Leading Global Change

Mars leadership is failing hens in the company’s global egg supply chain.

We treat every day as an opportunity to define the world we want tomorrow, except for banning cruel cages for laying hens in our global egg supply chain. That change won’t happen by itself, and oftentimes it doesn’t come easy—but we work toward creating that future today, except for hens suffering in cages for the eggs in Mars products outside select Global North countries. Our global leadership team is responsible for building on our storied history while setting the vision for our path forward, which is why it’s disappointing that Mars leadership has not yet committed to global cage-free egg sourcing by 2025. Our passionate founders established The Five Principles, which have stood the test of time and continue to empower our Associates to collaborate and make decisions. Yet Mars leadership has failed to “be responsible” and “act now” concerning welfare for hens across the company’s global operations.

As leaders of a private and family-owned business, we have the resources to drive the change we want to see in the world, today. But Mars leadership has not acted to free hens from cages in the company’s supply chains in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our leaders are experts in their fields, driving values-based actions that help our business, communications and the world at large to thrive—but not the hens who lay eggs for Mars. Hear from our leaders, whose statements don’t ring true for hens in the company’s global egg supply chain.

As leaders of a private and family-owned business, we have the resources to drive the change we want to see in the world, today. But Mars leadership has not acted to get all hens in the company’s supply chain out of cages in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our leaders are experts in their fields, driving values-based actions that help our business, communications and the world at large to thrive—but not the hens they source eggs from. Hear from our leaders, whose statements don’t ring true for hens in the company’s global egg supply chain.

Ask Mars to ban cages globally.

Eric Minvielle

Vice President, People & Organization

“At Mars, all Associates are part of something bigger and have the opportunity to do their very best.”

Andy Pharoah

Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Strategic Initiatives, & Sustainability

“Our vision, our actions and our conscience are what pushes every Associate to define the future we want and do what it takes to get there together, every single day.”

Jean-Christophe Flatin

President of Innovation, Science, Technology, & Mars Edge

“Our deep belief and expertise in science and technology allows us to reinvent and innovate our businesses by creating consumer centric products, services and experiences.”

Andrew Clarke

Global President, Mars Wrigley

“It’s always been our responsibility to build a better business for tomorrow, to really think for the long term. Our everyday actions enable us to make a real impact for generations and not just for quarters.”

Grant F. Reid

CEO/Office of the President

“Performance without purpose is meaningless, and purpose without performance isn’t possible. It’s the magic combination.”

Claus Aargaard

Chief Financial Officer

“Private ownership provides a great platform to live our purpose as we can do the right things and faster without the worry of the market reaction. A prerequisite is nurturing our freedom by healthy value creation today.”

Stefanie Straub

Vice President & General Counsel

“Our plan to be Sustainable in a Generation, our Five Principles and our culture of ethics will help create a better world for all of us.”

Eric Minvielle

Vice President, People & Organization

“At Mars, all Associates are part of something bigger and have the opportunity to do their very best.”

Andy Pharoah

Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability

“Our vision, our actions and our conscience are what pushes every Associate to define the future we want and do what it takes to get there together, every single day.”

Jean-Christophe Flatin

President of Innovation, Science, Technology & Mars Edge

“Our deep belief and expertise in science and technology allows us to reinvent and innovate our businesses by creating consumer centric products, services and experiences.”

Andrew Clarke

Global President, Mars Wrigley

“It’s always been our responsibility to build a better business for tomorrow, to really think for the long term. Our everyday actions enable us to make a real impact for generations and not just for quarters.”

Images representative of typical egg facility.

TAKE ACTION

Raise your voice for hens, and ask Mars to adopt a meaningful global commitment to reducing hen suffering.