Planet
The future of food depends on how we care for it.
Building resilience for food tomorrow
We’re investing in ways to protect and restore resources that we all depend on.
Making food takes a healthy planet, yet the changing climate threatens resources like air, soil and water.
Natural systems can help regulate the climate and support water, biodiversity and communities.
Most of our impact – and opportunity – sits outside our own walls, across fields, supply chains and ingredient networks. That’s where our focus is.
Where our impact happens
We have plants around the world that create opportunities to have a positive impact on the environment. We focus on areas like climate, waste and renewable electricity.
As a business rooted in agriculture, we work directly with the regions where we source our ingredients. We invest in and collaborate across landscapes and ecosystems, regenerating soil, water, biodiversity, and forests.
We also reduce impact by increasing the use of recycled and recyclable materials and developing innovative packaging solutions.
Progress takes time, and the work is ongoing. But the mission is clear: to make a positive impact on the planet – one felt now and for generations to come.
Collaboration
To create real change and a thriving and resilient future, we know that not one team or company can act alone.
Complex challenges require bringing the right people to the table and collaborating to find creative solutions. We’re building sustainability into how our business operates, as well as working with partners across the supply chain. We’re engaging stakeholders – farmers, suppliers, customers, investors, consumers and more – to share what’s working and expand it.
Frequently asked questions
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What is General Mills doing for the environment?We're working to build a healthier planet. Our focus: regenerative agriculture, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and packaging that’s recyclable or reusable.
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How does sustainability show up in your business?Standing for Good is a core pillar of our Accelerate strategy, integrating sustainability into how we operate, what we make and how we grow.
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What are your sustainability goals?Our Global Impact commitments focus on driving resilience for people, the planet and our business. These priorities include greenhouse gas reduction, regenerative agriculture, packaging, water, renewable electricity, food waste, zero waste to landfill, and no deforestation.
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What is the Climate Transition Action Plan?It outlines how General Mills is reducing emissions, managing climate-related risks and working with partners across our value chain to build more resilient food systems.
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Where do your emissions come from?More than half of General Mills’ greenhouse gas footprint occurs outside our direct operations, mostly from agriculture and ingredients. That’s why our climate commitment spans the full value chain. By advancing regenerative agriculture in the regions where we source ingredients, we’re working to better understand how to reduce emissions upstream of our facilities.
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