Cargill Wins 2024 Sustainability Awards for Leadership in Industry and Initiative of the Year
WAYZATA, MN, August 5, 2024 – Cargill has been recognized for its leadership in sustainably through the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards. Business Intelligence Group (BIG) named Cargill the recipient of both the Sustainability Leadership Award and Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award. These awards recognize organizations worldwide that have made sustainability a core part of their business strategy and practices and are having a positive impact on the sustainability of their organization and their industry.
Cargill is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation of the food and agriculture system to help address many of the world’s most pressing needs – from supply chain continuity to climate action and food security. That’s why Cargill brings together farmers, industry, academics, NGOs, and policymakers to work toward a more sustainable agricultural sector. Through technology and innovation, strong partnerships with NGOs and customers, and meaningful investments, Cargill is delivering impact at scale globally.
The company received awards and recognition in two of the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards categories:
- Sustainability Leadership Award – Winner for its overall organizational impact
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Winner for its Hatching Hope program, created to improve nutrition and economic livelihoods by reaching 100 million people by 2030 through the production, promotion and consumption of poultry. Hatching Hope was co-founded with Heifer International, and is implemented in partnership with Technoserve.
“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.”
"At Cargill, they have put sustainability at the heart of everything they do," declared Russ Fordyce, chief executive officer at Business Intelligence Group. "We're inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they're accomplishing."
This recognition is just one example of how Cargill continues to invest in sustainable and innovative solutions to create a more sustainable food system.
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About Cargill
Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155K+ employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. For more information, visit Cargill.com and our News Center.
About Business Intelligence Group
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization’s proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.