Mars reports sustainability gains, says all U.S. operations now powered by renewable electricity
Mars Inc. announced that all of its U.S. operations are now powered by 100% renewable electricity, marking a major sustainability milestone highlighted in the company’s 2025 Sustainable in a Generation Report.
The company said the achievement spans its factories, offices, veterinary hospitals and diagnostic laboratories across the United States.
According to the report, Mars reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42.6% compared with 2015 levels. The company also reported a 6.4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain in 2025, bringing its cumulative emissions reduction to 16.9% since 2015 while growing its business by approximately 75%.
“Reaching a milestone of 100% renewable electricity in our direct U.S. operations – from factories to offices, from veterinary hospitals to diagnostic labs – it’s something to celebrate and be proud of. Building a resilient business includes access to clean and accessible energy, farmers that are not at the mercy of extreme weather events and communities that thrive across our full value chain. Our priority is to continue our efforts to generate good jobs, support our Associates and communities, and continuing to work towards a more resilient and sustainable future for all,” said Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch.
Mars said it is advancing its sustainability goals through its Renewables Acceleration, or RAcc, program, launched in 2025 to expand renewable energy use beyond the company’s direct operations and into its broader supply chain. By 2030, the initiative could reduce emissions by approximately 3 million metric tons, or about 10% of the company’s 2025 emissions footprint.
As part of that effort, Mars recently entered into a contract with Enel North America to support three new solar energy projects in Texas. The projects are expected to generate approximately 1.8 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually.
The company also reported continued expansion of climate-smart agriculture initiatives, growing its portfolio to approximately 77 projects across 26 countries and 12 crops.
Among those efforts, Mars has invested about $5.2 million over five years in drought- and disease-resistant peanut varieties and is investing $20 million between 2020 and 2030 in sustainable rice production practices. The company has also partnered with PepsiCo and ADM on a regenerative agriculture program in Poland involving 24 farmers across more than 5,450 hectares.
“The hard work of our Associates and partners in 2025 demonstrates how sustainability sits at the center of how we plan, invest and operate. Delivering impact at scale requires collaboration across industries, suppliers, governments, NGOs and local communities, and we remain focused on turning ambition into measurable progress across our value chain,” said Alastair Child, Mars Chief Sustainability Officer.
Mars also announced plans to invest an estimated $2 billion in U.S. manufacturing and €1 billion in European Union operations by the end of 2026. The company additionally launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund, with up to $250 million in committed capital, and established the Mars Impact Fund to support sustainability and philanthropic initiatives.
Mars said the report reflects its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, strengthen supply chain resilience and advance sustainability through science-based business decisions.
