an important role to play in tackling both of these 
issues by helping people eat and live better. Our 
broad portfolio and global presence give us many 
ways to help, and we’re making good progress 
through an approach we call the three Ps: products, 
policies and partnerships. 

products. We make products that offer appealing 
nutritional profiles, including less fat, sugar and 
sodium, as well as products that contain beneficial 
ingredients, such as whole grains. Foods that have few 
artificial ingredients are likewise an important part of 
our portfolio, as is choice in portion size. In short, we 
offer a wide range of options from which consumers 
can choose, including a variety of flavorful, better-for-
you foods. 

policies. How we “talk” to consumers about our 
products is just as important as the products 
themselves. In 2005, we introduced an innovative 
policy that limits what we advertise to children under 
age 12. For children ages 6 through 11, we only 
advertise those products that meet specific nutrition 

criteria. We do not advertise to children under age 6 
at all. And advertising in primary or secondary schools 
is also out.

When it comes to product packaging, all of our 
packaging has clear nutrition labeling, even where  
the law doesn’t require it. Beyond our own policies,  
we work with other companies and organizations  
to advance public policy efforts to help consumers 
achieve healthier lifestyles.

partnerships. The third element in our approach  
is collaboration. We can and are doing a lot, but  
we can do more with others. That’s where our  
many strategic partnerships come into play—from 
community investments with leading nongovernmental 
organizations to public-private partnerships with 
governments and multilateral organizations. We know 
that only by working together can we truly tackle these 
issues in ways that are both sustainable and scalable.

Tackling hunger and obesity is not easy. But by 
addressing consumers’ health and well-being 
through our products, policies and partnerships,  
we’re seeing good progress. And we’ll keep working 
to achieve real results until everyone can eat delicious  
and live well. 

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For more information visit: www.kraftfoodscompany.com/DeliciousWorld

Health and Well-Being

Removing salt

Since 2010, we’ve removed more than 6,125 metric tons (more than 13.5 million pounds) 
of salt from nearly 1,000 North American products. We’re on track to reduce sodium an 
average of 10% by the end of 2012.

25 million meals delivered between 2009–2011 with our mobile pantry 
partner Feeding America

$100 million

In 2011 we donated $100 million in cash, food and time to nonprofit 
organizations around the world.

30%

The percentage of our product 
portfolio that offers consumers 
better-for-you choices

Creating a more delicious world 

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Sustainability

Now and for future generations

As a food company, we’re dependent on the earth  
for the ingredients we use to make our products. 
Unfortunately, the world’s natural resources are limited 
and increasingly in demand by an ever-growing 
population. So, it’s critical that we run our business in 
ways that are environmentally, socially and economically 
sound and sustainable over the longer term. 

We’ve made great progress, but the dynamics are 
ever-changing. That’s why we regularly step back and 
take a look at how we source, produce and transport 
our products to find opportunities for continued 
improvement. To maximize our efforts, we focus on 
the areas that are most important to our business and 
where we can make the biggest impact: agricultural 
commodities, packaging, energy, water, waste and 
transportation/distribution. We set goals for each area, 
track our progress and hold ourselves accountable. 

As much as we can do on our own, we can do even 
more with others. Partnering allows us to share funding, 
training and know-how. This collaboration boosts 
scale and accelerates development and change in 
more areas, more commodities, more quickly than if 
we were to go it alone. 

Success requires vision and determination, great 
partners and seizing opportunities—from farm  
to fork. It’s a journey. It’ll take years. But we’re in 
business for the long-term, which means we can’t 
afford not to be invested. And done right, we know 
building sustainability into our business is good  
for the planet, people and, ultimately, our profits. 

100%

The percentage of coffee  
beans to be sustainably  
sourced by our European  
coffee brands by 2015

60%

Reduction of plastic  
achieved with our  
foodservice YES Pack*

*  Compared to the previous packaging.

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For more information visit: www.kraftfoodscompany.com/DeliciousWorld

Sustainability

Since 2010, we have:*

Increased sustainable sourcing.

Cut packaging.

Eliminated travel miles.

36%

20,500  
metric tons  
(45 million 
pounds)

20 million 
kilometers  
(12.5 million  
miles)

And reduced energy, greenhouse gas 
emissions, water and waste by:*

Our 2015 goal 

15%

Energy

Air

Water

Waste

* Measured against total production. 

Creating a more delicious world 

We completed a first-of-its- 
kind project that mapped 
our company’s total 
environmental footprint: 
carbon (air), land  
and water.

Received SmartWay Champions award  
for a strong and lasting contribution to 
SmartWay’s mission to reduce the footprint  
of moving goods

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Food Safety and Quality

Better practices deliver the best results

In our Code of Conduct, the first rule is to make  
food that is safe to eat. People expect safe food,  
and maintaining their trust means offering quality 
products they can rely on and feel good about. This  
is the cornerstone of our heritage and an essential 
part of our culture.

From ingredient to final product, we have quality 
standards in place. Our system is based on the 
internationally recognized quality management 
standard ISO 9001:2000. We supplement ISO 
standards with safety and quality criteria that we’ve 
developed specifically for our business. We routinely 
conduct audits, which are key to measuring and 
reporting compliance with regulations and internal 
policies and to driving good practices. And we work  
with governments and industry partners around  

the world to share learnings, because we know that 
all food safety issues, even when they are not ours, 
can shake consumer trust.

If a food safety issue arises, we take immediate steps 
to protect consumers through our Special Situations 
Management Teams—senior-level managers from 
across the company who have experience in handling 
critical situations. Our early-alert system and processes 
help us make decisions quickly and in the best 
interest of consumer safety.

By adhering to strict standards, acting swiftly when 
threats to safety arise and communicating with 
consumers effectively, we maintain and strengthen 
our reputation for consistently producing delicious, 
safe foods. 

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40+

2,000 audits performed and 
800 raw materials screened 
for potential contaminants

Our Consumer Relations teams 
interact in 52 countries and 
40+ languages.

400+

The number of employees 
dedicated to food safety and quality

100,000+

Product and operations 
specifications that are housed  
in our global database. These  
allow us to quickly identify 
products and facilities, so we  
can react swiftly and reduce 
potential food safety issues.

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For more information visit: www.kraftfoodscompany.com/DeliciousWorld

     
Workplace and Culture

Performance-driven, values-led

Every day, our success depends on more than 
125,000 capable, dedicated and diverse employees 
around the world. They create new products. Make 
and sell our delicious brands. Manage our company. 
Treating our people well and providing a workplace 
that is safe, rewarding and inclusive is a proven recipe 
for us.

We encourage and support our employees in living 
healthier lifestyles and in fostering their spirit of giving 
back to our communities. We provide various tools and 
resources about health and well-being as well as other 
life topics that are designed to help our employees 
balance their lives. Our robust volunteer program 
encourages employee contributions of time, money and 
skills where they are needed most in our communities 
around the globe. Fostering volunteerism is good for 
the community, our employees and our company. 

We work hard to keep all our employees safe and  
aim for zero accidents in the workplace. Doing so 
requires addressing the causes of injuries and setting 
clear expectations that employees must follow all 
safety laws and guidelines, operate equipment 
properly and never use alcohol or illegal drugs in  
the workplace. So everyone can contribute to his or 
her fullest potential, we don’t allow discrimination  
or harassment based on age, race, disability, national 
origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other 
legally protected status.

A performance-driven, values-led culture builds  
a stronger company and provides a workplace that 
attracts and retains thinkers, problem-solvers and 
doers. And they in turn are defining the food industry 
for decades to come. 

26,000 volunteers 
72 countries 
900 projects  
350 nonprofit organizations

The results of our  
Delicious Difference week  
of community service

Five employees 
received a CEO award 
for outstanding 
volunteer service

Ranked No. 1 by 
DiversityInc for 
Top 10 Companies  
for Executive Women

22%

Reduction in lost  
time injury in our 
manufacturing 
facilities

Creating a more delicious world 

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Governance and Compliance

Inspiring trust

We value trust . . . of consumers, customers, 
communities, regulators, suppliers and employees 
above all else. We strive to earn trust every day by 
doing what we say we will do and holding ourselves 
accountable. As a public company, we have the  
added responsibility ti6 Tc -21.52 

The information  
within is accurate  
as of 12/31/11.

www.kraftfoodscompany.com/DeliciousWorld