Mars announces the next stage of development for global headquarters in McLean, VA
Multi-year renovation project to create a modern, sustainably designed workplace in McLean begins in August 2024
McLean, VA (August 13, 2024) – Mars is beginning renovations this month of its corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia to meet the changing needs of its business and Associates. The new building will model a dynamic, pet-friendly workplace and role model the company’s sustainability commitments. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously supported rezoning the property in Fall 2023 and the company plans to reopen the building to Associates in 2026.
The McLean headquarters opened on Elm Street in 1984 to support the business which back then employed approximately 20,000 Associates globally. The business has since grown significantly with more than 150,000 Associates worldwide, with over $50 billion dollars in annual sales and a diverse and expanding portfolio of pet care products, veterinary services, quality snacking and food.
“When the Mars Family opened our corporate headquarters nearly four decades ago, it was important that the headquarters remained modest with a purpose to support Associates in markets worldwide,” Nici Bush, Vice President of Innovation, Science & Technology and executive project sponsor, reflected. “We have strived to ensure the design of our renovation honors this spirit and, simultaneously, enhances the Associate experience for those who visit and work in McLean.”
The renovated headquarters will have on-site renewable energy generation with roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, a new geothermal water source heat pump system, and high-efficiency light and water fixtures. The company will pursue LEED Gold certification. In addition to enhanced meeting spaces and a fitness center, the outdoor terrace will be a welcomed amenity, preserving green space and encouraging outdoor gatherings. Pets are one of the highlights of Mars workplaces, and the design of the corporate headquarters will showcase the best practices of its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in action.
