Our leaders share their views on tackling today’s challenges

Their insight and unique perspectives reinforce our steadfast commitment to action. This provides us the ability to make bold decisions — to create the world we want tomorrow.

Sustainability • Inclusivity • Business Transformation

CEO of Mars on Navigating Challenging Times

By GRANT. F. REID, CEO, Mars

We remain steadfast and committed to build the future we want for ourselves, society and the planet. And we will address chronic issues of climate change, plastics, an economy that leaves people behind and systemic racial injustice.

Sustainability

Mars is transforming the way we do business and innovating to drive positive change for people and the planet. We started in 2017, by launching Our Sustainable in a Generation Plan. With an initial $1 billion investment, we are focusing on three key areas — Healthy Planet, Thriving People and Nourishing Wellbeing. We have made meaningful progress to curb our environmental impact, improve lives in the workplaces, supply chains and communities where we work and help billions of people and their pets lead healthier, happier lives.

Learn more about our Sustainability Plan

Climate Justice: A Movement Gaining Traction

BY LISA MANLEY, Vice President, Sustainability, Mars

We play an important role to fight climate change. From setting emission reduction targets to responding to environmental risks in our operations, we are using our voice and political power to advocate and work for a better future.

Supply Chain Transparency Is Essential

BY BARRY PARKIN, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer, Mars

By changing what materials we buy and how we buy them, we can make an impact on climate change, human rights and income. Simplifying our palm oil supply chain is one way we are creating the world we want tomorrow by investing in farmers today.

We Are Stepping Up Because Society Is Counting on Us

BY GRANT F. REID, CEO, Mars

It is more important than ever to lead significant action on the big issues facing our global community — including climate change, poverty, obesity, water stress and damage to the world’s ecosystems. It requires partnership between business, governments and NGOs and we are committed to create our best tomorrow by transforming how we do business today.

Inclusivity

At Mars, we’re united by our differences. Each day we have an opportunity to bring our full selves to work. And our company looks for ways to embrace diversity of thought, background, heritage to create a thriving workplace — and to support our efforts to build a sustainable, thriving world.

Learn more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategy

Standing Together in Support of One Another

BY GRANT F. REID, CEO, Mars

No one can have experienced or watched the events in the U.S. unfold in the spring of 2020 without feeling heartbreak and anger at the continued fallibility of the systems that are intended to protect us all equally. I know for many of our Associates, it has been a deeply troubling example of daily challenges they face.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women

BY LISA MANLEY, Vice President, Sustainability, Mars

The pandemic disproportionately affects women, so we will ensure to prioritize equal representation and equitable recovery plans that places them at the center of our response.

How We Plan to Foster Change

As leaders, we are committed to listening so we can seek to better understand how each of us can lead necessary and meaningful change at Mars.

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Business Transformation

Building the world we want to see tomorrow starts with how we do business today — from product innovation to transforming the workplace to disrupting business as usual. In these ever-evolving times, we’re driven to transform our business by thinking big and acting boldly.

Mars Launches Economics of Mutuality Foundation to Explore and Create New Business Models

BY STEPHEN BADGER, Director and former Chairman of the Mars Board

As leaders, we have an obligation to do business better. Our commitment to mutuality lets us redefine and reimagine how we approach creating financial value, providing opportunities for individuals and protecting the environment.

Our Digital Engine Enhances and Accelerates Transformation

BY SANDEEP DADLANI, Global Chief Digital Officer, Mars

To better serve people, their pets and the communities where they live, we must ensure our Associates have all the tools they need to create value. Our user-centric Digital Engine focuses on data, analytics and speed, and it helps empower Associates to provide our ever-evolving consumers with the best possible experience.

Tips for Growing a Disruptive Mindset in Your Company

BY JEAN-CHRISTOPHE FLATIN, President, Innovation, Science, Technology & Mars Edge

We find ourselves in a situation unlike any we’ve seen before. This pandemic is forcing all of us into a new normal. But we can handle it together and we’ll get through it with calm, communication and care.

Meet the Mars Global Leadership Team

As  a private, family-owned business, we have the freedom to build a better tomorrow, today. Our leaders are industry experts, taking values-based actions to help our business and the world thrive.

Meet Our Global Leadership