Hey, look, another stock that will tank as sales plummet. It’s not even that good of chocolate
Mars CEO sees ‘moral’ duty in tackling climate change
The new chief executive of Mars, maker of M&M’s sweets, chewing gum and pet food, says companies have a “moral” duty to reduce their environmental footprint as the world battles climate change.
Poul Weihrauch, a Dane who took the reins of the US-based group in September, acknowledges that the food industry has a big impact on the environment, with its plastic wrappers and its contribution to deforestation and carbon emissions.
Big companies have a “massive opportunity” to have an impact against climate change, Weihrauch told AFP.
“It’s an important area of development for Mars to be known for changing the curve and not only talk about it,” he said in an interview in Paris.
The family-owned multinational, whose brands include the Mars and Snickers chocolate bars, Pedigree pet food and Wrigley’s chewing gum, aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
If it’s such a moral duty, then why wait till 2050? Why not do it right now, Poul? You can start by reducing your own personal carbon footprint, no more fossil fueled flights or vehicles. Put up a ton of solar panels and wind turbines to power the factories. Ship the materials via sailing ships. Move the finished products by electric trucks. But, we all know that it’s a scam, hence the 2050 date. They’ll trot out some plans and pledges, but, never really do anything but purchase some carbon credits, and pass on the cost to the consumer.
