GLOBAL – Cargill, a leading commodity trading company, has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, receiving prestigious accolades in the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards.
The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) has honored Cargill with the Sustainability Leadership Award and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award.
These awards celebrate organizations worldwide that have made sustainability a fundamental part of their business strategies and are positively impacting their industries.
Cargill received the Sustainability Leadership Award for its overall organizational impact on sustainability.
The company was also recognized for its Hatching Hope program, co-founded with Heifer International and implemented in partnership with Technoserve.
This initiative aims to improve nutrition and economic livelihoods by reaching 100 million people by 2030 through the production, promotion, and consumption of poultry.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from BIG, celebrating the work our teams around the world do every day to help nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way,” said Pilar Cruz, Cargill’s chief sustainability officer.
“Challenges facing our food system are getting bigger, and the time to solve them is now. That’s why our teams are innovating for the future, partnering with farmers, customers, and NGOs to drive change together.”
Russ Fordyce, CEO of Business Intelligence Group, commended Cargill’s dedication to sustainability.
“At Cargill, they have put sustainability at the heart of everything they do. We’re inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they’re accomplishing.”
Cargill’s recognition underscores its leadership in transforming the food and agriculture system to address critical global challenges such as supply chain continuity, climate action, and food security.
The company fosters collaboration among farmers, industry experts, academics, NGOs, and policymakers to promote a more sustainable agricultural sector. By leveraging technology, innovation, strong partnerships, and substantial investments, Cargill is delivering impactful solutions on a global scale.
This recognition highlights Cargill’s ongoing investment in sustainable and innovative solutions to create a more resilient food system.
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