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Community Engagement

Building vibrant communities through economic development, partnerships, philanthropy and employee volunteerism.

Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world.

In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.

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Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees.

  • Corporate Giving
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  • Nourish the world
  • Cargill Foundation
  • Partnership Examples
  • Cargill Volunteers

Making progress in solving a complex equation

Protecting, regenerating and conserving our planet’s resources is a complex equation which requires many different approaches, tools and partnerships – all woven together.

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Supporting relief efforts in Ukraine and Eastern Europe

Cargill is increasing support for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, at borders and in neighboring countries.

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Cargill’s commitment to animal welfare is ‘non-negotiable.’ Our values affirm it — and so does a new ranking.

Cargill earns Tier 2 ranking in the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare report for sixth year in a row.

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Marie needed a new way to support her family in Côte d'Ivoire. So, Cargill helped her open a business.

Cargill-supported Village Savings and Loans Associations – commonly known as VSLAs – empower women entrepreneurs in cocoa communities.

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Agroforestry keeps forests and cocoa-growing communities strong together

Cargill and PUR Projet have been collaborating for the past three years to help advance agroforestry concepts in communities such as Bossoha in Côte d’Ivoire.

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How we are helping women by advancing gender equality in the cocoa sector

When women have more opportunities and support, family nutrition, children’s education and family incomes go up, while social such as child labor and environmental risks go down.

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Cargill Global Scholars

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The Cargill Global Scholars program provides financial support and leadership development opportunity to undergraduate students from around the world. Visit the Cargill Global Scholars website.

Cargill Cares Councils

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Through more than 350 Cargill Cares Councils, our employees around the world contribute millions of dollars and lend more than 100,000 hours of their time and talent to volunteer activities that have a local impact. 

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