AVA offers guidance to members on new carbon footprint requirements News | Industry Updates


developing guidance for the calculation of scope 3 emissions. This will enable operators to understand their carbon footprint and provide relevant information to customers. Chief executive of the AVA, David


Llewellyn, said: “The AVA first issued Energy Use and Carbon Guidance in 2007 but the world has moved on significantly since then and as the trade body for the industry, we are committed to moving with it. With increased focus around COP26, our aim is to guide our members through the process and enable operators to address any client questions or concerns. “Whilst we develop guidance for the


With businesses increasingly required to understand the impact of their carbon emissions, the AVA (The Vending & Automated Retail Association) is encouraging members to be prepared by offering support to help them identify their own credentials. With the COP26 summit this month


acting as a catalyst for further climate change action, businesses will be tasked with measuring the amount of carbon dioxide for which they are responsible, with these measurements divided into three categories, or ‘scopes’. Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse


gas emissions (generally carbon dioxide or methane) that occur from sources that are


controlled or owned by the company; scope 2 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, heat, or cooling and scope 3 emissions include all sources not within the company’s scope. Whilst companies are likely to have the


data needed to calculate their scope 1 and 2 emissions from utility invoices and bills for petrol, operators should expect to receive requests from customers for their own carbon footprint information, allowing them to fulfil scope 3 requirements. To support members through this


process, the AVA is now able to provide figures for converting energy consumed to carbon dioxide emitted and is currently


Mondelez International employees put the ‘we’ in wellbeing for Purpose Day 2021


Mondelēz International celebrated its 3rd annual Purpose Day on 1 October. Celebrating the company’s purpose of ‘Snacking Made Right’, this year’s theme was wellbeing. The snacking leader succeeded in


inspiring thousands of colleagues, consumers, and communities by hosting a number of global and local virtual events. Colleagues were invited to two global


events, both with a wellbeing focus. Dirk Van de Put, Mondelēz International’s chief executive, hosted a Linkedin Live Masterclass on the topic of personal wellbeing. The live session included a panel of internal and external thought leaders. Mr Van de Put commented: “Purpose


really matters, it’s important for people, profits and for the planet. As a global snacking leader, we feel we have a great


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responsibility to make a positive impact. We are on a journey to try and create a company that is purpose led, enabled by our values.” The second global event was a


‘Healthy Habits Global Wellbeing Challenge’ where colleagues were invited to complete 15 simple micro- actions on ‘WeSpire’ app. In the UK, employees took part in a


‘Planet Patrol’ mission and collected 20,000 pieces of litter over four weeks. Many colleagues also volunteered to become a ‘telephone friend’ to an older person through AgeUK. To support consumer wellbeing, Mondelēz International teamed up with Grenade, which recently became part of the Mondelez family, for a panel discussion which explored their focus on wellbeing


Louise Stigant, UK managing director,


Mondelēz International said: “The pandemic has undoubtedly been challenging personally and professionally for everyone, that’s why as a business we’ve chosen to focus on wellbeing for our annual Purpose Day. The wellbeing of colleagues, consumers, and the communities we touch is of the upmost importance to us at Mondelez. We urge everyone to take time to prioritise their personal wellness and consider making simple changes that boost their mental and physical wellbeing.”


calculation of scope 3 emissions, we are encouraging operators to identify their scope 1 and 2 emissions as soon as is viable, as this represents a good start to both reducing them and being able to provide information to those clients who ask. “Our industry has already shown its agility


and enthusiasm to move with the times and climate change is another area in which we are there to support members. As such, we encourage operators who are unsure about their carbon footprint requirements to get in touch so we can make this transition as smooth as possible.” Operators can find out more by visiting


the AVA at Stand 45 at VENDEX NORTH on November 10, or via its website at https://www.the-ava.com/.


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