Decoupling Emissions from Growth at Mars
Description
How can a global company cut emissions while growing their business by 37%?
In this episode, Katrine Grytter, Corporate Affairs Director at Mars Incorporated, shares how the company is working toward net zero while expanding their business. Mars has reduced emissions by 23% since 2018 while growing sales significantly, showcasing that sustainability and growth can work together.
Grytter explains Mars's approach to net zero planning, from measuring emissions across their entire value chain to setting milestone targets every five years. She discusses the challenges of working with suppliers and partners to reduce emissions beyond their direct operations, and how they integrate sustainability into leadership bonuses.
Her keynote explores net zero strategy development, value chain partnerships, milestone-based planning, and linking sustainability performance to business incentives.
This episode is part of our series on the LOOP Forum 2025 highlights, bringing you the key ideas and insights from this year's leading Nordic event on circularity.
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People
Katrine Grytter, Corporate Affairs Director
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinegrytter/?originalSubdomain=dk
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LOOP Forum is the leading Nordic business event spotlighting circularity as a key driver for building future-proof businesses - bringing together 3,000+ professionals from across industries and countries to foster valuable connections, exchange practical insights, and accelerate a circular transformation.
Further Links
https://www.loopforum.dk
https://www.mars.com/sites/g/files/dfsbuz106/files/2023-09/Mars%20Net%20Zero%20Roadmap%202050_2.pdf
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