Sustainability
Contributing positively to our environment and local communities is critical to the way we do business at Mars – including our products, brands and operations. We understand that our company’s social, environmental and economic values and practices impact where we do business and how we operate, particularly given the scope and scale of the global environmental challenges.

Cocoa is the fundamental and defining component of chocolate. In its wholehearted commitment to sustainable development, Mars Incorporated supports good farming practices in cocoa growing regions and equitable labour practices along the cocoa supply chain. This commitment places Mars as an Industry leader in the pursuit of socially responsible cocoa production. This commitment is the latest milestone in the long standing cocoa sustainability efforts of Mars, one of the world’s largest chocolate manufacturers. For 30 years, Mars has led the chocolate industry in its efforts to achieve sustainable cocoa production, investing well over US$10 million in each of the past several years in a wide range of initiatives. “As a leader in the pursuit of a sustainable global cocoa industry, Mars Incorporated, in line with its five principles, is working towards developing and advancing sustainable cocoa systems for the millions of small holder farmers involved with cocoa production. Our commitment to sustainability is serious and long term” said Paul S. Michaels, Mars CEO and President. “We are determined to put our principles into action, restoring cocoa supply for the next generation.”


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