ESG News For General Mills, Inc.

Company Celebrates With Employee Celebration and Community Donations

Donation Increases DG’s Disaster Relief Support to More Than $2 Million in 2024

The Box Tops app makes it easier than ever for families to support educators this school year

Company Donates Additional $1 Million and Celebrates More Than 33 Million Meals Donated Since 2021

Company shares decarbonization strategies in first Climate Transition Action Plan, sets no deforestation commitment, highlights community impact and progress across commitments

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for February, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands. The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Upcoming episodes for February will feature impact and in

The in-person event will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King while raising funds for students in the Twin Cities

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its list of forthcoming guests, featuring a who’s who of ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands. The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners fi

Company Continues Support of Disaster Responder Program to Aid in Relief and Recovery Efforts

The collaboration will seek to support farmers in practices that aim to improve soil health, water quality and carbon sequestration across their shared value chain

Expansion in Columbia Falls Completes Major Retailer’s Continental U.S. Presence; Company Commemorates the Milestone with Literacy Donation and Customer Event

Foundation provides $1.7 million to extend partnership with child-focused nonprofit working to increase access to quality education for underserved youth

Dollar General today announced its ongoing support for the DG family and the greater Jacksonville community following Saturday’s tragedy, including initial resource commitments as well as plans to continue evaluating how it can best support employees, the victims’ families and the greater Jacksonville community.In addition to the ongoing counseling resources and the financial support provided and available directly to the victims’ families, Dollar General pledges a total of more than $2.5 millio

Company Provides Additional $1M to Address Food Insecurity and Celebrates 13.4 Million Donated Meals

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been recognized on the USA Today list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023. This prestigious award is presented by USA Today and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.General Mills is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The company’s latest recognition was driven by its significant progress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including a 49 percent redu

Companies Plan to Provide New Books to Elementary Schools to Celebrate New DG Store Openings

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Company advances new climate plan; shares progress against diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments; and maintains its leadership as the largest producer of natural and organic packaged food in the U.S.

Company celebrates milestone store in Joplin, Missouri with community celebration and local school donation

The hybrid event will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King while raising funds for under-represented students in the Twin Cities

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones North America Index (DJSI North America) for the fifth consecutive year.General Mills ranked in the 90th percentile overall and received industry-best 100 scores in Corporate Governance, Environmental Reporting, Health & Nutrition, Materiality, and Water Related Risks.“It is a great honor for us to be recognized and named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices,” said Mary Jane Mel

General Mills has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies, ranking No. 2 overall and No.1 in the Consumer Goods industry. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.“Being recognized by Newsweek as the number two most responsible company and leader of the Consumer Goods industry underscores our long-standing commitment to ensuring the ‘G’ in General Mills stands for Good,”

This Veterans Day, the two-year partnership expands with the announcement of a new transitional home for a military family in Fort Worth and a nationwide donation campaign

Nearly 800 schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations receive youth literacy grants

Company Supports Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery Efforts

Today, General Mills and ALUS announced a multi-year partnership to support farmers and accelerate regenerative agriculture in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada – key regions where General Mills sources oats for brands like Cascadian Farm, Cheerios, and Nature Valley.The U.S. $2.3 million investment enables ALUS to grow its community-led programming with a focus on soil health through its new Growing Roots pilot program, offering both technical and financial assistance to farmers. The partnershi

General Mills and Regrow Agriculture announced a multi-year partnership to monitor agricultural practices and their environmental impacts across 175 million acres of farmland in North America, Europe, and South America.

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) will webcast an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investor event on May 4, 2022, including a pre-recorded presentation and a live question-and-answer session with management. The event will highlight the Force for Good pillar of the company’s Accelerate strategy, focusing on the progress and commitments General Mills has made on its ambitious goals in the areas of planet, people, community and food, and how doing good drives shareholder returns.The webcas

Company enrolls 115,000 acres in regenerative agriculture program, gives $98 million to charitable causes, spends $318 million with diverse suppliers in the U.S.

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) will webcast an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investor event on May 4, 2022, including a pre-recorded presentation and a live question-and-answer session with management. The event will highlight the Force for Good pillar of the company’s Accelerate strategy, focusing on the progress and commitments General Mills has made on its ambitious goals in the areas of planet, people, community and food, and how doing good drives shareholder returns.The webcas

Investment arm, 301 INC, addresses founder gap through Fearless Fund and Supply Change Capital

DG Partners with the Kellogg Company for Second Year to Provide 100 New Books for New Store Openings

Store opening expands Dollar General’s presence to 47 states

Fast casual dining establishment is located in the Foundation’s upcoming House Three Thirty designed to create job training and community gathering opportunities

Company is ranked #1 in Consumer-Packaged Goods

Earns perfect score for the 16th year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Company recognized for global environmental ambition, action and transparency

Company ranks in the 94th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores

Company demonstrates its mission of Serving Others by celebrating with a community donation

The iconic brand joins forces with Operation Homefront to donate a rent-free home that offers a path to success for military families

Funds Raised Through The Great Dollar General Book Match, Starting on October 21st and While Funds Last, Will Help Teachers Nationwide Fill Classrooms With Much-Needed Books and Literacy Items

General Mills Becomes First U.S. Investment Grade Consumer Packaged Goods Company to Execute a Sustainability-Linked Bond

 Youth Literacy Grants and New DonorsChoose Partnership Will Support Teachers and Nonprofit Programs Working to Promote and Improve Childhood Literacy

Box Tops for Education and Yoplait kick off the school year with surprise donations to help level the playing field for two schools in need.

Box Tops for Education supports partner organization, Black Men Teach, and works with retailers to provide shoppers new ways to earn cash for schools in need.

Tinashe will teach music production using REESE’S PUFFS RP-FX music box. Fans will also have a chance to win ultra-exclusive RP-PRO Synthesizer.

The trio will launch a program to raise awareness on the importance of a diverse teaching workforce and the opportunity to support schools in need through the Box Tops for Education app

Global Social Media Movement Returns, Now Benefitting Hunger Relief Programs in United States and Canada

Company Joins Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to Bolster Support of Ongoing Relief and Recovery Efforts

Provides Donation to Local School District to Illustrate Commitment to Serving the Community