Mars is globally known for their candy and pet products. As of 2017, they have launched a sustainability program that primarily focuses on the people they interact with and the use of cleaner energies. Following in the footsteps of the UN’s Sustainability Goals, Mars has put in billions into converting …
Uglies Kettle Chips
Uglies potato chips are made using potatoes that don’t meet the esthetic expectations of producers and are used to make small batches of kettle chips. Doing this reduces unnecessary food waste by using produce that may have otherwise been disposed of. Their website claims that food waste is landfills largest …
General Mills Plan
General Mills is a company that is committed to addressing deforestation and its impacts on biodiversity, endangered species, farmer livelihoods, and climate change. Although the company has minimal sourcing exposure to deforestation risks, it actively seeks to eliminate these risks. The company particularly focus on high-risk ingredients like palm oil, …
Nestle Sustainability Programs
A food company that has a sustainable program is Nestle. The program is drive by a CSV strategy, which stands for “Creating Shared Value”. This program focuses on the long-term success of the company and how this can also provide benefits for society and the environment. Some of the elements …
Land O’ Lakes – Dairy Done Sustainably
Land O’ Lakes, the dairy company known for their butter products is extremely transparent with what they are doing with their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report easily found on their website. In 2021 part of what they did to work towards their ESG goals and sustainability practices was sequestering …