Mars has been proudly family owned for over 100 years. It’s this independence that gives us the gift of freedom to think in generations, not quarters, so we can invest in the long-term future of our business, our people and the planet — all guided by our enduring Principles.
We believe the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Our bold ambitions must be matched with actions today from our more than 115,000 Associates in 80 countries around the world. Some of our current initiatives are:
- Investing $1 billion over the next several years to become sustainable in a generation
- Working to improve the wellbeing for families around the world
- Leveraging and sharing our research to create a better world for pets
Every day we are one step closer to the world we want tomorrow, through our steadfast commitment to action today.
Our Culture
Putting Our Principles Into Practice
Our business and the actions we take every day are founded on The Five Principles. They’re at the heart of everything we do, no matter what — making sure we don’t just talk about a better future, but work towards it every day.
Building Tomorrow, Today
Our Leaders’ Vision For A Better World
Every day, our leaders do their best to embody and act upon the principle-based behaviors that set the tone for how we do business.
About Mars
A Heritage of Action
Discover how Frank C. Mars turned one delicious confection into the global family-owned business it is today.
Policies & Practices
Building A Better World
When we take a stance, we mean it — and our approach is simple and straightforward. When you want to know about our policies, position statements and performance reports, you have this information at your fingertips.