Community Engagement
Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees. Cargill provides corporate support to select national and global nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that serve communities in which we have a business presence. We support partners working within our focus areas of food security, nutrition, and sustainability. And, our businesses and facilities sponsor employee-led groups, called Cargill Cares Councils, which support civic and non-profit organizations in their local communities.
Cargill Cares Councils seek to recognize issues important to our communities; build effective relationships with community leaders; and work to help improve living standards and promote vibrant, stable communities.
Investing in our communities
Cargill has a long history of supporting partnerships that advance social and environmental priorities in Japan and around the world. In Japan, we have a longstanding commitment to supporting people and the environment through Cargill Cares activities. We engage with communities through programs that create value for both society and our employees.
People
We support the next generation through job shadowing programs that help junior and high school students understand what it means to work, while offering employees valuable opportunities to reflect on their own work and perspectives through engagement with the next generation. We also have a long history of participation in YMCA Charity Run activities since 1987, supporting children with disabilities while strengthening employee teamwork.
Environment
One of our key programs is the “Cargill Forest” project in Saitama, built on a long-term partnership with the Saitama Prefecture Forestry Public Corporation since 2005. Through activities such as forest thinning and conservation work, employees contribute to sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship. By investing time and talent, we create shared value for both our communities and our employees, contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Food
We support improving access to food for communities in need in Japan through food bank activities for low-income households, donating food to 'Children-cafeterias,' And also we are supporting the UN World Food Programme's School-Meal support Campaign.