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EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
guiding us to strive for a better world , placing great value on our relationships and responsibilities .
Looking at the road ahead , outlined in our new Net Zero Roadmap , we are committed to real , meaningful progress . For us , this means having both technical experts who know what works when it comes to sustainability and marketers who bring these ideas to life through our brands .
Our Associates range from marine biologists to rice buyers , pet neurosurgeons and packing specialists – we have a huge breadth of expertise to make genuine impact . Our packaging journey over the past few years is a great example of this .
We ’ ve made significant strides to look at how we use virgin plastics across the UK business including our recent paper packaging pilot for Mars bar in the UK , as well as Mars Petcare ’ s move to remove 180 tonnes of plastic from cans of
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