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  • Overall approach
    10/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      4/4
      Overall commitment
      Conversion-free/zero-gross conversion/zero-net conversion commitment or a zero deforestation/deforestation-free commitment that explicitly includes all other natural ecosystems
      4/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: Cocoa
      "Mars is accelerating our efforts to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains identified as most at risk for driving deforestation: beef, cocoa, palm oil, pulp and paper, and soy. We will achieve this by only sourcing these raw materials, across our business, from suppliers that demonstrate compliance with Mars’ deforestation-free principles, within the timeframe and details specified in the following raw material action plans: Beef Action Plan Cocoa and Forests Approach Palm Positive Plan Pulp and Paper Action Plan Soy Action Plan"
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: Consumer Goods Forum Deforestation resolution (being a member of the CGF is not sufficient); Soy Moratorium; Cerrado Manifesto Statement of Support; Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 partner; UN Global Compact

      If Other Initiative, specify:
      "Mars is deeply engaged with initiatives such as the Consumer Goods Forum and Tropical Forest Alliance to catalyze collective action in support of landscape approaches. Currently not listed in New York Declaration on Forests"
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests and other natural ecosystems are essential for a healthy environment and productive supply chains; they provide critical habitats, biodiversity benefits, support livelihoods, and are an important carbon sink."
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What type of risk is recognised?: Financial; Reputational

      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: Mars displays revenue per commodity in a table

      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: N/A

      Type of risk if Other. Also add any relevant details: NA
      "Our business may face reputational risks and brand damage from campaigns which aim to raise awareness of deforestation by targeting brands using forest products" [...] "We assessed whether physical risks and opportunities could have a substantive financial or strategic impact on our organization when developing our value-chain-wide Sustainable in a Generation Plan. Our approach was to identify and prioritize the greatest impacts throughout our value chain, using scientifically credible metrics and working with recognized experts to assess climate risks in relation to other risks such as water scarcity and land use. For example, after mapping our agricultural supply chain we partnered with Quantis and Maplecroft to quantify the impacts of sourcing raw materials from the origins identified. This work led us to prioritize efforts to eliminate deforestation from five raw materials: beef, cocoa, palm oil, pulp & paper, and soy.”
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Beef; Pulp & paper

      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Quarterly
      "Deforestation and Land Use Change targets in our Sustainable in a Generation Plan are included in our Corporate Scorecard, they are the responsibility of the Mars Leadership Team, led by the CEO, and reported to the Board at each quarterly Board meeting. "
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Executive compensation
      Yes, for all commodities
      0/0
      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: No
      "A percentage of the bonus for our top 300 executives is based on performance against this target, which includes Scope 3 emissions (including Land Use Change emissions linked to deforestation) in addition to Scope 1 and 2"
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      1/1
      Land-use change emissions
      Yes
      1/1
      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2050
      ""By fully integrating agriculture-related land use change into our GHG reduction target, Mars is establishing a quantitative metric for tracking reductions in deforestation. [...] Mars’ climate change targets are to reduce our total GHG emissions from our full value chain by 27% by 2025 and by 67% by 2050, from 2015 levels."
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      1/1
      Emissions reporting
      Yes
      1/1
      Which method is used to calculate the GHG emissions arising from land use change?: Science Based Target initiative, World Resources Institute (WRI)

      What is the total volume of GHG emissions arising from land use change?: 13,860,000 tonnes
      42% of 33 million tonnes = 13,860,000 tonnes from land use change
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
      Conservation disclosure
      Yes
      0/0
      How many hectares of conservation area are being supported or facilitated by the company on land it does not own or manage?: 260,000 ha
      "While we celebrate innovation and creativity at the 2019 festival, we also want to continue to raise awareness for endangered animals. [...] Here are four important projects The Lion’s Share has been able to fund over the past year: Leuser Ecosystem, Sumatra: Purchased 260,000 hectares of rainforest to protect the last remaining Sumatran tigers, rhinos and orangutans. "
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2050

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes

      Type of climate target: Other or unclear
      "Mars’ climate change targets are to reduce our total GHG emissions from our full value chain by 27% by 2025 and by 67% by 2050, from 2015 levels."
  • Commodity score
    50/90
    • Beef
      45/90
      • Commitment Strength
        13/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: Other ecosystem

            If other certification, specify: Cerrado

            When was this commitment set?: 2017
            "By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains, up to the direct cattle supplier for our beef ingredients in Latin America – a region with high conversion hot spots" [...] Cattle products Criteria: "No conversion of natural ecosystems Zero gross deforestation/ no deforestation No conversion of High Conservation Value areas No conversion of High Carbon Stock forests Secure Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of indigenous people and local communities Resolution of complaints and conflicts through an open, transparent and consultative process No sourcing of illegally produced and/or traded forest risk commodities No sourcing of forest risk commodities from unknown/controversial sources Recognition of legal and customary land tenure rights
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: 89%

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: "Our Beef Sourcing & Deforestation Action plan applies to beef sourced in Latin America, as our risk assessments have determined that these are the origin countries with highest risk of beef-related deforestation."
            "By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains, up to the direct cattle supplier for our beef ingredients in Latin America – a region with high conversion hot spots[...]We have worked to improve traceability in our beef by-product supply chain by: Tracing 81% of our material beef products sourced from Brazil to slaughterhouse. - Tracing 100% of our material beef products sourced from Argentina to slaughterhouse."
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains, up to the direct cattle supplier for our beef ingredients in Latin America – a region with high conversion hot spots."
          • Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2017
            "It builds on our previous commitment: “By the end of 2017, 100% of our Brazilian beef purchases will be from suppliers who are in compliance with the Brazil Forest Code and who are able to demonstrate that beef is not associated with primary forest clearance [in the Amazon Biome] and expands its scope to new areas, biomes and vegetation where cattle ranching drives deforestation and converts natural ecosystems."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          5/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Do they have a traceability commitment which goes back to the birth farm?: No

            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "At the end of 2020, we had traced 100% of our material beef products sourced from Argentina to slaughterhouse and 81% of our material beef products sourced from Brazil to slaughterhouse. We use the data provided by our suppliers to refresh our traceability data annually in our internal geographic information system, which cross references the origins in our supply chains with areas of high sustainability impact, including deforestation risk. We are continuing to work with our direct beef suppliers and slaughterhouses toward improving the transparency across the full supply chain, including indirect cattle suppliers, with whom there is not currently a tested solution or approach [...] Our target is to reach 100% of traceability to the slaughterhouse-level in Brazil, as an enabler to meet our deforestation & sourcing action plan."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: NA

            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: 89%

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
            "By 2025, our aim is to eliminate deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains for our beef ingredients in Latin America — a region with high conversion hotspots. [...] In 2020, Mars sourced 244.499 metric tons of beef. The following information demonstrates where we are in progressing towards meeting 100% of our commitment by 2025. • Total beef from Brazil and Argentina: 27.130 metric tons (11% out of total) Beef from Brazil traceable to the slaughterhouse-level: 81% o Beef from Argentina traceable to the slaughterhouse-level: 100%"
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Our target is to reach 100% of traceability to the slaughterhouse-level in Brazil, as an enabler to meet our deforestation & sourcing action plan."[...]"The implementation of our commitment relies on the analysis of the slaughterhouse supply shed and the satellite-based purchase control system at the slaughterhouse level. Therefore, it is key for us to achieve 100% of traceability to the slaughterhouse level in order to fully implement our commitment (for Argentina). Mars is usually not buying directly from slaughterhouse, but rather from collectors and processors who buy from slaughterhouses and from intermediaries other then slaughterhouses. Therefore, in some cases, the slaughterhouse is Mars tier 3 or tier 4 supplier."
          • Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2022
            "Utilizing that information, our first geospatial risk analysis for Mexico will be run in 2021 by Proforest, and our progress will be disclosed in 2022"
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Applies to the whole supply chain
          "Our Supplier Code of Conduct is informed by the International Bill of Human Rights, the principles set forth in the International Labour Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This document, and related guidance, establishes expectations of Mars’s suppliers with regard to business practices, including their approach to human rights, the environment, and ethical practices aligned with legal requirements, the Mars, Incorporated Human Rights Policy, other relevant Mars policies, and international good practice. [...] Discrimination [...] Forced Labour [...] Child Labour [...] Freedom of association"
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: 200,000 farms from Livelihoods Fund

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic
          The Farmer Income Lab "In 2018, we launched the Farmer Income Lab, a collaborative “think-do tank” focused on finding practical insights needed to help eradicate smallholder poverty. This Lab is intended to be a catalyst, driving faster and more effective impact at scale within our supply chains, and amplifying our impacts by sharing our insights with others. We’re proud that Oxfam has agreed to serve as one of our advisers on this work. Maximizing Impact with the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming To further our investment in smallholder farmers, we co-founded the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming, which will invest more than $130 million to develop sustainable agriculture projects aimed at improving incomes, enhancing food security and restoring ecosystems."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "The evidence is clear – investing in gender equality benefits communities and business alike [...] Now we are developing guidance for procurement teams to more effectively and sustainably support women in communities where we source raw materials. We believe that integrating gender equity into our core procurement strategies will more effectively address the root causes of gender disparities on farms and in factories at scale [...] With support from companies including PepsiCo, McCormick, and Cargill, together with CARE Impact Partners, we’ve developed an understanding of “what works,” by analyzing twenty recent initiatives across diverse regions and raw materials. Consultations with peers and experts informed a set of Guiding Principles for prioritizing gender in procurement practices: Learn about women in your supply chain. Build gender into your procurement goals and metrics. Adapt your purchasing practices to be gender-responsive. Help your intermediary suppliers to get on board with gender equity. Layer gender transformative approaches into existing sourcing programs initiatives. Collaborate with NGO partners, the public sector, and corporate peers to drive change for women in supply chains effectively and efficiently, at scale. But these Guiding Principles are only the beginning. This year, we plan to build a Gender in Sourcing Playbook with the guidance, tools, and skills needed to design gender-transformative sourcing strategies – designed for procurement professionals. "
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1 suppliers
          "Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: [...] Support existing human rights commitments including respect for farmers’ and communities’ land rights, free prior and informed consent, and the rights of indigenous and forest-dependent people Resolve land rights disputes through a balanced and transparent dispute resolution process"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Human rights defenders are facing increasingly serious pressures, violence and lawsuits intended to silence them. We do not tolerate threats, intimidation, criminalization, or attacks against human rights defenders in relation to our own operations, and we expect the same of suppliers in our supply chain."
      • Implementation and Reporting
        21/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: Unknown

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: "Proforest runs a geospatial risk analysis using information provided by our suppliers, satellite imagery, and other data sources"

          What methods are used for verification?: Geospatial Risk Analysis

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 81% Brazil 100% Argentina

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: Proforest
          "For beef sources from Brazil, Argentina and México, our partner Proforest runs a geospatial risk analysis using information provided by our suppliers, satellite imagery, and other data sources. We have already completed this analysis for Brazil and Argentina. México was added to the Mars Beef Action Plan in 2020, and supply chain mapping to the slaughterhouse-level was initiated in that year. Utilizing that information, our first geospatial risk analysis for Mexico will be run in 2021 by Proforest, and our progress will be disclosed in 2022. The risk analysis provides us with insights on how exposed our suppliers are to conversion of natural ecosystems and other potential breaches to our commitments, which in turn allows us to take the appropriate measures to help address these risks."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, required
          3/3
          "We expect all direct beef ingredient suppliers to implement the requirements from this action plan across their supply chains to ensure that direct cattle suppliers in their supply chains are compliant. These suppliers should begin with implementing the action plan in the Mars supply chain, and ultimately move toward implementing it across all their suppliers"
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for partial sourcing regions/operations
          1/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for partial sourcing regions/operations
          1/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2009. 2017
          "To achieve our ambition by 2025, we expect our direct beef suppliers in Latin America to [...] Maintain a deforestation cutoff date of October 2009 for the Brazilian Amazon and December 2017 for other biomes. This includes forests (including HCS forests), and other types of natural ecosystems (including savannah and other HCV areas)."
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Beef Working Group, Brazilian Roundtable of Sustainable Livestock, Beef Toolkit
          "We are members of the Consumer Good Forum Forest Postive Coalition of Action Beef Work Group. Our President & CEO co-chairs the colaition. Our Beef Sourcing & Deforestation implementation lead co-chairs the Beef Work Group. We are also member of the Brazil Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock (GTPS). Through these initiatives, we are working with industry peers and key suppliers to develop transparent principles and practices, and collaborative projects to promote sustainable beef production and reduce deforestation. By adopting an integratted approach that encourages suppliers to adopt deforestation & sourcing criteria accross their entire operations and that supports landscape-level interventions, we are working to promote a forest-positive cattle production system"[...]"On top of that, we have supported the development of the Beef Toolkit9 , a Global Environment Facility-funded program designed to help companies in the responsible sourcing of beef. We have provided technical input to the development of the Toolkit material, helping shed light on resources that companies across multiple supply chain stages can build on to implement their responsible sourcing beef strategies."
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA
          "We use an internal geographic information system to overlay the raw material origins identified through supply chain mapping with areas at high risk of deforestation. We have integrated assessment of deforestation and other sustainability risks in our agricultural supply chain into the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM). This six-step process guides our buyers on all aspects of assessing, selecting, contracting and monitoring the performance of suppliers. The MSSM process includes an annual review cycle. We chose this method to ensure deforestation and other sustainability risks are integrated into procurement decisions."
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "We factor regulators into our risk assessments as part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM). This six-step process guides our buyers on all aspects of assessing, selecting, contracting and monitoring the performance of suppliers. One such aspect is an assessment of the external environment, including political and legal risks affecting the raw material in question. Relevant factors considered within this assessment include: - Regulation and de-regulation trends - Tax policy and trade & tariff controls - Legislation in areas such as employment, competition and health and safety. - Import/export laws - Regulatory bodies and their processes - Industry specific legislation - Environmental regulations."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          2/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          1.5/3
          Total volume: 244,499 Tonnes

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Petcare

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA
          "Forest risk commodity Cattle products[...]Volume 244,499"
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: No disclosure

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: 0%

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Sao Paulo, Para, Tocantins, Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia, Mato Grosso, Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Cordoba, La Pampa, Chaco

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: Yes

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: 0%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: 0%

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Brazil and Argentina

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 100%
          Mars publicly reports a list of their Argentinian and Brazilian beef suppliers.
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems
          "In addition to what we expect from our direct beef suppliers, Mars is taking the following actions to address deforestation: Continuing to work with our direct beef suppliers and slaughterhouses toward improving the transparency across the full supply chain, including the indirect cattle suppliers, with whom there is not currently a tested solution or approach. We will stay informed of developments in the sector regarding strategies, potential agreements and viable traceability solutions to address indirect cattle suppliers, aiming to implement them when deemed feasible. Verifying direct cattle and beef suppliers’ and slaughterhouses’ compliance with this action plan through third-party verification of their purchase control system. Frequency of verification may be determined by suppliers’ risk of policy breaches."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: reintegrating suppliers

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA
          "Response to supplier non-compliance: Retain & engage Exclude [...] Procedures to address and resolve non-compliance with suppliers: Developing time-bound targets and milestones to bring suppliers back into compliance. Providing information on appropriate actions that can be taken to address noncompliance. Assessing the efficacy and efforts of non-compliant supplier actions through consistent and quantified metrics. Re-integrating suppliers back into supply chain based on the successful and verifiable completion of activities"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Palm oil
      59/90
      • Commitment Strength
        16/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: Savannah; HCS; Peat; Other ecosystem

            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO

            If other certification, specify: na

            When was this commitment set?: 2019
            "Mars is accelerating our efforts to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains identified as most at risk for driving deforestation: beef, cocoa, palm oil, pulp and paper, and soy. [...] Mars’ position defines deforestation and conversion as: the conversion of natural forests and other natural ecosystems to agriculture, tree plantations, livestock production, or other land uses, as well as severe or sustained degradation. Natural ecosystems differ across geographies and could include savannahs, natural scrublands, peatlands, wetlands, and natural grasslands"; (HCS/Peat commitment) "In line with the Accountability Framework, Mars outlines the following expectations for our suppliers. Mars’ position defines deforestation and conversion as: the conversion of natural forests and other natural ecosystems to agriculture, tree plantations, livestock production, or other land uses, as well as severe or sustained degradation. Natural ecosystems differ across geographies and could include savannahs, natural scrublands, peatlands, wetlands, and natural grasslands. Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: Everything supplied to Mars is from legal sources; No deforestation or conversion of primary forest or natural ecosystems of high conservation value (HCV)No development in high carbon stock (HCS) areas No development on peatlands"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "In line with the Accountability Framework, Mars outlines the following expectations for our suppliers. Mars’ position defines deforestation and conversion as: the conversion of natural forests and other natural ecosystems to agriculture, tree plantations, livestock production, or other land uses, as well as severe or sustained degradation. Natural ecosystems differ across geographies and could include savannahs, natural scrublands, peatlands, wetlands, and natural grasslands. Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: Everything supplied to Mars is from legal sources; No deforestation or conversion of primary forest or natural ecosystems of high conservation value (HCV)No development in high carbon stock (HCS) areas No development on peatlands" ; (Applies to all) "Mars is accelerating our efforts to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains identified as most at risk for driving deforestation: beef, cocoa, palm oil, pulp and paper, and soy."
          • Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
            Target date
            Post 2050 or no target date
            0/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Not clear
            Against the no conversion commitment it is unclear whether Mars have achieved this throughout their entire supply chain. "Mars is pleased to report that 100% of our mills meet our CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action Commitment for no deforestation and no development on peat."
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2020
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2019
            "In 2019 we announced our ambition is to significantly simplify our palm oil supply chain. Through its supply chain simplification, Mars is taking its mill count from 1500 to fewer than 100 by 2021, and is on the path to further halve that in 2022. This will be coupled with meaningful engagement on human rights, and on-the-ground and satellite verification processes to monitor deforestation. If instances of non-compliance occur within the palm oil supply chain, the following decision management process will be followed for resolution."[...]"Work directly with our tier 1 suppliers as they build their capabilities to monitor, address and prevent human rights risks in their supply chains."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "In 2019 we announced our ambition is to significantly simplify our palm oil supply chain. Through its supply chain simplification, Mars is taking its mill count from 1500 to fewer than 100 by 2021, and is on the path to further halve that in 2022. [...] Increase accountability, influence and connectivity through deeper relationships with suppliers whom we can visit. Employ satellite mapping to monitor land use across all of our suppliers. Work directly with our tier 1 suppliers as they build their capabilities to monitor, address and prevent human rights risks in their supply chains."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Cutting down on the number of mills
            "In 2019 we announced our ambition is to significantly simplify our palm oil supply chain. Through its supply chain simplification, Mars is taking its mill count from 1500 to fewer than 100 by 2021, and is on the path to further halve that in 2022."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2021
            "In 2019 we announced our ambition is to significantly simplify our palm oil supply chain. Through its supply chain simplification, Mars is taking its mill count from 1500 to fewer than 100 by 2021, and is on the path to further halve that in 2022. [...] Increase accountability, influence and connectivity through deeper relationships with suppliers whom we can visit. Employ satellite mapping to monitor land use across all of our suppliers. Work directly with our tier 1 suppliers as they build their capabilities to monitor, address and prevent human rights risks in their supply chains."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Applies to the whole supply chain

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "Our Supplier Code of Conduct is informed by the International Bill of Human Rights, the principles set forth in the International Labour Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.[...]Suppliers will have in place appropriate policies, management systems, procedures, and staffing to meet the expectations in the Supplier Code of Conduct.[...]If Mars suppliers are distributors, brokers, and agents, they are expected to assure that their first-tier suppliers supplying goods for Mars also apply these standards, and to provide this assurance to Mars upon request. Suppliers to Mars are expected to provide these partners with assistance in complying with these expectations as needed."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: Thousands across multiple projects (At least 14,500)

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic
          "Mars recognizes that to truly create a world in which everyone thrives that we must take a wholistic approach to our sourcing. To that end, the company has made several investments in programs designed to effective positive change on the landscape or jurisdictional level, and at the same time we know we must support smallholders to ensure they are included in the push to develop a more sustainable palm oil supply chain. Mars recognizes that to truly create a world in which everyone thrives that we must take a wholistic approach to our sourcing. To that end, the company has made several investments in programs designed to effective positive change on the landscape or jurisdictional level, and at the same time we know we must support smallholders to ensure they are included in the push to develop a more sustainable palm oil supply chain." Mars outline several partnerships that engage with smallholders.
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "The evidence is clear – investing in gender equality benefits communities and business alike [...] Now we are developing guidance for procurement teams to more effectively and sustainably support women in communities where we source raw materials. We believe that integrating gender equity into our core procurement strategies will more effectively address the root causes of gender disparities on farms and in factories at scale [...] With support from companies including PepsiCo, McCormick, and Cargill, together with CARE Impact Partners, we’ve developed an understanding of “what works,” by analyzing twenty recent initiatives across diverse regions and raw materials. Consultations with peers and experts informed a set of Guiding Principles for prioritizing gender in procurement practices: Learn about women in your supply chain. Build gender into your procurement goals and metrics. Adapt your purchasing practices to be gender-responsive. Help your intermediary suppliers to get on board with gender equity. Layer gender transformative approaches into existing sourcing programs initiatives. Collaborate with NGO partners, the public sector, and corporate peers to drive change for women in supply chains effectively and efficiently, at scale. But these Guiding Principles are only the beginning. This year, we plan to build a Gender in Sourcing Playbook with the guidance, tools, and skills needed to design gender-transformative sourcing strategies – designed for procurement professionals. "
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1 suppliers
          "Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: [...] Support existing human rights commitments including respect for farmers’ and communities’ land rights, free prior and informed consent, and the rights of indigenous and forest-dependent people Resolve land rights disputes through a balanced and transparent dispute resolution process"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Human rights defenders are facing increasingly serious pressures, violence and lawsuits intended to silence them. We do not tolerate threats, intimidation, criminalization, or attacks against human rights defenders in relation to our own operations, and we expect the same of suppliers in our supply chain."
      • Implementation and Reporting
        32/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: NA

          What methods are used for verification?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: NA

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA
          "Mars is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a non-profit membership organization that promotes the growth and use of sustainable palm oil. Since 2013, we have purchased 100% of our palm oil from RSPO-certified sources through the mass balance program."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          "Mars’ long-term vision is to expand our influence beyond just the supply that we use, so that our suppliers prevent deforestation and land conversion throughout their full business. There is no time to lose. Ensuring a deforestation-free supply chain for a discrete corporate “buyer” is a positive step, but we aren’t satisfied if our suppliers continue to contribute to deforestation elsewhere in their businesses."
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2015
          Mars state they have a cut-off date of 2015 for their palm oil sourcing.
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing financial support

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Family Farming (L3F)
          "In May 2021, Mars announced launching another 10-year project as part of its continued commitment to the Livelihoods fund for Family Farming (L3F) to help 2,500 smallholder palm oil farmers achieve sustainable livelihoods in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The project aims to build a transparent and deforestation-free supply chain thanks to locally adapted agroforestry models, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity enhancement."
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          How many jurisdictional approaches focused on land use is the company currently involved in?: NA

          What percentage of the company's non-DCF supply chain are sourced from the landscape where the jurisdictional approach is adopted?: NA

          What are the names, locations, timelines and other partners involved in the jurisdictional approaches?: Earthworm Areas for Priority Transformation (APT)

          What methodology was used to identify the jurisdictions of focus?: Earthworm Areas for Priority Transformation (APT)

          Does the company report on the type of engagement they are conducting in the context of the jurisdictional approach (e.g. disbursed financial support, in-kind support, capacity, preferential sourcing)?: investments and support

          How is the company engaged within the jurisdictional approach?: investments and support
          "Mars recognizes that to truly create a world in which everyone thrives that we must take a wholistic approach to our sourcing. To that end, the company has made several investments in programs designed to effective positive change on the landscape or jurisdictional level, and at the same time we know we must support smallholders to ensure they are included in the push to develop a more sustainable palm oil supply chain. [...] In February 2021 Mars joined with Nestle to take a leadership role in the Earthworm Areas for Priority Transformation (APT) supporting a vision across the whole of Aceh, targets have been set and progress made: a multi-stakeholder forum, a key element of a jurisdictional approach, has been set up."
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: More than once per year

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100%
          "We use an internal geographic information system to overlay the raw material origins identified through supply chain mapping with areas at high risk of deforestation. We have integrated assessment of deforestation and other sustainability risks in our agricultural supply[...]Our business relies on the availability of raw materials including pulp and paper for packaging, and cocoa, palm oil, beef and soy as ingredients for our products. Our risk assessments consider how interrelated impacts such as deforestation, climate change, water and land use, will affect yields and therefore the availability and these commodities. We assess the availability of each commodity using our internal sustainability impact calculator, the risk assessment tools that form part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology, and with assistance from relevant expert third-parties including Earthworm, Proforest, and certification"
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "“We factor regulators into our risk assessments as part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM)…. Relevant factors considered within this assessment include: - Regulation and de-regulation trends - Tax policy and trade & tariff controls - Legislation in areas such as employment, competition and health and safety. - Import/export laws - Regulatory bodies and their processes - Industry specific legislation - Environmental regulations"
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          What product types/sectors is this in?: Palm Oil

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 64,416 tonnes

          Total volume: 64,416 tonnes

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: None
          "Mars has sourced 100% RSPO-certified mass balance palm oil since 2013."
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          3/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          Yes, and publishes evidence of actions taken to implement its commitment on labour rights in the production or primary processing operations that it owns, manages or otherwise controls or its supply chains
          2.5/5
          What steps has the company taken to implement their labour rights commitment?: Training and auditing

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: No disclosure
          "In 2018, Mars updated our Practitioner’s Guide to Human Rights in Sustainable Sourcing, with detailed guidance on activating our CARE Framework and developing human rights action plans, including elements related to forced labor, where relevant. In 2019, we launched additional guidance material focused on how procurement teams can engage suppliers as they develop approaches to address key risk factors. This is supported by a range of tools and templates launched in 2020, including a roadmap to help understand supplier management systems and how they can be progressively strengthened. Tailored training is provided to relevant teams internally."
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 100%

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Unknown

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Brazil Cambodia Colombia Ecuador Guatemala Honduras Indonesia Malaysia Mexico Papua New Guinea Thailand

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: None
          Example from the list of palm oil suppliers; "PO1000006137 AGROAMERICA Extractora Agroaceite Guatemala RSPO Certified, IP"
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: monthly basis

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 0%
          Mars are “Putting in place robust processes to verify supplier compliance” […] We are working with the Earth Equalizer Foundation to conduct satellite monitoring on a monthly basis of our total supply chain at supplier group level for deforestation or development on peat, and following up with our Tier-1 suppliers to take appropriate action following verification of any findings. […] Internal company methods: We have integrated assessment of deforestation and other sustainability risks in our agricultural supply chain into the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM) […] This six-step process guides our buyers on all aspects of assessing, selecting, contracting and monitoring the performance of suppliers. […] In 2020 our internal company methods successfully achieved and exceeded our supply chain targets and we now have 100% visibility of our Palm Oil supply chain up to plantation level at all locations.”
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: None

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Unknown
          "The Mars Palm Oil Principles & Criteria To facilitate engagement with suppliers, Mars has created its Palm Positive P&C which covers the implementation of NPDE policies, with specific requests such as the status or existence of monitoring and verification policies and their implementation, grievance management systems, human rights managements systems, engagement with smallholders and other critical information. The result of the P&C is the Mars Palm Positive Supplier Scorecard (example below) which is used to manage the company’s palm oil engagement with suppliers and to track their progress in meeting all of the requirements of the Palm Positive Plan. Mill suppliers not meeting the requirements of the Palm Positive Plan Scorecard are first engaged and given a specified time period for improvement based on the nature of nonconformity. Those that repeatedly fail to meet our timelines or refuse to meet our requirements are no longer eligible to be a supplier of one of Mars’ Tier 1 suppliers"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged; Yes, excluded
          2/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          Yes, engaged; Yes, excluded
          2/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No

          How many noncompliant producers or suppliers are engaged through improvement plans or other processes, and what percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA
          "Following the proposed divestment of IOI Pelita in December 2017, Mars immediately contact IOI, voiced our concerns and decided to withhold future business. They will only be reconsidered as a supplier if specific requirements are met, including the full implementation of the RSPO recommended action plan agreed with Grassroots, as well as the establishment of a new governance process that takes into account sustainability considerations. We continue in dialogue with IOI as we believe this is the best way to affect change in line with our policy. Mars has stopped sourcing from Surya Panen Subur II given evidence of illegal deforestation in the Leuser Ecosystem in Indonesia."
    • Pulp & Paper
      51/90
      • Commitment Strength
        12/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          6/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Pulp; Packaging

            When was this commitment set?: 2015

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; PEFC
            "Mars is accelerating our efforts to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains identified as most at risk for driving deforestation: beef, cocoa, palm oil, pulp and paper, and soy.[...]Mars remains committed to stop deforestation and forest degradation in our pulp and paper supply chain. We will work toward this by continuously: Tracing 100% of virgin pulp and paper-based packaging to at least country of harvest annually. Sourcing 100% of pulp and paper-based packaging from certified, verified or recycled sources by the end of 2020.Ensuring virgin pulp and paper that we source from origins assessed as high-deforestation risk are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council."; (Reduce wood fibre use) "Maximize recycled content, to increase the proportion of recycled fiber in our pulp and paper-based packaging from 59% to 80% by 2020."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: 20%

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: They "do not consider this the most significant part of our sourcing"

            If no, what is excluded?: Product line

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA
            "Our pulp and paper sourcing and deforestation policy and our CDP response for timber cover paper and board used for packaging only, representing approximately 80% of our usage. They do not include paper-based materials used in our offices or for sales and marketing purpose, or timber pallets used for product distribution. Our strategy for tackling deforestation related to paperbased materials is to focus first on our packaging, which represents approximately 80% of our usage and is where we can make the greatest impact. We intend to extend our strategy to include other paper and timber products (the remaining 20%) in the future, although we do not consider this the most significant part of our sourcing"
          • Target date
            Past target date, not updated or not achieved
            0/1
            Target date
            Past target date, not updated or not achieved
            0/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Sourcing 100% of pulp and paper-based packaging from certified, verified or recycled sources by the end of 2020.[...]- Sourced over 96% of our pulp-and-paper-based packaging from recycled or certified sources"
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            NA
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2015
            "Mars remains committed to stop deforestation and forest degradation in our pulp and paper supply chain. We will work toward this by continuously: Tracing 100% of virgin pulp and paper-based packaging to at least country of harvest annually."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Subsidiary

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
            "Our pulp and paper sourcing and deforestation policy and our CDP response for timber cover paper and board used for packaging only, representing approximately 80% of our usage. They do not include paper-based materials used in our offices or for sales and marketing purpose, or timber pallets used for product distribution. Our strategy for tackling deforestation related to paperbased materials is to focus first on our packaging, which represents approximately 80% of our usage and is where we can make the greatest impact. We intend to extend our strategy to include other paper and timber products (the remaining 20%) in the future, although we do not consider this the most significant part of our sourcing"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Mars remains committed to stop deforestation and forest degradation in our pulp and paper supply chain. We will work toward this by continuously: Tracing 100% of virgin pulp and paper-based packaging to at least country of harvest annually."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Mars remains committed to stop deforestation and forest degradation in our pulp and paper supply chain. We will work toward this by continuously: Tracing 100% of virgin pulp and paper-based packaging to at least country of harvest annually."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Whole supply chain
          "Our Supplier Code of Conduct is informed by the International Bill of Human Rights, the principles set forth in the International Labour Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.[...]Suppliers will have in place appropriate policies, management systems, procedures, and staffing to meet the expectations in the Supplier Code of Conduct.[...]If Mars suppliers are distributors, brokers, and agents, they are expected to assure that their first-tier suppliers supplying goods for Mars also apply these standards, and to provide this assurance to Mars upon request. Suppliers to Mars are expected to provide these partners with assistance in complying with these expectations as needed."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic

          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: 200,000 farms from Livelihoods Fund
          The Farmer Income Lab "In 2018, we launched the Farmer Income Lab, a collaborative “think-do tank” focused on finding practical insights needed to help eradicate smallholder poverty. This Lab is intended to be a catalyst, driving faster and more effective impact at scale within our supply chains, and amplifying our impacts by sharing our insights with others. We’re proud that Oxfam has agreed to serve as one of our advisers on this work. Maximizing Impact with the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming To further our investment in smallholder farmers, we co-founded the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming, which will invest more than $130 million to develop sustainable agriculture projects aimed at improving incomes, enhancing food security and restoring ecosystems."
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "The evidence is clear – investing in gender equality benefits communities and business alike [...] Now we are developing guidance for procurement teams to more effectively and sustainably support women in communities where we source raw materials. We believe that integrating gender equity into our core procurement strategies will more effectively address the root causes of gender disparities on farms and in factories at scale [...] With support from companies including PepsiCo, McCormick, and Cargill, together with CARE Impact Partners, we’ve developed an understanding of “what works,” by analyzing twenty recent initiatives across diverse regions and raw materials. Consultations with peers and experts informed a set of Guiding Principles for prioritizing gender in procurement practices: Learn about women in your supply chain. Build gender into your procurement goals and metrics. Adapt your purchasing practices to be gender-responsive. Help your intermediary suppliers to get on board with gender equity. Layer gender transformative approaches into existing sourcing programs initiatives. Collaborate with NGO partners, the public sector, and corporate peers to drive change for women in supply chains effectively and efficiently, at scale. But these Guiding Principles are only the beginning. This year, we plan to build a Gender in Sourcing Playbook with the guidance, tools, and skills needed to design gender-transformative sourcing strategies – designed for procurement professionals. "
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1 suppliers
          "Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: [...] Support existing human rights commitments including respect for farmers’ and communities’ land rights, free prior and informed consent, and the rights of indigenous and forest-dependent people Resolve land rights disputes through a balanced and transparent dispute resolution process""
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Human rights defenders are facing increasingly serious pressures, violence and lawsuits intended to silence them. We do not tolerate threats, intimidation, criminalization, or attacks against human rights defenders in relation to our own operations, and we expect the same of suppliers in our supply chain."
      • Implementation and Reporting
        27/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 12.4%

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: FSC Certification

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: FSC Certification

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%

          What methods are used for verification?: Certification
          "Landscape programs in high-risk origins: based on risk assessments carried out with the support of the Earthworm Foundation and our traceability back to at least country of harvest, we continue to engage suppliers in high-risk sourcing areas to support concrete and scalable programs on the ground. These programs will be led by credible expert organizations that tackle sustainable forestry issues in these high-risk geographical locations. For example, in 2019 Mars began partnering with the Earthworm Foundation, WWF and peers to balance industry, conservation and social interests in the Dvinsky Forest in Russia"
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 1993-1997
          Cut off date: 1993-1997. "Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: - Everything supplied to Mars is from legal sources - No deforestation or conversion of primary forest or natural ecosystems of high conservation value (HCV) - No development in high carbon stock (HCS) areas - No development on peatlands - No clearance of land by burning to prepare it for production - Work within credible, landscape-level frameworks where these exist - Provide supply chain transparency"
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: Consumer Goods Forum's Forest Positive Coalition

          What is the nature of that participation?: Providing support/ advice/ experience/ expertise
          "To bring greater scale to this important work, we are very active in the Consumer Goods Forum's Forest Positive Coalition. Particularly, we are providing strong support to the Landscapes Working Group in order to facilitate increased investment and engagement in priority forest landscapes."
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          Yes
          2/2
          How is the company engaged within the jurisdictional approach?: investments and support

          Does the company report on the type of engagement they are conducting in the context of the jurisdictional approach (e.g. disbursed financial support, in-kind support, capacity, preferential sourcing)?: investments and support

          What are the names, locations, timelines and other partners involved in the jurisdictional approaches?: Earthworm Foundation

          How many jurisdictional approaches focused on land use is the company currently involved in?: NA

          What percentage of the company's non-DCF supply chain are sourced from the landscape where the jurisdictional approach is adopted?: NA

          What methodology was used to identify the jurisdictions of focus?: Earthworm Foundation
          "Jurisdictional approaches Produce, Conserve and Include (PCI)[...]Please explain Integrated landscape approaches are a critical complement to supply chain management to achieve a deforestation-free transformation, especially in the most critically threatened or highest conservation value landscapes. Mars is deeply engaged with initiatives such as the Consumer Goods Forum and Tropical Forest Alliance to catalyze collective action in support of landscape approaches. These initiatives involve collaboration among multiple stakeholders in the landscape and integration of ad hoc initiatives on the ground that are addressing deforestation or landscape restoration. Mars is working with the Earthworm Foundation on stopping ecosystem degradation in pulp and paper production landscapes, including Northwest Russia and British Columbia"
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 80%

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: More than once per year
          "We use an internal geographic information system to overlay the raw material origins identified through supply chain mapping with areas at high risk of deforestation. We have integrated assessment of deforestation and other sustainability risks in our agricultural supply[...]Our business relies on the availability of raw materials including pulp and paper for packaging, and cocoa, palm oil, beef and soy as ingredients for our products. Our risk assessments consider how interrelated impacts such as deforestation, climate change, water and land use, will affect yields and therefore the availability and these commodities. We assess the availability of each commodity using our internal sustainability impact calculator, the risk assessment tools that form part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology, and with assistance from relevant expert third-parties including Earthworm, Proforest, and certification"
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "We factor regulators into our risk assessments as part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM). This six-step process guides our buyers on all aspects of assessing, selecting, contracting and monitoring the performance of suppliers. One such aspect is an assessment of the external environment, including political and legal risks affecting the raw material in question. Relevant factors considered within this assessment include: - Regulation and de-regulation trends - Tax policy and trade & tariff controls - Legislation in areas such as employment, competition and health and safety. - Import/export laws - Regulatory bodies and their processes - Industry specific legislation - Environmental regulations."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Total volume: 549,100 Metric Tonnes

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Packaging

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 375,230 Metric Tonnes

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 173,870 Metric Tonnes
          Mars reports commodity volumes in CDP 2021 Forest Report
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: no disclosure

          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: NA

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: U.S.A., Australia, Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam

          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 100%

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: NA

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%
          Mars publishes a list of their direct pulp and paper suppliers.
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 0%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 80%

          How is compliance monitored?: Certification; Internal monitoring and verification systems

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 0%
          "Based on the risk assessments carried out with support of Earthworm Foundation and our traceability back to at least country of harvest, we will continue to engage our suppliers in sourcing areas assessed as high risk to support concrete and scalable programs on the ground." [...] "we will: Conduct field assessments informed by areas of highest risk  Work with suppliers to put in place time-bound action plans for improvement"
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: non compliance with deforestation policies

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Engagement
          "We are establishing processes for rectifying instances of deforestation in our supply chains by engaging, suspending or removing suppliers that do not come back into compliance after we notify them that they aren’t meeting Mars’ deforestation-free requirements. We are also considering what role reforestation or restoration might play in contributing to deforestation solutions."
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          How many noncompliant producers or suppliers are engaged through improvement plans or other processes, and what percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Soy
      43/90
      • Commitment Strength
        13/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          7/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: Other ecosystem

            Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: Yes

            When was this commitment set?: 2017

            Which certification schemes are used?: RTRS
            "By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains for our soy ingredients in Latin America — a region with high conversion hotspots[...] We have examined our indirect soy (soy used as feed for animals) footprint and estimated it as 471,000 metric tons, in 202013. We have estimated that 34% of the footprint (161,000 metric tons) is at-risk for deforestation given the origin country. In 2021 we will work collaboratively with the CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action Soy Work Group to align the footprinting methodology, including the fraction at-risk for deforestation, and to define the appropriate approach to address indirect soy potentially associated with recent deforestation."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Segment; Location

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Mars prioritises Latin America as they have identified that this is the area with the highest risk of soy-driven deforestation. They also exclude a large segment of their company, as their commitments are specifically related to the direct soy in the Mars petcare.
            "By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains for our soy ingredients in Latin America — a region with high conversion hotspots. This goal applies to the material portion of soy supply to Mars, which includes soy ingredients we source for pet food. Our ambition is to build transparent and verified soy supply chains that give us confidence we are preserving forests and natural ecosystems."
          • Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            Target date
            2025
            0.8/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: "stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains for our soy ingredients in Latin America"
            "By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains for our soy ingredients in Latin America — a region with high conversion hotspots. This goal applies to the material portion of soy supply to Mars, which includes soy ingredients we source for pet food. Our ambition is to build transparent and verified soy supply chains that give us confidence we are preserving forests and natural ecosystems."
          • Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            Yes
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2017
            "This Soy Action Plan articulates the approach Mars is taking to implement our Global Deforestation and Land Use Change Position in our soy supply chains. It builds on our previous commitment, “By the end of 2017, 100% of the soy we purchase in Brazil will be certified and sourced from operations that are in compliance with the Brazil Forest Code.”
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2017
            "Mars has already completed its goal of traceable soy in Brazil and is now focusing on other countries in Latin America - "By the end of 2017, 100% of the soy we purchase in Brazil will be certified and sourced from operations that are in compliance with the Brazil Forest Code [...] We worked toward this commitment by: Mapping 100% of our material soy products sourced from Brazil to the processing site. Tracing 100% of our material soy products sourced from other countries to the processing site."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: High risk areas
            "Mars has already completed its goal of traceable soy in Brazil and is now focusing on other countries in Latin America - "By the end of 2017, 100% of the soy we purchase in Brazil will be certified and sourced from operations that are in compliance with the Brazil Forest Code [...] We worked toward this commitment by: Mapping 100% of our material soy products sourced from Brazil to the processing site. Tracing 100% of our material soy products sourced from other countries to the processing site."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Mapped 100% material soy to processing site in Brazil
            "Mars has already completed its goal of traceable soy in Brazil and is now focusing on other countries in Latin America - "By the end of 2017, 100% of the soy we purchase in Brazil will be certified and sourced from operations that are in compliance with the Brazil Forest Code [...] We worked toward this commitment by: Mapping 100% of our material soy products sourced from Brazil to the processing site. Tracing 100% of our material soy products sourced from other countries to the processing site.""
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: 2017
            "Mars has already completed its goal of traceable soy in Brazil and is now focusing on other countries in Latin America - "By the end of 2017, 100% of the soy we purchase in Brazil will be certified and sourced from operations that are in compliance with the Brazil Forest Code [...] We worked toward this commitment by: Mapping 100% of our material soy products sourced from Brazil to the processing site. Tracing 100% of our material soy products sourced from other countries to the processing site."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        12/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Applies to the whole supply chain
          "Our Supplier Code of Conduct is informed by the International Bill of Human Rights, the principles set forth in the International Labour Organization’s 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.[...]Suppliers will have in place appropriate policies, management systems, procedures, and staffing to meet the expectations in the Supplier Code of Conduct.[...]If Mars suppliers are distributors, brokers, and agents, they are expected to assure that their first-tier suppliers supplying goods for Mars also apply these standards, and to provide this assurance to Mars upon request. Suppliers to Mars are expected to provide these partners with assistance in complying with these expectations as needed."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          Yes
          2/2
          How many smallholders do they support, and what percentage does this represent in terms of their sourcing from smallholders?: 200,000 farms from Livelihoods Fund

          What is the nature of that support?: Technical assistance/support; Education and training, Economic
          The Farmer Income Lab In 2018, we launched the Farmer Income Lab, a collaborative “think-do tank” focused on finding practical insights needed to help eradicate smallholder poverty. This Lab is intended to be a catalyst, driving faster and more effective impact at scale within our supply chains, and amplifying our impacts by sharing our insights with others. We’re proud that Oxfam has agreed to serve as one of our advisers on this work. Maximizing Impact with the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming To further our investment in smallholder farmers, we co-founded the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming, which will invest more than $130 million to develop sustainable agriculture projects aimed at improving incomes, enhancing food security and restoring ecosystems.
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "The evidence is clear – investing in gender equality benefits communities and business alike [...] Now we are developing guidance for procurement teams to more effectively and sustainably support women in communities where we source raw materials. We believe that integrating gender equity into our core procurement strategies will more effectively address the root causes of gender disparities on farms and in factories at scale [...] With support from companies including PepsiCo, McCormick, and Cargill, together with CARE Impact Partners, we’ve developed an understanding of “what works,” by analyzing twenty recent initiatives across diverse regions and raw materials. Consultations with peers and experts informed a set of Guiding Principles for prioritizing gender in procurement practices: Learn about women in your supply chain. Build gender into your procurement goals and metrics. Adapt your purchasing practices to be gender-responsive. Help your intermediary suppliers to get on board with gender equity. Layer gender transformative approaches into existing sourcing programs initiatives. Collaborate with NGO partners, the public sector, and corporate peers to drive change for women in supply chains effectively and efficiently, at scale. But these Guiding Principles are only the beginning. This year, we plan to build a Gender in Sourcing Playbook with the guidance, tools, and skills needed to design gender-transformative sourcing strategies – designed for procurement professionals. "
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1 Suppliers
          "Mars expects suppliers to meet the following guidelines to stop deforestation from a specified cut-off date: [...] Support existing human rights commitments including respect for farmers’ and communities’ land rights, free prior and informed consent, and the rights of indigenous and forest-dependent people Resolve land rights disputes through a balanced and transparent dispute resolution process"
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          Yes
          3/3
          "Human rights defenders are facing increasingly serious pressures, violence and lawsuits intended to silence them. We do not tolerate threats, intimidation, criminalization, or attacks against human rights defenders in relation to our own operations, and we expect the same of suppliers in our supply chain."
      • Implementation and Reporting
        18/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          0/2
          What methods are used for verification?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: NA

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: NA
          "- Ensuring 100% of the annual soy volume purchased in Brazil is ProTerra certified or covered through direct RTRS credits"
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/3
          "Mars’ long-term vision is to expand our influence beyond just the supply that we use, so that our suppliers prevent deforestation and land conversion throughout their full business. There is no time to lose. Ensuring a deforestation-free supply chain for a discrete corporate “buyer” is a positive step, but we aren’t satisfied if our suppliers continue to contribute to deforestation elsewhere in their businesses."
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for partial sourcing regions/operations
          1/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for partial sourcing regions/operations
          1/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2016
          “By 2025, our aim is to stop deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems in Mars supply chains for our soy ingredients in Latin America — a region with high conversion hotspots. To achieve our ambition, we expect our direct soy suppliers in Latin America to meet the following requirements […] Ensure that Soy from Brazil is only sourced from suppliers that are compliant with the Amazon Soy Moratorium with a deforestation cutoff date of July 2008 for Brazilian Amazon. Maintain a deforestation cutoff date of June 2016 for other regions in Latin America, in line with RTRS. This includes forests (including high carbon stock forests), and other types of natural ecosystem (including savannahs and other areas of high conservation value) which can be monitored.”
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action Soy Roadmap
          "We engage across our industry (peer companies and suppliers) and continue playing an active role in the development of the CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action Soy Roadmap to drive improvements at scale (...). Through the participation in ACT Commodities� regional approach we support farmers in specific regions in Brazil: Maranh�o, Piaui, Mato Grosso"
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: more than once a year

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100%
          "We use an internal geographic information system to overlay the raw material origins identified through supply chain mapping with areas at high risk of deforestation. We have integrated assessment of deforestation and other sustainability risks in our agricultural supply[...]Our business relies on the availability of raw materials including pulp and paper for packaging, and cocoa, palm oil, beef and soy as ingredients for our products. Our risk assessments consider how interrelated impacts such as deforestation, climate change, water and land use, will affect yields and therefore the availability and these commodities. We assess the availability of each commodity using our internal sustainability impact calculator, the risk assessment tools that form part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology, and with assistance from relevant expert third-parties including Earthworm, Proforest, and certification"
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "“We factor regulators into our risk assessments as part of the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM)…. Relevant factors considered within this assessment include: - Regulation and de-regulation trends - Tax policy and trade & tariff controls - Legislation in areas such as employment, competition and health and safety. - Import/export laws - Regulatory bodies and their processes - Industry specific legislation - Environmental regulations"
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          2/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting partial volumes
          1.5/3
          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: na

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 19%

          Total volume: 124766 ton

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Pet care

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 101060 tonnes
          "In 2020, Mars* sourced 124,766 metric tons of direct soy. The following key performance indicators demonstrate where we are in our journey towards meeting our commitment for 100% of direct soy by 2025 [...] *Considers the total amount of direct purchases of soy products in Mars Petcare, which accounts for the material portion (94%) of the total soy supply to Mars." Volume differs in CDP 2021 questionnaire which reports 124,800 tons. [...] "% of total production/consumption volume certified 19%"
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
          Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
          What percentage/number of new interests, developments, or expansions has the company used FPIC to secure consent of indigenous peoples/local communities?: NA

          What is the status of those FPIC processes?: NA
          NA
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          What type of location data (boundary, point, etc.) is provided for smallholder farms?: NA

          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: Yes

          For what percent are boundaries disclosed?: 0%

          What is the volume of each forest risk commodity that the company sourced in the previous year from each national or subnational location?: NA

          From what sub-national jurisdiction(s) does the company source material?: Mato Grosso, Rondonia, Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Goiania, Maranhao, Tocantins, Buenos Aires, Santa Fe

          For what percent is no location data disclosed?: 76%

          For what percent of smallholder suppliers is location disclosed?: 0%

          For what percent of suppliers' production areas are point locations disclosed?: 0%

          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: Brazil, Argentina
          Suppliers List Brazil and Argentina
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: na

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA
          "In addition to what we expect from our direct soy suppliers, Mars is taking the following actions to address deforestation: Verifying all direct suppliers’ compliance with this Action Plan through third-party verification of the trader or crusher purchase control system. Verification frequency might be determined by suppliers’ risks to policy breaches"
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: NA

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: reintegrating suppliers

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No
          "Response to supplier non-compliance include: 1) Retain & engage 2) Exclude. Procedures to address and resolve non-compliance with suppliers include: "Developing time-bound targets and milestones to bring suppliers back into compliance. Providing information on appropriate actions that can be taken to address noncompliance. Assessing the efficacy and efforts of non-compliant supplier actions through consistent and quantified metrics. Re-integrating suppliers back into supply chain based on the successful and verifiable completion of activities"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
  • Commitment strength
    13/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    24/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    12/17
    Avg. score

Profile

Mars is a global leader in the confectionary industry, and also a significant player in the market for processed food, drinks and pet care. It manufactures goods under well-known global brands including M&Ms, Uncle Ben’s and Royal Canin. The company uses significant quantities of palm oil in its confectionary items and food products. It is also exposed to the forest risk commodity soy through dairy ingredients and in its pet food products. Mars Inc. is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy, beef and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Packaged Foods & Meats, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
United States
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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How we assess the Forest 500

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