Mars has announced that all ten of its snacking factories in Europe are now fully powered by renewable energy, covering the production of around 900,000 tonnes of brands such as Snickers, Twix, M&M’s, Skittles and Orbit/Extra.
The move follows a decade of investment in renewable sources, including wind power, efficiency upgrades and the purchase of Guarantees of Origin certificates.
As part of the transition, Mars is also using biomethane to replace natural gas in its European confectionery operations.
The factories, based in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK, account for products of which 85% are consumed within Europe.
Marc Carena, Regional President for Mars Wrigley, said: "At Mars, we believe that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Therefore, we measure our success not only by financial results, but also by the positive impact we have on people, the planet, and society.
"Sustainability makes good business sense and is at the heart of our strategy, and we are committed to making a meaningful difference ensuring that today's actions create lasting benefits for future generations."
The company said the shift is part of its €1.5 billion investment over the past five years to modernise EU manufacturing and reduce emissions.
It plans to invest a further €1 billion by the end of 2026 as part of its wider target to reach net zero by 2050.
Mars switches all European factories to biomethane-backed renewables
