Cargill, ADM win 2024 Sustainability Awards for outstanding industry leadership

USA – The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) has honored Cargill with the Sustainability Leadership Award and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award for 2024.

These prestigious awards recognize global organizations that have integrated sustainability into their core strategies and practices, significantly impacting their industries.

Cargill is at the forefront of transforming the food and agriculture system to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from supply chain continuity to climate action and food security.

The company brings together farmers, industry leaders, academics, NGOs, and policymakers to drive progress toward a more sustainable agricultural sector.

Cargill is making a global impact at scale through technological innovation, strong partnerships, and substantial investments.

Cargill received recognition in two categories: the Sustainability Leadership Award for the company’s overall impact on sustainability and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year for the Hatching Hope program, co-founded with Heifer International and implemented with Technoserve.

This initiative aims to improve nutrition and economic livelihoods by reaching 100 million people by 2030 through the production, promotion, and consumption of poultry.

“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.

“The challenges facing our food system are growing, and the time to address them is now. That’s why our teams are innovating for the future, partnering with farmers, customers, and NGOs to drive change together.”

Russ Fordyce, CEO of Business Intelligence Group, added, “At Cargill, they have put sustainability at the heart of everything they do. We’re inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they’re accomplishing.”

Similarly, ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, was also named a winner of the 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award by BIG.

The award highlights ADM’s commitment to sustainability as a foundation of its purpose and a pillar of its growth strategy.

“We are honored to be in such great company on this impressive list of sustainability leaders,” said Alison Taylor, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for ADM.

“At ADM, sustainability is integral to our daily operations, helping us serve customers across various value chains while supporting a healthier planet.”

“Sustainability has evolved from a passing trend to a cornerstone of most forward-thinking companies,” said Fordyce.

“ADM has put sustainability at the heart of everything they do. We’re inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they’re accomplishing.”

These awards are a testament to how both Cargill and ADM continue to invest in innovative and sustainable solutions to create a more sustainable food system.

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