As one of the largest nutrition companies in the world, ADM is positioning itself as a leader in agricultural innovation and making strides toward an ambitious goal of supporting 5 million acres of regenerative agriculture by 2025. The company is fostering partnerships across the value chain and bringing together key players to drive sustainability, enhance soil health, and reduce GHG emissions.
ADM has teamed up with Mars Petcare US, Inc. and Royal Canin to promote regenerative agricultural practices in the U.S. pet food industry. This partnership incentivizes corn farmers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska to adopt methods such as cover cropping, no-till farming, fertilizer efficiency programs, and responsible herbicide and pesticide use. These approaches aim to improve yields, sequester carbon, enhance water quality, and boost biodiversity.
In 2024, the initiative aims to impact over 100,000 U.S. acres. John Grossmann, ADM’s President of North American Oilseeds Crush and Grain, highlighted the collaborative nature of this effort. He noted that achieving meaningful results requires dedication from farmers, technical experts, and committed partners like Mars Petcare and Royal Canin.
Mars Petcare US, Inc. recognizes that addressing the environmental footprint of agricultural ingredients is vital to its climate goals. The company’s regenerative agriculture initiatives are part of a broader strategy to decarbonize its supply chain, improve farmer livelihoods, and ensure long-term resilience.
Royal Canin, a leader in premium pet nutrition, shares this vision. The company emphasizes the importance of sustainable ingredient sourcing, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint while supporting supply chain resilience. By collaborating with ADM, Royal Canin is helping farmers implement eco-friendly practices that benefit pets, people, and the planet.
ADM's regenerative agriculture programs span multiple industries, including partnerships with brands from PepsiCo to Nestlé. By offering financial incentives, technological support, and expert guidance, ADM enables farmers worldwide to adopt sustainable practices tailored to their unique needs.
The company achieved over 2.8 million regenerative acres in 2023 and is targeting 3.5 million acres by the end of 2024. Its innovative efforts have earned recognition, including finalist positions in the 2023 Reuters Responsible Business Awards and the 2024 Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards.
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Submit HereMars, Inc. has also made significant progress in sustainability across its value chain ranging from pet food and services to its confectionary and snack food business. The company achieved an 8% reduction in GHG emissions in 2023, doubling its total reduction to 16% since 2015. With 60% of its emissions tied to agricultural ingredients, Mars continues to scale climate-smart agriculture initiatives to drive decarbonization across its portfolio.
