Pilar Cruz
Cargill
Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer
From local collaboration to global impact: How two Minnesota-based companies are working to build a more sustainable food system
09:30
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10:00
Most sustainability programs stall at the pilot phase whether that is due to departmental silos, misaligned KPIs, or short-term financial pressures.
However, Cargill and General Mills, two Minnesota-based leaders in food and agriculture are proving that collaboration combined with commitment is the key to scaling the gap between ambitious targets and measurable impact.Their collaborative efforts are not only transforming the Midwest but also setting a blueprint for scalable impact.
This session is your chance to hear from the CSO's of these two global giants in a candid conversation that explores the strategies, innovations, and lessons behind General Mills’ and Cargill’s shared mission.
Learn how they’re:
However, Cargill and General Mills, two Minnesota-based leaders in food and agriculture are proving that collaboration combined with commitment is the key to scaling the gap between ambitious targets and measurable impact.Their collaborative efforts are not only transforming the Midwest but also setting a blueprint for scalable impact.
This session is your chance to hear from the CSO's of these two global giants in a candid conversation that explores the strategies, innovations, and lessons behind General Mills’ and Cargill’s shared mission.
Learn how they’re:
- Working with farmers
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology
- Aligning corporate goals with planetary health, turning Minnesota-grown solutions into a force for global good
Mary Jane Melendez
General Mills
Chief Sustainability and Global Impact Officer