Editor’s note: Kellogg recently announced InGrained™ — a $2 million, five-year program to work with Lower Mississippi River Basin rice farmers to reduce their climate impact. The focus is a reduction of methane – a greenhouse (GHG) gas that’s 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In 2022, Kellogg will pilot InGrained™ with Kennedy Rice … Continue reading Writing the book on helping farmers tackle climate change
Category: Sustainability
By: Steve Cahillane, Kellogg Chairman & CEO As we enter 2022, I am energized about the year ahead. One topic I think will continue to grow in importance is the conversation and work driving Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG. It’s not just the flavor of the month or a box to check. Consumers, employees … Continue reading Top 5 Themes for Driving an ESG Strategy
By Amy Senter, Chief Sustainability Officer Kellogg is a nature-based company. Plants are the core ingredients for every food we make, and the majority of our packaging comes from recycled timber. And like everyone, we count on clean water. That’s why our company continues to invest in nature, and we recognize the role we play … Continue reading Kellogg Company’s Commitment to Global Ecosystem Restoration
By Kate Schaffner, Manager, Sustainable Agriculture As a plant-based food company, Kellogg knows that healthier crops start with healthy soil. Healthy, living soil nurtures the grains we use for our foods, of course, but it’s bigger than that. Healthy soils help keep freshwater clean, protect against drought, restore biodiversity, and even store carbon that would … Continue reading Yes, there is a World Soil Day – and here’s why it matters
By: Mike Milligan, Farm Manager, Milligan Farms Farming has been an important part of my family for generations. My family farmed in Scotland before we settled in the Saginaw Bay area of Cass City, Michigan, where today I am a fourth-generation farmer managing our 4,000 acre family farm – Milligan Farms. Because of my long … Continue reading Michigan Farmers Enhance Sustainability of 67,000 Acres of Land, Actions Improve Saginaw Bay Watershed Quality
By: Dayna Gross, Senior Corporate Engagement Advisor, Global Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy Improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, better crop yields, lower carbon footprint – the reasons to equip farmers with the tools they need to adopt sustainable agriculture practices are clear. Another reason: as the world’s population continues to rise, the increased demand for … Continue reading Investment in farmers is an investment in our planet
By: Lisa Curtis, Kuli Kuli Founder & CEO We all know that planting trees is good for the planet. But what if you could plant a tree that provides protein, calcium, iron and vitamins, all within its leaves? What if you could plant a tree that creates jobs for small farmers in economically impoverished areas? … Continue reading Kuli Kuli and Kellogg grow sustainability through the moringa tree
By: Kati Kaskeala Corporate Communications and Sustainability Director, Kellogg Europe In recognition of Earth Day, we at Kellogg are celebrating an important milestone on our sustainability journey: our move to using responsibly sourced corn for all Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® sold in Europe. This means that it’s produced with corn grown and harvested in accordance with environmental and … Continue reading Responsibly sourced corn at the heart of an iconic brand
By: Mary Tate Sr. Manager, Responsible Sourcing At Kellogg Company, the soil that nurtures the grains for our foods is something we care passionately about – today and every day. We understand that good food starts from the ground up and we’re committed to nurturing our planet. That’s why we’re passionate about celebrating World Soil … Continue reading Protecting the soil for future generations
By: Alistair Hirst, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain When the first box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® cereal was introduced by our company in 1906, it came in 100 percent paperboard packaging, then considered the most environmentally friendly option. That’s because our founder, W.K. Kellogg, didn’t just envision a healthier breakfast option, he also was an … Continue reading Kellogg aims for fully sustainable packaging by the end of 2025