McCain India has remained committed to integrating sustainable business practices across its operations for over 22 years. In line with the company's principle of ‘Good Ethics is Good Business’, the Global Sustainability Report along with the India chapter, showcases McCain’s commitment and actions towards its four focus areas I) Smart & Sustainable Farming II) Resource-Efficient Operations III) Good Food and IV) Thriving Communities.
Commenting on the launch of the Sustainability Report 2020, Mr. Vikas Mittal, Managing Director, India, South East Asia, South Korea, Taiwan at McCain Foods said, “Our commitment to sustainability is enshrined in our purpose which is ‘Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food’. We believe that building a resilient future and preservation of the planet is our collective responsibility. Sustainability is at the heart of our business and it has guided us towards adapting our operations to deliver delicious food in a sustainable and responsible manner. Our 2020 Sustainability Report (Global & India) is aimed at transparently highlighting the interventions and impact created so far across our sustainability priorities. Our humble yet consistent efforts are in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we will continue to make concerted efforts towards building a more resilient future for generations to come.”
As the challenges posed by climate change become more acute, the global food system needs to transform significantly. It needs to do so to feed a growing population while reducing its impact on nature. Over the years, McCain food has been successfully driving new models of sustainable farming across the globe while reducing environmental footprints. Even in India, the key goal is to reduce the impact on the land through four pillars:
| Key Highlights (2019-2020) | |
| Pillars | Impact |
| Smart and Sustainable Farming |
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| Resource Efficient Operations |
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| Good Food |
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| Thriving Community |
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- Smart and Sustainable Farming: Innovative practices that are aimed at improving agricultural resource efficiency by partnering with farmers for water usage efficiency and educating farmers on various farm operating practices like regenerative agriculture.
- Resource Efficient Operations: Food is produced through the efficient use of natural resources, mainly, energy, water, and sustainably farmed potatoes. The company aims to pave the way for building a low carbon economy by reducing Co2 emissions, zero waste to landfill, encouraging the use of renewable energy, and efficient use of water resources.
- Good Food: Improving the nutritional profile of the products while continuing to offer new, healthier choices.
- Thriving Communities: Committed to building long-term, trusted connections with the growers, communities, and employees. The company intend to create sustainable livelihoods and maintain them through the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of these communities.
Covid Response: Further, to help affected communities in need, McCain also provided more than 1,300 families with essential food items and distributed more than 12,000 masks. These masks were produced by beneficiaries of the company’s community programs. A sum of INR 10 lakh was also contributed by McCain and its employees to state and national relief funds.
Learn more about McCain’s sustainability commitments as well as its journey towards regenerative agriculture in Together, Towards Planet-Friendly Food, 2020 Global Sustainability Report Summary at mccain.com/sustainability.
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