THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
progress , we at Mars are committed to scaling up solutions where they exist and to test , learn , partner and advocate where they don ’ t . In short , we know that we can grow our business and cut our emissions – we ’ re not just about making money , we ’ re about making a difference too , and our consumers and Associates want both .
Q . WHAT BENEFITS CAN A SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY HAVE FOR BUSINESSES LIKE MARS ?
» Protecting our planet tomorrow starts with how we do business today . This vision is at the heart of our Sustainable in a Generation Plan , working towards a healthy planet , where people and pets thrive , and society is inclusive . Our Net Zero Roadmap isn ’ t just about doing better ; it ’ s about doing what is necessary .
We ’ re doing this because it ’ s the right thing to do , but also because it ’ s
good for business . Creating mutual benefits for the people in our supply chain and mitigating our impact on the environment are sound business choices . An example from another of our brands is Galaxy ’ s commitment to responsibly sourced cocoa and support for people in our supply chains .
Progress will be imperfect , but the roadmap demonstrates that the business case to act now is both achievable and affordable .
Q . HOW MUCH AUTONOMY DO GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS – LIKE MARS UK – HAVE ON THE WIDER STRATEGY AND TARGETS OF GLOBAL BUSINESSES ?
» Sustainability touches every part of the business . Our thinking is global but , we ’ re realising projects and initiatives at a regional and local level . This is especially true here in the UK where we really kickstarted our sustainability in 2016 with
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