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Our Approach to Business

Paul S. Michaels, Mars, Incorporated President

Letter from Paul S. Michaels

We believe it is our responsibility to make a difference by addressing the challenges that we share with society.
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The Story of Mars

In 1911, Frank C. Mars began making candies in his Tacoma, Washington, U.S., kitchen and established our first roots in the confectionery business.
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Mars Associates having a meeting - Mars products on shelves in the background

Governance

Mars, Incorporated is a privately owned company governed by a Board of Directors who are members of the Mars family.
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Defining our Approach

We work hard to identify, understand and prioritize the many ways that our business impacts people and the planet, using science to define the challenge or opportunity and promote innovative thinking and solutions.
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Mars Associate pets chocolate lab in park in Waltham

Mars and Science

Science plays a key role in tackling a wide range of social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business and society, from climate change to food security. Innovation is also at the core of developing sustainable, quality Mars products.
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Mars Associate Howard Yana-Shapiro presents at 2012 TEDMED conference

Working with Others

Collaboration to create lasting mutual benefits is at the heart of the way we do business. Open dialogue and strategic partnerships help us establish effective business strategies and share what we learn for the benefit of society and the environment.
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Scope of Reporting

Our Principles in Action Summary covers the global activities of Mars, Incorporated and its business segments.
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Targets and Progress

See our targets, progress to date and ambitions for the future.
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