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Committed to social progress

Social innovation funds

As a “Société à Mission” and company aiming to be B Corp globally certified, we’re committed to making a positive difference. We want to help everyone make dietary choices that support their health, while respecting the planet and its natural resources. And that’s where our impact platforms come in. These dedicated organizations help us use our resources to tackle health issues and scale up our positive impact.

communities

Boosting social businesses for impact on health

Danone Communities

Danone Communities is an impact fund that empowers entrepreneurs leading businesses focused on improving people's health in a sustainable way. These entrepreneurs leverage market-based and innovative solutions to unlock access to quality food and safe drinking water for vulnerable populations.

 

In addition to long-term financial support, Danone Communities provides expertise, networks, and business insights to support entrepreneurs in their journey to success. As of 2023, Danone Communities has supported 20 businesses in 25 countries, impacting the lives of 11 million people every day.

 

Danone Communities monitors the daily number of individuals benefiting from nutritious food and safe drinking water, as reported by the social enterprises it supports.

Danone Communities

11m

people impacted everyday

2.5BN

liters of water provided in 2021

Danone Ecosystem

Danone Ecosystem is comprised of an endowment fund and an association (not-for-profit entity), created by Danone. Its aim is to strengthen and expand “general interest activities” within the Danone ecosystem, including improving the livelihoods of small farmers, supporting sustainable farming practices, and promoting healthy habits.

100+

projects co-created through Danone Ecosystem since 2009

Danone ecosystem
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Investing in sustainable projects

Livelihoods Funds

Created in 2011, we collaborate with Livelihoods Funds to invest in projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America that empower smallholder farmers and rural communities. These projects improve food security and income for farmers, restore degraded ecosystems, and create value in agricultural supply chains.

 

Their mission is rooted in two beliefs: that no single actor can tackle the major sustainability challenges of our times alone, and that no large-scale transformation can be achieved without the involvement of local communities.

Livelihoods Funds
ventures

Danone Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Danone, focused on partnering with food tech startups that share Danone’s vision of a healthy and sustainable future for food. Danone Ventures invests in startups developing disruptive tech and science-based solutions for the food industry. Leveraging investment as a tool, the Danone Ventures team helps facilitate strong value-creating partnerships between Danone and those start-ups, with a view to fostering innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.

Danone ventures

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Explore the partnerships we’ve established with diverse partners, from NGOs to healthcare workers and farmers and suppliers, to support our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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Sustainability

Discover our new sustainability roadmap to help us deliver our health mission, tackle climate challenges and support vulnerable communities, while making our business more resilient.

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