Mars Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in U.S. Operations, Cuts Emissions 42.6%

Event summary

  • Mars now powers all U.S. operations with 100% renewable electricity, including factories, offices, and veterinary hospitals.
  • The company reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.6% against a 2015 baseline.
  • In 2025, Mars achieved a 6.4% reduction in full value chain GHG emissions, cumulative reduction of 16.9% since 2015.
  • Mars launched the Renewables Acceleration (RAcc) program in 2025 to extend renewable electricity to its broader value chains.
  • The company invested $2B in U.S.-based manufacturing and €1B in EU operations by the end of 2026.

The big picture

Mars' achievement of 100% renewable electricity in U.S. operations underscores the growing trend of consumer goods companies prioritizing sustainability to mitigate climate risks and enhance long-term resilience. The company's strategic investments in renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture reflect broader industry shifts towards sustainable supply chains and operational decarbonization. With a $65B revenue base, Mars' initiatives could set a benchmark for peers in the food and beverage sector.

What we're watching

Renewable Energy Expansion
How Mars' Renewables Acceleration program will affect its broader value chain emissions by 2030.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Whether Mars can sustain its 77 climate-smart agriculture projects across 26 countries and 12 crops.
Investment Impact
The pace at which Mars' $2B U.S. and €1B EU manufacturing investments will decarbonize its value chain.