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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.
How Cargill’s food safety teams help build a more secure food system
How Cargill’s food safety teams help build a more secure food system
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How is sea salt made? Follow the ocean-to-table journey.
Discover how sun, wind and time help Cargill’s Newark facility turn seawater into up to 500,000 tons of sea salt.
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Cocoa & Forests Initiative report shows progress in forest protection and restoration in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
When cocoa beans arrive at Cargill’s warehouse in the Afamu community of Ghana, they are weighed and assigned a barcode. That barcode corresponds to the unique ID code of the farmer selling the beans, and with it, Cargill has access to detailed information related to the farmer’s forest risks.
