Taking our goals from commitment to action

Commitments

While it may not be easy, at Danone we chose to be a force for change. We are playing our part, true to Danone’s long-standing spirit of leading change, aiming to deliver lasting impact, at scale. That’s why we’ve put in place the Danone Impact Journey, a strategic framework for translating sustainability commitments into action.
The “Société à Mission” status is embedding our purpose into our by-laws, and the achievement of B Corp worldwide certification in 2025 underscore our long-standing commitment to delivering business success while addressing key social and environmental priorities through targeted actions. Our participation in recognized external ratings and rankings further reinforces our commitment to transparency, enabling us and stakeholders to benchmark our performance against industry peers.

Upholding accountability and transparency

In 2020, Danone became the first French listed company to adopt “Société à Mission” status. More than a symbolic gesture, this French legal framework, incorporated in our by-laws in June 2020, requires us to fulfil our sustainability commitments.

Société à Mission

Addressing critical challenges in society together

B Corp Certification

Another way in which we show our commitment to positive impact is our B-Corp journey. Our B-Corp status is a way of certifying that our business activities contribute to a greater good. This commitment is reflected in practices that follow strict rules to respect the environment. Danone has been certified in Germany, Austria and Switzerland since January 2023; since November 2025, Danone has proudly held B Corp certification worldwide.

B Corp

Assessing our ESG performance

External recognition

Our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are assessed externally through ratings and thematic rankings. We choose which assessments we take part in based on criteria including how relevant they are to our goals and how they can help us improve. These evaluations also let people see how we compare to our industry peers.

External recognition

Our codes of conduct

Policies & Position Papers

Our policies and positions guide our commitment to social responsibility, ensuring we drive our mission with purpose. These policies align with our three core pillars: Health, Nature, and People & Communities, covering everything from nutritional targets to parental rights.

Policies and positions

Ensuring food safety

Bringing health through food means ensuring safety every step of the way. Our Food Safety Policy not only meets local laws and regulations but also upholds rigorous standards throughout our supply chain. By collaborating with experts, we’re able to identify and create solutions to any emerging food risks. We also strive to uphold a culture of quality within our workplace.

Quality and food safety