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.
How Mars Is Building Hope Through Marine Stewardship
By FRANK E. MARS, Chairman of the Board
Why Chairman of the Board Frank E. Mars believes our success as a business – and that of our global economy and communities – depends on our oceans’ health.
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.
Mars Food Publishes Its First Annual ‘Purpose in Action’ Report
BY FIONA DAWSON, Global President Food, Multisales and Global Customers at Mars
We know the power of dinnertimes and believe that everyone should have access to healthy meals, more people cook and share meals together and more food can be produced with less. This report shares how we have made strong steps toward realizing this future as well as identifies our challenges.
3 Ways Mars is Driving Change in Sustainability
By ANDY PHAROAH, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Mars
We have not lost sight of the critical action needed to tackle the climate emergency and address the health and sustainability of the planet. Learn how we’re investing our efforts.
3 Ways Mars is Pushing the Climate Justice Movement Forward
LISA MANLEY, Vice President, Sustainability
It’s impossible to separate climate change from inequality and injustice. However, the actions and conversations around climate change and human rights rarely intersect. We saw this as an opportunity. Learn how we're using our global presence to make an impact on climate justice.
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.
Making Pride Personal to Break Down Barriers
By STEPHANIE STRAUB, Vice President & General Counsel
At Mars, Pride Month is every month as we celebrate acceptance, confront biases, and raise awareness to move forward together.
Advancing Action on Gender Equality with #HereToBeHeard
BY VICTORIA MARS, Mars Board Member
“Women have played a powerful role in our history and leadership at Mars. But we have more to do. We’re striving to empower more women within our workplace, and across our extended value chain.
"The magnitude and urgency of gender inequality in society demands more action. If global business doesn't listen and step up now, then when? Business can have an outsized impact on driving change at scale. At Mars we’re seizing this opportunity to expand the conversation and drive action."
Driving Meaningful Change to Create a More Inclusive Culture at Mars
BY DARRYL FARROW, Head of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at Mars
It’s critical to recognize the role business plays in driving systemic change and we’re accelerating our commitments in our workplaces and communities.
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.
Driving Meaningful and Measurable Growth
Watch Lead Chief Marketing Officer Jane Wakely and Global Chief Digital Officer Sandeep Dadlani discuss how our purpose-led strategy fuels companywide collaboration and provides exciting opportunities for disparate teams to unlock new possibilities.
Investing $500 Million in People
Mars Veterinary Health North America, including Banfield, BluePearl, VCA and Antech, is investing in multiple projects over the next several years to adapt to the ever changing veterinary industry. Higher wages, better education, and a more diverse veterinary workforce is something the world, and our furry friends, need.
Focusing on Energy to Improve Associates’ Wellbeing
An energized workforce is one that thrives. Our Energy For Life training program equips Associates with activities and resources to help cultivate energy management skills.
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.
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