August 13, 2024

 

Cargill awarded for leadership in sustainability

 

 

Cargill has been recognised for its leadership in sustainability through the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards.

 

Business Intelligence Group (BIG) named Cargill the recipient of both the Sustainability Leadership Award and Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award. These awards recognise organisations worldwide that have made sustainability a core part of their business strategy and practices and are having a positive impact on the sustainability of their organisation and their industry.

 

Cargill is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation of the food and agriculture system to help address many of the world's most pressing needs – from supply chain continuity to climate action and food security, the company said.

 

Through technology and innovation, strong partnerships with NGOs and customers, and meaningful investments, Cargill is delivering impact at scale globally.

 

The company received awards and recognition in two of the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards categories: 

 

    - Sustainability Leadership Award – Cargill was recognised for its overall organisational impact;

 

    - Sustainability Initiative of the Year – The company was recognised for its Hatching Hope programme, which hwas created to improve nutrition and economic livelihoods by reaching 100 million people by 2030 through the production, promotion, and consumption of poultry. Hatching Hope was co-founded with Heifer International, and is implemented in partnership with Technoserve.

 

"We are honored to receive this recognition from BIG, celebrating the work our teams around the world do every day to help nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way," said Pilar Cruz, Cargill's chief sustainability officer. "Challenges facing our food system are getting bigger, and the time to solve them is now. That's why our teams are innovating for the future, partnering with farmers, customers and NGOs to drive change together."

 

"At Cargill, they have put sustainability at the heart of everything they do," said Russ Fordyce, chief executive officer at Business Intelligence Group. "We're inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they're accomplishing."

 

The recognition is just one example of how Cargill continues to invest in sustainable and innovative solutions to create a more sustainable food system, the company said.

 

- Cargill