ESG News For PILLSBURY

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

55 Awards Totaling $680,000 Given to Fire Departments, Fire Agencies and Community Groups

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

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) plans to webcast its first-ever ESG investor event virtually on May 25, 2021, 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 how General Mills is regenerating the planet, improving food security, strengthening communities, and advancing inclusion among the company’s people and through its brands.The webcasted session w

Sustainably sourced 100 percent of its top 10 ingredientsAdvanced regenerative agriculture on farmlandEnabled 7 billion meals worldwide

In Celebration of International Women’s Day, Betty Crocker Unveils the BettyLab to Inspire Connection, Experimentation and Innovation

Earns perfect 100 for the 15th year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ workplace equality

Virtual event will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King, raise funds for UNCF Twin Cities.

Together they’re unveiling the Lids to Feed America program, in which consumer participation will drive Yoplait to donate up to $600,000 to local Feeding America® member food banks

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Company ranks 90th percentile overall and secured industry-best scores

Pillsbury teams up with Operation Homefront and Atlanta Falcons’ Todd Gurley to welcome the inaugural military family into a new rent-free home and community where homemade memories can begin.

#MessFreeChallenge benefits food banks across the globe

With acute food insecurity expected to double worldwide in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Mills Foundation announced an additional $4 million of philanthropic funding for nonprofit organizations working to alleviate growing food insecurity worldwide. The $4 million in supplemental funding is in addition to General Mills’ charitable response since March 2020 of $10 million worth of grants from the General Mills Foundation and food donations from the company to help food banks, foo

Company recognized for its commitment to key stakeholders – workers and the environment – as defined by the American public

Yoplait Pledges to Donate a minimum of $250,000 and up to $300,000 to Feeding America® - based on family participation

The U.S. Bank Foundation fund supports leaders of color and addresses inequities, with initial $5 million going toward Twin Cities

Motivational TV personality and cheer all-star, Jerry Harris shares his past struggles with food insecurity as he begins weekly Instagram content series to spread positivity and inspire acts of good

 The Company will also launch a paid community service program for Minneapolis-based employees to redirect their work hours to serving hunger-relief nonprofits.

General Mills recently announced a series of actions to support its employees and communities in response to the impact of COVID-19, including:An opportunity for corporate employees to work at manufacturing plantsEnhanced benefits for plant employees, including a daily bonus$5 million in charitable grants to support food access in our key global markets and support for our manufacturing communities around the world“Our company’s purpose is to make food the world loves. But the unique circumstanc

Company praised for environmental leadership and best practices across global corporate sustainability measures

Program aims to advance adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and improve overall water quality in key watershed

Seven finalists from community-based and service-oriented organizations to receive full scholarships to pursue a master’s degree with the University

New user-friendly mobile app lets shoppers earn cash for their schools; program has awarded $913 million to schools since 1996