Orhangazi, Marmara, Turkey
Increasing environmental awareness

Students from nearby villages and Cargill employees participated in national children celebration day, which focused on increasing environmental awareness. Solutions for daily life included utilization of solar and wind energy, collection of rainwater, reduction in chemical usage, wastewater collection and wastewater segregation.

Independenta, Galati, Romania
Planting flowers and vegetation near park

Cargill volunteers installed public lighting and new pavement in alleys near the Independenta City Hall. Volunteers also planted flowers and vegetation near the new park establishment.

Vietnam
Planting trees, re-painting schools

Cargill employees planted trees, cleaned the yard and re-painted the schools built by the Cargill Cares Council.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Planting trees

Indigenous trees were purchased by Cargill employees to plant at the Akani Centre, an afterschool and daycare center for more than 700 children. Trees were planted around the newly built nursery to provide much needed shade for the children.

Villanueva, Philippines
Planting trees, donating garbage bins and trees

During tree- planting activities, Cargill volunteers planted more than 300 trees inside Cargill’s facility and a total of 30 garbage bins were donated to neighboring communities. Each chosen community was given 10 trees to plant and every Cargill employee was given a seedling to plant at home.

Malaysia
Planting more than 200 mangrove seedlings

In collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society, Cargill volunteers completed an environment conservation project – planting more than 200 mangrove seedlings along the river banks. Employees also participated in a beach clean-up that included an educational program.

Amurang, Indonesia
Green office program

A garden competition was created for Cargill employees, where each department had to develop the most creative garden. This initiative coincided with their green office program to become more environmentally conscious.

Guatemala
Cleaned streets, planted trees, environmental workshop

Cargill volunteers cleaned streets, painted sidewalks and planted trees as a restoration project for local communities. Cargill employees also hosted an environmental workshop in the park to educate the community.

Manitoba, Canada

Cargill volunteers helped local Elm Creek farmers prepare sand bags to prevent flooding.

Gurgaon, India
Rediscovering nature

In May, more than 80 employees from the corporate office in Gurgaon participated in a cross country trial run to rediscover nature with colleagues and families. The event helped raise awareness of unexplored terrains and wilderness away from the city. Word of the event and the awareness program spread among the larger community.

Kurkumbh, India
Clean-up, converting to a green patch, awareness and water harvesting sessions

Employees at the Kurkumbh oil refinery organized four projects during this year’s campaign, including clean-up efforts around an area lake, converting dry land into a green patch, initiating a environmental awareness program and conducting water harvesting sessions at area schools and housing societies.

On two occasions, more than 30 employees spent time cleaning up a lake that serves as the sole source of drinking water for the Daund village and surrounding areas. The lake also attracts people from local communities for leisure time with family, leading to disposed waste in the lake. The team’s goal was to resurrect the lake and make it more suitable for consumption.

A group of more than 160 employees came together to convert an area of dry land called the Nilgiri plot into a green patch. The plot had been used as a dumping space for general waste from the facility. The team put in 900 man hours over 15 days to clean up the area and remove garbage. They also leveled the ground and planted 900 trees and saplings to turn the area into a green patch.

The Kurkumbh Industrial area is comprised of approximately 30 small scale and large-scale manufacturing units. In recognition of Earth Day and World Environment Day, all of the manufacturing units came together in June to plant 2,000 trees and saplings in the industrial area as part of a combined environmental awareness effort.

Volunteer employees also wanted to increase awareness around environmental responsibility in the community around the facility. They decided to conduct water harvesting awareness sessions at area schools and local housing societies. More than 100 people attended the sessions.

Rajahmundry, India
Clean-up around facilities

In May, volunteers from Rajahmundry facility in Andhra Pradesh organized an initiative to clean up the external premises around the facility. Cleaning up non-biodegradable materials from the one kilometer area was part of an effort to maintain and improve the environment by reducing waste in and around the facility.

Paradip, India
Clean-up events

Employee volunteers organized three clean-up events between April and June, cleaning a variety of landscapes including a stretch of land between Oil Terminal Square and the oil refinery, a local railway station and a sea beach.

• April. Volunteers worked to generate awareness among employees and visitors around environmental stewardship by placing banners in key locations, including the Orissa plant entrance, bus station and railway station. They also hosted a clean-up event focused on a one kilometer stretch of land between the Oil Terminal Square and the plant location, removing weeds, sand and garbage from the area.
• May. A second group of 35 volunteers joined together to clean up a local railway station in May. After three hours, the group cleared the entrance and platform area of garbage, and their efforts to generate awareness around environmental responsibility were applauded by railway officials, vendors, and passengers.
• June. Oil refinery employees flagged off the beach in Orissa on World Environment Day to pick up trash and non-biodegradable material such as bags, plastic bottles and tobacco wrappers. The 45 volunteers worked side-by-side for three hours to improve the beach area.

Itumbiara City, Goias, Brazil
Reducing paper and toner usage

As part of an effort to meet environmental goals, an evaluation of the facility’s printing activities has been completed and processes are being implemented to cut down on paper and toner usage.

Jindakee, Queensland, Australia
Participating in Business Clean Up Australia Day by collecting garbage

Employees participated in Business Clean Up Australia Day by collecting 20 bags of garbage, including cans, bottles and food wrappers. Some large items were also disposed of such as tires, metal sheets and wire.

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Replanting tree belts

Volunteers worked to replant tree belts that did not survive recent drought years. The trees are expected to help control storm water and erosion in the area.

Quimilí, Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Cleaning up parks, planting trees and hosting a contest

Employees worked to clean up a park and plant trees. They also hosted a contest for children, using recyclable materials to make crafts.

Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Sponsoring a trade show; cleaning up a local park

Cargill's facility in Alliston sponsored the Holland Marsh Growers Association trade show. Employees from the location also worked with the Town of Tecumseth to clean up a local park.

Calgary and Caresland, Alberta, Canada
Collecting garbage along a popular river

As part of an Earth Day clean-up effort, volunteers collected garbage along the Bow River, a popular location for fishing, camping and picnics.

Greenway, Ontario, Canada
Participating in adopt-a-highway

Cargill employees in Greenway were one of a number of employee groups to participate in an adopt-a-highway program. These volunteers adopted a section of the Maitland Trail, where they collect garbage and maintain the trail twice a year.

Tres Arroyos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Planting trees

With help from members of the Local Environment Office and area scouts, Cargill employees planted trees in Spain Square. Employees also joined students and their families at an area school to plant fruit trees.

Krefeld, Germany
Planting trees lost to hurricane Kyrill

The 3333 trees for Krefeld campaign was created by Cargill employees to compensate for the loss of 1,200 trees in Krefeld in hurricane Kyrill. Trees were planted in parks, protected areas and socio-cultural facilities to create a healthier environment. 

Barby, Germany
Planting perennials at Schlosspark

Cargill employees in Barby will team with the local municipality to plant perennials at the entrance of Schlosspark. 

Wroclaw, Poland
Planting trees. Educating school children

Cargill employees will work with local school children to plant trees and educate on recycling and saving energy. A competition will take place, with the winner being invited to the plant. 

Kobierzyce, Poland
Planting flowers. Collecting waste materials

Together with pupils from five local schools, Cargill volunteers cleaned the vicinity of the local school by planting flowers. Volunteers also collected electro-waste materials and batteries to send for recycling.

Manchester, England
Picking up garbage. Volunteering at Martin Mere, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Centre

In April, 100 Cargill employees will celebrate Earth Day by removing garbage from the area around the Cargill plant.

In May, volunteer teams will help out at Martin Mere, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Centre near Manchester.

Haubourdin, France
Participating in a sustainability day

Cargill employees will participate in a sustainability day, organized by the city of Haubourdin, by communicating about Cargill products and how Cargill works to reduce its environmental impact.

Grasse, Provence Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Carpool initiative

Employees participated in a carpool initiative that favored a more ecological way to get to work. Each kilometer saved was converted to a Euro and donated to a river clean-up project.

Orleans, France
Raising awareness of biodiversity>

Cargill employees raised awareness on sustainable conservation of insect pollinators and biodiversity by planting a mix of pollinating flowers and installing several bee hives. Volunteers planted seeds and participated in a photo contest that raised money for the CETA Association.

Castelmassa, Italy
Cleaning up a waterway in Italy. Working with primary schools. 

Castelmassa employees will kick off Earth Day with volunteers teaming with the local municipality to clean up a main waterway in Italy. Employee volunteers will also work with primary schools in an innovative competition that teaches children about environmental protection.

Mechelin, Belgium
Environmental education

Cargill employees and the local Cargill Cares Council are working with Natuurpunt, a nature conservation in Belgium, to educate employees and their families about the environment. 

Zibo, China
Focusing on environment and water protection

Cargill employees will hold an Earth Day ceremony with a local primary school and publicize their knowledge of water and environmental protection. 

Songyan, China
Beautifying a school campus

Cargill employees will beautify the school campus by planting 200 trees at the Cargill Guo Jia Village school. 

Nantong, China
Collecting litter, participating in Earth Hour

Cargill employees will collect litter in Nantong Park, participate in Earth Hour, and promote environmental protection.

Wagga Wagga, Australia
Planting tree belt areas for stormwater and erosion control

Cargill employees at the Wagga Wagga, Australia facility and volunteers will replant tree belts that did not survive the drought years as well as plant new tree belt areas. The trees will be endemic to the area and offer stormwater and erosion control. 

Chongquing, China
Working toward better water quality of customer ponds

Cargill employees will work with the fish cooperative on water quality of customer ponds, test the water and fund probiotics for the water.

Salina, Kansas
Water quality education

Cargill employees will participate in the Abilene Water Festival and educate students, teachers and festival volunteers about the importance of water quality and quantity.

Wyalusing, Pennsylvania
Recycling electronics; picking up trash

Cargill employees will host an electronics recycling event for employees and local community and pick up roadside trash on their adopt-a-highway.   

Memphis, Texas
Planting trees donated by Living Lands and Waters

Cargill employees will plant three trees – donated by Living Lands and Waters – at an elementary school. During the tree planting, the employees will engage the students in the importance of trees, conservation and how everyone can help protect the environment.

Springdale, Arkansas
Cleaning up creeks, rain barrel workshops, rain gardens. Recognition by The Nature Conservancy

Cargill employees will volunteer at creek clean-ups and provide volunteers for the Illinois River Watershed Partnership Watershed Day. 

In April and May, Cargill and its employees will sponsor rain barrel workshops and plant rain gardens at local elementary schools. Employees will also plant a rain garden at the Ozark Natural Science Center. The rain garden will serve as an education tool for the center.

Cargill will be recognized for their commitment at The Nature Conservancy Corporate Council on Conservation event.

Waco, Texas
Education, recycling and “adopt-a-spot”

Cargill employees in Waco, Texas will host "The Big Green Re-Fair", a tradeshow aimed at education about green and sustainable goods and services.

Employees have declared Earth Day as a “Bring your recycling to work day”. Proceeds from the recycling event will go toward “adopt-a-spot” in Waco with clean-ups by Cargill employees scheduled quarterly.  

Saskatchewan, Canada
Environmental ideas from classrooms, annual clean up program

Cargill and the town of Davidson will partner in a contest for K-6 classrooms on ideas for what the town can do for the environment. The winning classroom will receive prizes.

Cargill volunteers joined community members in an annual program to clean up Birch Hills. The team cleaned facility grounds and ditches; and worked with children to clean up around a school. 

Metairie, Louisiana
Planting cypress trees for the Bayou Rebirth Project

In partnership with Common Ground Relief Wetland, Cargill employees will plant cypress trees for the Bayou Rebirth Project.

Tampa, Florida
Collecting garbage at an outdoor learning center

Cargill employees helped clean up Ruskin's Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center. Volunteers collected about 20 bags filled with garbage - including dry wall, tires, a two-wheel bicycle and bottles. 

Honduras
Reducing trash, street cleaning

Cargill employees handed out reusable trash bags to help reduce trash thrown onto the street. Employees also hosted a street cleaning activity, inviting local government representatives to participate. 

Lusaka, Zambia
Planting trees

Employees planted trees at Cargill's newly opened grain facility in Lusaka, Zambia. 

Krasnodar, Russia
Improving a park by planting trees, bushes and flowers

Cargill employees joined family members, friends and community members in improving a park near the Cargill office. The team planted trees, bushes and flowers and built, painted and placed a house for squirrels. 

Spain
Commuting – the green way

Employees in Spain are invited to commute to work by walking, bicycle, alternative green transport or public transport.