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Mars Signs First European Renewable Acceleration Contract in Europe in Partnership with GoldenPeaks Capital to Power Full Value Chain

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated continues to advance its Renewable Acceleration strategy to cover its full value chain by teaming up with GoldenPeaks Capital, a leading European renewable energy developer, to launch over 100 new solar projects in Poland. This new contract with GoldenPeaks Capital in Poland is creating what is believed to be the largest multi-buyer renewable energy deal in the Central and Eastern Europe region. It includes 100+ new solar projects, which will come online in 2027 and deliver more than 129MWac of clean energy to Mars and will generate approximately…

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Mars releases Cocoa for Generations 2024 Progress Report

Stuart Mitchell

The report highlights the progress we’ve made in helping create a more modern, inclusive and sustainable cocoa ecosystem. From the crunchy, chewy goodness of SNICKERS® to the dark chocolate drizzled over a KIND® bar, cocoa is a cornerstone of our company. In fact, we’ve been using cocoa from around the globe to make our iconic lineup of chocolate brands for over 100 years. We recognize our role in the global cocoa industry and the opportunity we share in helping create a better cocoa ecosystem for cocoa-growing communities and the planet.…

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Shailene Woodley joins forces with Mars and Calm to celebrate how pet adoption can change two lives

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, a leading pet care company behind brands pets and pet owners love including ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANTECH®, is teaming up with award-winning actor Shailene Woodley (“Motor City”, “Paradise”, “Big Little Lies”) and leading mental health company Calm to shine a light on the power of pets for mental wellbeing and to encourage adoption as a path to pet ownership.   Globally, there are around 16 million dogs and cats in shelters waiting to find a home.2 In an effort to help pets in shelters…

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Mars Renewable Acceleration Program Wins Climate Group RE100 Leadership…

Stuart Mitchell

Mars are proud to have been recognized by the Climate Group for our Renewable Acceleration program with the RE100 Leadership Award in the Market Trailblazer category. 11 years after Mars helped create RE100 to encourage companies adopt renewable electricity to cover 100% of their direct operations, it feels great to be on stage and being recognized for extending our renewables commitment well beyond that. The RE100 market trailblazer award celebrates RE100 members who are committed to driving market change, communicate transparently about the barriers they face; and collaborate with companies,…

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Mars Partners with Clean Electricity Suppliers for Innovative Strategy to Cover Full Value Chain with Renewables

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated has announced a major step in its decarbonization journey under its new program called Renewable Acceleration by teaming up with energy partner Enel. This initiative is designed to speed up the shift from fossil fuels to clean energy – not just for Mars owned sites, but across its entire value chain by bringing the totality of their electricity usage to the renewables market. This means sourcing renewable electricity to cover everything from the farms that grow ingredients to the trucks that deliver products, and even the energy used…

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