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Mars Snacking names Anna Turrell Chief Sustainability Officer

Turrell was most recently Chief Sustainability Officer at Decathlon.

02 February 2026

Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

Regenerative Agriculture

Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

"We don't worry so much about drought as water holding capacity is much improved."

05 December 2025

Businesses warn of added costs and loss of trust if EUDR is delayed again

Businesses warn of added costs and loss of trust if EUDR is delayed again

"Companies need to know what to prepare for, and by when."

06 October 2025

ADM doubles down on regenerative agriculture after 1mn tonne emissions reduction

ADM doubles down on regenerative agriculture after 1mn tonne emissions reduction

5 million acres of farmland and 28,000 farmers are now enrolled in the programme.

10 September 2025

Major brands join forces to protect Indonesia biodiversity-rich area from deforestation

Major brands join forces to protect Indonesia biodiversity-rich area from deforestation

Aceh is home to endangered elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans.

25 August 2025

Mars credits sustainable farming focus for continued emissions reduction

Mars credits sustainable farming focus for continued emissions reduction

In 2024, Mars expanded sustainability-linked compensation to around 2,000 employees.

03 July 2025

Businesses ramp up calls for legally binding Global Plastics Treaty

Plastic Pollution

Businesses ramp up calls for legally binding Global Plastics Treaty

Harmonised regulations should include phase-outs, product design and extended producer responsibility (EPR).

26 June 2025

Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn

CSO Futures Weekly

Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn

Read our interview with Pia Heidenmark Cook and join our February webinar on climate targets.

23 January 2025

Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD

Policy & Standards

Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD

"Predictability is critical to the ability of all actors, including businesses, to make informed decisions.”

20 January 2025

Mars names Alastair Child as Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Mars names Alastair Child as Chief Sustainability Officer

Child was previously VP of Global Sustainability at Mars Snacking, and has been with the company for 23 years.

16 January 2025

Investors urgently need better climate disclosures

CSO Futures Weekly

Investors urgently need better climate disclosures

Asset owners want Scope 3 disclosures but worry about data quality. Learn how to meet their expectations at CSO Futures' next event.

12 December 2024

Food businesses double down on regenerative agriculture programmes

Regenerative Agriculture

Food businesses double down on regenerative agriculture programmes

Ahold Delhaize USA and Campbell’s team up to finance a low-emissions potato pilot and Mars announces a raft of partnerships.

11 December 2024