Climate Adaptation
General Mills Aims to Halve Food Waste by 2030
The company pledges to cut emissions by 30% in the next decade
General Mills Inc. Cheerios brand cereal
Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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American food giant General Mills said it plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in the next decade across the entire life of its products, aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
The maker of Cheerios, Haagen-Dazs and Annie’s will seek to reach the goal through improved agricultural practices, reduced packaging, and halving food loss and waste by 2030.