EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Working at one of the UK ’ s most iconic chocolate manufacturers is the best job in the world according to Adam Grant , General Manager of Mars Wrigley UK . Over the past few years , he has had the opportunity to grow some of the UK ’ s best loved brands , such as Galaxy , EXTRA , Maltesers and Skittles , having previously held the position of Regional Vice President , UK , Belgium , Netherlands and Ireland , for food and beverage manufacturer Danone , where he spent nearly 20 years .
But Mars UK goes much further than just the iconic Mars Bar , whether it ’ s looking after the health of your pet , inspiring moments of everyday happiness through snacks , or supporting family nutrition with delicious balanced meals , with Mars Foods . The brand is part of the furniture in Britain , having been a part of UK households for over 90 years . With that understanding , the company knows that it is setting a standard of sustainability .
Q . WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY LOOK LIKE AT MARS WRIGLEY UK ?
» It is an exciting time to be GM of Mars Wrigley in the UK and I have made it my responsibility to ensure we think about sustainability in every business decision we make . Through partnerships , science , and immediate action I believe that we can both grow the business and accelerate to net zero .
The UK is leading in its sustainability efforts . In just a few years in the UK we ’ ve reduced our carbon footprint by sourcing 100 % renewable electricity across all our UK manufacturing sites , led on packaging developments , and been working hard on our cocoa supply chain to prevent deforestation .
We know there is a lot more to do and I ’ m incredibly proud that Mars is taking
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