Mars, Incorporated recently released the 2023 Mars Sustainable in a Generation Report, announcing notable progress toward its goal of achieving net zero by 2050, registering a record 8% GHG emissions reduction against its 2015 baseline across its full value chain in 2023 alone. Since 2015, GHG emissions in the company’s value chain have been reduced by 16% (or 5.7 million metric tons — the equivalent GHG emissions generated by more than 1.3 million gasoline-powered automobiles in a year1), while growing the business more than 60% to over $50 billion. When…
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Mars and No Kid Hungry partner to donate $1.3 million of food across the US
At Mars Food & Nutrition, they state their purpose is clear: Better Food Today. Better World Tomorrow. And it is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we have partnered with No Kid Hungry this summer to donate over 940,000 meals of our Ben’s Original product to organizations across the U.S., providing food to those who need it most, starting first with donating more than 90,000 pouches of its ready-to-heat rice products to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the city’s largest food bank. “We are proud to partner…
Read MoreMaking Waves: 15 years of impact with the Mars Ambassador Program
Mars has showcased the history of its Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) on its website – as it is an interesting piece showcasing the history of the program I have copied it below. We believe companies can be a force for good. 15 years ago, we created our Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) to harness the power of our global Mars community to drive positive change. The program serves as a testament to our belief that, together, we can make a tangible difference in the world. MAP, our signature skills-based volunteering program,…
Read MoreMars discuss their next stage in supporting a more sustainable fishing industry
Mars discuss the next stage in their journey to support a more sustainable fishing industry – the below is taken from their statement on their website here. The global seafood sector is vital to food security, nutrition, and income for people around the world. According to OECD, more than three billion people around the world rely on the ocean for their livelihoods. Fish is also an important ingredient in nutritious and high-quality pet food. However, the world’s fisheries are in decline. Over a third of global fish stocks are overexploited,…
Read MoreMars and FAO extend partnership to help ensure Safe Food for All
Mars believe they have a responsibility to act on food safety. First, to ensure that the food we produce is safe and high quality to help protect people, pets, and the planet. Second, to raise the bar in food safety by identifying and tackling risks that impact society at large. Everyone should have access to safe food and it’s why we are expanding our partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to further strengthen food safety. Dr. Abigail Stevenson, Chief Science Officer for Mars, and Maximo Torero, FAO’s Chief-Economist,…
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