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Our Principles in Action


From its early beginnings, Mars, Incorporated has been guided by its founding family’s values. The Five Principles of Mars – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom – give purpose and direction to our business and make us unique as a company.


We recognize that, as one of the world’s largest food companies, our actions have a significant impact upon people we touch and precious natural resources. We have a responsibility to build a business that is sustainable for generations to come.


Our Principles in Action bring our Principles to life … strengthening our company’s performance by making a positive difference towards people and the planet.


By putting Our Principles in Action we are applying values that are constant to a world in constant change.


Cocoa certification
Mars aims to certify its entire cocoa supply as being produced in a sustainable manner by 2020.
iMPACT
addresses the environmental, economic and social needs of cocoa communities in a community-focused, collaborative and holistic way.
We seek to preserve natural resources
We aim to protect endangered species and are gradually removing endangered or vulnerable fish stocks from our raw materials.
Mars Ambassador Program
The MAP gives Mars associates the opportunity to show their personal commitment to making a difference to people and the planet.
3 R : Reduce - Recycle - Rethink
Before 2015, we will minimise packaging content and material weights by 10%, we will design our packaging to be 100% recyclable or recoverable, by working with materials suppliers and our retail customers we intend to create new products formats and supply chain innovations..
Handi'Chiens
MARS and Handi'Chiens, a long friendship history to the appointment of the heart, the efficiency and the united commitment.

Health & nutrition

Our commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Commitments

Find out what we believe and how we operate as a business around the globe.

Cocoa sustainability

Our commitment to sustain a unique ingredient : chocolate.