Danone Joins AB InBev's 100+ Accelerator to Boost Sustainable Innovation in Supply Chains
Source: The DairyNews
Danone has announced its partnership with AB InBev's 100+ Accelerator, joining other major corporations like The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever in a collaborative effort to promote sustainable innovation across global supply chains.
Launched by AB InBev in 2018, and expanded in 2021 with new partners, the 100+ Accelerator has driven progress in critical areas such as water stewardship, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and climate action, supporting 148 companies across 38 countries.
Vikram Agarwal, Chief Operations Officer at Danone, highlighted the partnership as a significant step in the company's sustainability efforts, noting, "This collaboration with 100+ Accelerator is yet another milestone in Danone's sustainability journey and is a direct result of our Partner For Growth program. It shows our commitment to working with all partners across our ecosystem to leverage our respective strengths to create shared value."
The 100+ Accelerator has implemented various innovative technologies to improve environmental sustainability, including nanotechnology and electrochemistry for enhanced water efficiency, support systems for smallholder farmers, electric vehicle retrofitting, and the development of bio-based, compostable packaging alternatives.
Ingrid De Ryck, Chief Sustainability Officer at AB InBev, expressed enthusiasm about Danone's addition to the accelerator, stating, "Sustainability is core to our business strategy and fulfills our purpose of dreaming big to create a future with more cheers. In the five years since its launch, the 100+ Accelerator has helped us identify and scale solutions to business challenges, advance our 2025 sustainability goals, and improve resilience across supply chains."
The accelerator is now welcoming applications for its sixth cohort, inviting entrepreneurs to contribute to the sustainable transformation of global supply chains. Interested parties can apply through the program's website at www.100accelerator.com.
Vikram Agarwal, Chief Operations Officer at Danone, highlighted the partnership as a significant step in the company's sustainability efforts, noting, "This collaboration with 100+ Accelerator is yet another milestone in Danone's sustainability journey and is a direct result of our Partner For Growth program. It shows our commitment to working with all partners across our ecosystem to leverage our respective strengths to create shared value."
The 100+ Accelerator has implemented various innovative technologies to improve environmental sustainability, including nanotechnology and electrochemistry for enhanced water efficiency, support systems for smallholder farmers, electric vehicle retrofitting, and the development of bio-based, compostable packaging alternatives.
Ingrid De Ryck, Chief Sustainability Officer at AB InBev, expressed enthusiasm about Danone's addition to the accelerator, stating, "Sustainability is core to our business strategy and fulfills our purpose of dreaming big to create a future with more cheers. In the five years since its launch, the 100+ Accelerator has helped us identify and scale solutions to business challenges, advance our 2025 sustainability goals, and improve resilience across supply chains."
The accelerator is now welcoming applications for its sixth cohort, inviting entrepreneurs to contribute to the sustainable transformation of global supply chains. Interested parties can apply through the program's website at www.100accelerator.com.
