Building a sustainable future

We are a global business of people and brands with a clear purpose. We believe the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. It is the vision at the heart of our Sustainable in a Generation Plan - one where the planet is healthy, people and pets are thriving, and society is inclusive.

With the increasing impacts of climate change, the pandemic and social injustice, we are as committed as ever to the critical actions needed to tackle the environmental and societal threats we face through science-based actions and in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are transforming the way we work – from how we source raw materials like palm oil and cocoa, to how we fish the oceans for our pet food ingredients – to ensure every part of our operations and extended supply chains help people and the planet thrive. At the same time, we recognize that fixing these issues is a generational challenge, which is why we are building lasting partnerships with NGOs, governments and industry, to help transform the systems that have made issues like climate change or limited incomes for smallholder farmers so pervasive and intractable.

This is a critical moment and we are working to ensure that Mars is a positive force in the world for years to come.

Our plan is built on what is RIGHT, not what is easy—it is science-based and in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer

Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer Barry Parkin discusses the importance of the Mars Sustainable in a Generation Plan and how we are as committed as ever to the critical actions needed to tackle environmental and societal threats.

Our Sustainable in a Generation Plan

Since we launched the Mars Sustainable in a Generation Plan in 2017 with an initial $1 billion investment, we have made progress to transform how we do business. We’re working to improve the lives of people in communities where we source materials, as well as the lives of our Associates, customers and pets. Facing unprecedented challenges created during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Associates and business quickly shifted to new ways of working toward our ambitious, science-based goals.

Healthy Planet • Thriving People • Nourishing Wellbeing • Materials & supply chains

2020 Scorecard

See our progress as we work toward our ambitions and address these generational challenges. Download the PDF of our latest scorecard.

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How we’re reducing our environmental footprint

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To keep the planet healthy for people and nature, Mars follows a data-driven, scientific approach to reduce our environmental impact. Our efforts include expanding our use of renewable energy, helping farmers cut water use while increasing crop yield, working to eliminate deforestation and evolving our product packaging to support a circular economy.

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Healthy Planet progress by the numbers:

Our 2020 Scorecard numbers.

Greenhouse gas emissions

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-7.3%*

reduction since 2015

Our goal: Reduce total greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 27% by 2025 and by 67% by 2050

Unsustainable water use

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-16%*

reduction since 2015

Our goal: Eliminate unsustainable water use in our value chain, starting with a 50% reduction by 2025

Land use

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-8.4%*

reduction since 2015

Our goal: Hold flat the total land area associated with our value chain

Packaging

21.7%^† recyclable, reusable, compostable
1.9%^† less virgin plastic

Our goal: Developing packaging that is 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 and decrease virgin plastic use 25% by 2025.

* Tracked against 2015 baseline. † Tracked against 2019 baseline.

Our goals for a healthy planet.

We’re reducing our total environmental impact in line with what science says is necessary to keep the planet healthy: cutting greenhouse gas emissions, expanding our use of renewable energy, conserving water and land, and eliminating packaging waste from the environment. We’re committed to drastically shrinking our climate footprint and ensuring our partners and suppliers do the same—we’re also encouraging our partners to join our efforts through our #PledgeForPlanet initiative.

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Climate action

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