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Sustainability

Running a business sustainably means remaining fit for the future. That is why the sustainability issue has priority at Mars, guided by our Five Principles.
 
 

All of our associates worldwide ensure that our brands remain strong, contemporary and of high quality. We take the freedom to continue developing our products to meet consumer demands. However, we do not only have responsibility towards our customers, associates and business partners, but also for the environment. 

Mars has committed itself to producing as environmentally friendly as possible. Internally this means careful handling of raw materials and continuously striving for highest efficiency. Externally it means applying its own internal benchmarks to the entire supply chain. 

This comes from the experience of having virtually 100 years of company history with success that has been based on the principle of "Mutuality". Mars makes meaningful contributions to the development of those 79 countries where we operate our sites. The corporation is a reliable employer for its 70,000 associates around the globe, including 1,800 associates in Germany. The local communities where these people work and live also benefit. In addition, Mars is working with its numerous business partners to contribute to an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable value chain.

The foundation for all this is freedom. As a family business, Mars avoids financial dependencies and deals with risks in a more traditional, long-term approach.



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