General Mills Inc 2013 SR
The report highlights General Mills' progress in five focus areas: Health, Environment, Sourcing, Workplace, and Community for fiscal year 2012. The company nutritionally improved over 650 products since 2005 and increased R&D spending on health and wellness by 86% since 2004. Environmental achievements include a 10% reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions rate and a 40% reduction in the solid waste generation rate since 2005. General Mills exceeded its 2015 packaging goal early, with 52% of packaging volume improved by 2012. Additionally, the company committed to sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil by 2015 and donated over $143 million to charitable causes during the reporting period.
Company: General Mills Inc
Sector: Consumer Staples
Country: United States
Year: 2013
Type: SR
Pages: 90
General Mills Inc
Global Responsibility Report
The report highlights General Mills' progress in five focus areas: Health, Environment, Sourcing, Workplace, and Community for fiscal year 2012. The company nutritionally improved over 650 products since 2005 and increased R&D spending on health and wellness by 86% since 2004. Environmental achievements include a 10% reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions rate and a 40% reduction in the solid waste generation rate since 2005. General Mills exceeded its 2015 packaging goal early, with 52% of packaging volume improved by 2012. Additionally, the company committed to sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil by 2015 and donated over $143 million to charitable causes during the reporting period.
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Document Details
Report Year
2013
Reporting Period
2012
Fiscal Year
2012
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
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