Cargill has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the 2024 Big Sustainability Awards (BIG). Recognized for its exceptional commitment to sustainability, Cargill secured the Sustainability Leadership Award and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award.
These awards celebrate organizations that integrate sustainability deeply into their business strategies, demonstrating significant positive impacts on their operations and industries. Cargill’s efforts are notably focused on transforming the food and agriculture sectors to address global challenges such as supply chain continuity, climate action, and food security.
Key Achievements:
- Sustainability Leadership Award: Recognized for the company’s comprehensive organizational impact in sustainability.
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year: Awarded for the Hatching Hope program. Launched in collaboration with Heifer International and Technoserve, this initiative aims to enhance nutrition and economic livelihoods by reaching 100 million people by 2030 through poultry production and consumption.
Pilar Cruz, Cargill’s Chief Sustainability Officer, expressed pride in the recognition, emphasizing the company’s commitment to addressing food system challenges through innovation and partnerships.
Russ Fordyce, CEO of Business Intelligence Group, praised Cargill for placing sustainability at the core of its operations, highlighting the company’s inspiring dedication and impactful achievements.