Mars, Incorporated, is firmly committed to its local communities, applying once again its Principles of Mutuality and Responsibility. Our various partnerships enable us to contribute to local development, beyond the economic aspect :
 

• cultural philanthropy with – for instance – our support to Artistes Orléanais (artists of Orleans) that sponsors an artist every year, and our donations for the preservation of our cultural heritage.
• our participation in dog & owner training events, such as France’s Dog Day and the canine education sessions organized by the Orleans city hall.
• its support for sports events such as "Races of Strasbourg "
• exceptional gift of products to french charity associations "Restos du Coeur, Secours Populaire, Epicerie solidaire Etoile du coeur ..."
• the support of Mars Chocolat France for the network "Entreprendre Alsace " who aims to support and contribute to the development of new companies in Alsace.  

MARS associates also apply our company’s Principles on a personal basis, for instance by:
 

• creating NGOs such as "Loire action", which aims to preserve the Loire river from pollution through waste collection events and campaigns to raise public awareness of the issue
• taking part in charity marathons benefiting children in hospitals or NGOs assisting the poor. Every Christmas, they organize a toy collection among associates for children of the French Red Cross
• taking in the dogs of NGO Handi’Chiens one weekend per month, as well as organizing every year the Tour Challenge, a European race from Mars site to Mars site that raises funds for an assistance dog to be trained for a disabled person.