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Mars celebrates latest European decarbonisation milestone with new renewable electricity contract in Sweden

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated, a leading snacking, food and pet care services and nutrition provider, today announced a major milestone in its sustainability journey through the Mars Renewable Acceleration Program, with a contract for the majority output of the Kölvallen Wind Farm in Sweden. Developed by Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leading investment manager, the project’s partnership with Mars underscores Mars commitment to extend clean, renewable energy across its value chain and advancing progress toward its net zero ambitions. Through a long-term agreement, Mars has secured 70% of the annual production from…

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Mars launches Mars Impact Fund to drive lasting change for people, pets and planet

Stuart Mitchell

Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, pet care, and food, today announced the launch of the Mars Impact Fund, a new enterprise-level philanthropic entity designed to accelerate meaningful and lasting impact in the communities where Mars operates. As a family-owned, principle-driven company, Mars has long believed that business should be a force for good. Building on this legacy, the Mars Impact Fund is designed to complement existing sustainability efforts and foundation activities with strategic, long-term investments. The Mars Impact Fund will contribute $85M between 2025 and 2027. From 2028…

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Sucden and Mars announce collaboration for climate-resilient cocoa

Stuart Mitchell

Sucden (General Cocoa) and Mars, Incorporated are pleased to announce the launch of a five-year collaboration (2025-2029) aimed at advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient cocoa production in participating farms in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. The project aims to bring together innovation, science-based reductions and farmer-centered approaches to drive meaningful greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions across the participating farms in the cocoa supply chain.   Collaboration on this project builds on a shared commitment between the companies to help minimize the environmental footprint of cocoa production while helping farmers improve their yields. The…

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Mars champions Europe’s farmers & calls to scale climate-smart agriculture

Stuart Mitchell

On World Soil Day in December, Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, confectionery, snacking and food and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved brands, is joining with partners and farmers in Europe to call on policymakers and scientists across Europe to enable scalable solutions that support farmers in adopting climate-smart agriculture practices. As Europe strengthens its role in shaping global agrifood policy and drives momentum behind regenerative, outcome-based farming, the region has become a natural focus for accelerating climate-smart solutions.1 Last year, Mars…

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Mars Recognized for Climate Leadership as TIME Names Kevin Rabinovitch to 2025 TIME100 Climate List

Stuart Mitchell

Mars has been recognized for its leadership on climate action, with Kevin Rabinovitch, Global Vice President of Sustainability, named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list – a recognition of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action. The recognition reflects Mars long-term commitment to tackling climate change across its full value chain. Through its Net Zero Roadmap, Mars is taking action to reduce emissions from raw materials to retail, including sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its full value chain, advancing climate smart practices with farmers, and reimagining product design…

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