Mars Petcare Thailand has teamed up with six partners to launch the ‘Climate Actions For A Better Tomorrow’ initiative, focusing on Regenerative Agriculture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in corn and rice cultivation, vital for pet food production, supporting Mars, Incorporated’s Net Zero by 2050 sustainability goals.
PUBLISHED : 21 Nov 2023 at 13:14
Mars Petcare Thailand has joined forces with 6 partners, kicking off the ‘Climate Actions For A Better Tomorrow’ initiative to drive Regenerative Agriculture for corn and rice in Thailand. These crops are essential raw materials for pet food production, and the initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative is rolled out in Nakhon Ratchasima and Lopburi provinces where Climate Smart Agriculture is transforming the landscape. This partnership supports Mars, Incorporated’s sustainable goals towards achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Recognizing the importance of environmentally friendly production practices, Mars Petcare Thailand has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with six partners in Thailand: Tong Panich, Poon Udom Co., Ltd., Wachalai Co., Ltd. (Sangtawan), Kornkaew Puetpon Ltd. Part., S.Viriya Intertrade Co., Ltd., and International Rice & Products Co., Ltd. These partners consist of five suppliers of corn and one supplier of rice, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes.
In pursuit of the Climate Actions For A Better Tomorrow initiative, the goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the value chain by implementing Regenerative Agriculture in Thailand, focusing on the cultivation of corn and rice, important raw materials for pet food production. This initiative serves as a pioneering model, starting in Nakhon Ratchasima and Lopburi province of Thailand. Mars Petcare Thailand will transfer knowledge to farmers, leading towards sustainable agricultural practices.
The signing is a move towards Mars’ decisive action plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero GHG emissions across the full value chain by 2050. This approach can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and can play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and regeneration as well as increasing production efficiency.
“Mars Petcare Thailand produces pet food within a sustainable framework, and one of our goals is to address the impacts of climate change. Regenerative agriculture aims at building soil health and fertility, sequestering carbon and reducing emissions, enhancing watershed quality, and increasing biodiversity while also improving farmer livelihoods and resilience. With this initiative, we are strengthening our mutual collaboration with farmers to limit GHG emissions and move towards climate-smart agriculture. This includes working with farmers and suppliers to promote improved agricultural practices and sustainable land use and to support science and technology that pinpoint how to produce more resilient and higher-yielding crops.” – Mr. Piyarath Amornchart, Asia Commercial Director, Mars Petcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Charin Thongsuk, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, expressed his appreciation at the signing of the memorandum of understanding involving all 7 collaborating organizations: “As the representative of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, I am pleased that the private sector is interested in environmental restoration and is collaborating to address the impacts of climate change, which is a crucial concern for all sectors. The public sector is ready to provide full support to move towards the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector as agriculture is the main livelihood of the province’s residents.”
