Grant F. Reid

Mars praises ‘extraordinary legacy’ of CEO Grant F. Reid, after confirming stepping down at the end of 2022

Grant F. Reid, chief executive officer of Mars, has confirmed he is to step down from his post at the end of this year, after more than three decades working in the sector, reports Neill Barston.

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Mars CEO Grant F Reid issues plea for peace in Ukraine with donations for humanitarian aid

The CEO of Mars, Grant F. Reid has issued a heartfelt plea for peace in Ukraine, donating $2 million in support of the nation in the wake of the invasion from Russia this week, writes Neill Barston

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Mars renews pledge to attain net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations

Mars has renewed its plans to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain, including confectionery manufacturing operations, through delivering on science based targets addressing key issues by 2050, writes Neill Barston.

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Mondelez, Mars and Nestle back Consumer Goods Forum projects tackling forced labour and deforestation

Major confectionery groups including Mondelez, Mars and Nestle, as part of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), have backed the organisation’s first ever Forest Positive Coalition of Action report, writes Neill Barston.

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CEO of Mars, Incorporated hails workers and reflects on coronavirus impact in open address

The CEO of Mars, Incorporated, Grant F Reid has penned an open address to its workers underlining the major pandemic challenges faced by the business, as well as noting the task ahead with an enhanced focus on employee wellbeing, reports Neill Barston.

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Mars joins major global firms seeking climate change measures amid pandemic response

Mars CEO Grant F. Reid has joined over 100 CEOs of global firms including confectionery and ingredients sector companies in calling on governments to consider climate action as part of economic recovery plans from the impact of coronavirus.

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Mars pledges to accelerate its core climate change initiative

International confectionery and food group Mars has confirmed its ambition to accelerate action to tackle climate change, with the launch of its new #PledgeForPlanet initiative.

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Mars joins global initiative promoting human rights as part of work supporting cocoa growing sector

Global manufacturer Mars, Incorporated has joined a coalition of 34 leading international companies committed to increasing business action to advance human rights throughout their value chains.

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