Mars reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 16.9% since 2015

Mars, Incorporated has reported a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain. According to the company’s 2025 ‘Mars Sustainable in a Generation Report’, absolute emissions in its value chain decreased by 6.4%, bringing the total reduction to 16.9% compared to 2015 levels, even as business operations grew by approximately 75%.

In terms of operational impact, the company achieved a 42.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to 2015. CEO Poul Weihrauch stated that sustainability is essential for building resilience throughout the company’s value chain.

The company is expanding its smart agricultural initiatives, which now include approximately 77 projects across 26 countries for 12 different crops. Notable programs include ‘Protect the Peanut’, involving a $5.2 million investment to develop drought- and disease-resistant varieties, and ‘Raising Rice Right’, a $20 million investment planned between 2020 and 2030 to promote climate-friendly rice farming. Additionally, Mars has partnered with PepsiCo and ADM to launch a regenerative agriculture program in Poland, supporting 24 farmers across more than 5,450 hectares, including regenerative wheat cultivation for brands such as Whiskas and Pedigree.