The business case is reinforced by Mars’ s emissions profile. Across the global Mars business, around 60 % of the greenhouse gas footprint stems from agriculture, making supply chain transformation critical to achieving climate goals. As of 2024, Mars has achieved a 16.4 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain from a 2015 baseline – importantly, decoupling emissions from business growth.
For Dale, procurement transformation is inseparable from Mars’ s broader mission:“ To sustainably feed 10 billion people by 2050, we must rethink how we operate – and procurement transformation, underpinned by supply chain transparency and long-term thinking, is essential to that mission.”
As a family-owned business, Mars benefits from thinking in generational timeframes rather than quarterly reporting cycles.
“ We’ re not just looking at how nutritious food can be produced sustainably for the next few years, but for generations to come,” Dale concludes.“ This long-term perspective allows us to make investments today in climate-smart agriculture practices that will ensure food production remains sustainable for future generations.”
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