
Making a difference
Making a difference


MARS Volunteer Program
As a Mars Associate, you can make a positive impact on the world through the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP).
The MVP is a powerful example of how we put The Five Principles into action in the communities that are at the heart of our business, our sourcing and our operating communities. This worldwide initiative unleashes the positive power of our greatest assets: our Associates. In 2017, more than 23,000 Associates from 282 sites volunteered over 100,000 hours. Some 130,000 people and more than 100,000 pets globally were positively impacted. Mars Australia and New Zealand Associates are proud to partner with a range of local organisations as part of the Mars Volunteer Program, whether that be lending a helping hand at the local pet shelter or the RSPCA; helping pack and distribute food for those in need via our Foodbank or New Zealand Food Network partnerships, or lending their professional skills to help local charities supporting their community.

We care about our planet and its people
From improving the lives of communities we work with, to reducing our environmental impact in everything we do – we’re working towards a healthier, more sustainable future. To find out more about sustainability at Mars, click on the button below.
Mars Ambassador Program
The Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) is an opportunity for eligible Associates to develop their skills and capabilities while building great partnerships worldwide.
MAP offers Associates a chance to use their expertise to help organizations and communities across our value chain. From creating a better world for pets in Puerto Rico and improving the sustainability of tea factories in Kenya to optimizing the value chain of meal supplies from a centralized kitchen in India - our Associates have been involved in projects all over the world. In 2018, more than 600 Associates from 50 countries volunteered across all business segments. This amounts to more than 41,000 hours spent supporting organizations and communities across our value chain.
Participating in MAP is a life-changing experience that not only connects Associates with communities but also empowers them to learn about the issues we face as a business as they develop leadership competencies in real-life situations.
MAP offers Associates a chance to use their expertise to help organizations and communities across our value chain. From creating a better world for pets in Puerto Rico and improving the sustainability of tea factories in Kenya to optimizing the value chain of meal supplies from a centralized kitchen in India - our Associates have been involved in projects all over the world. In 2018, more than 600 Associates from 50 countries volunteered across all business segments. This amounts to more than 41,000 hours spent supporting organizations and communities across our value chain.
Participating in MAP is a life-changing experience that not only connects Associates with communities but also empowers them to learn about the issues we face as a business as they develop leadership competencies in real-life situations.
Rewarding Good Work
When our Associates generate positive change at Mars and in our communities, we take notice. And we make sure our appreciation is shown through the Mars Make the Difference Awards. The global award ceremony takes place every alternate year to celebrate Associates who put The Five Principles into action and bring innovative thinking, fresh perspectives and personal commitment to improving our communities, environment, workplaces and business. These awards recognize the best of the best and help us share best practices across the organization. When we come together to recognize success today, we have a greater impact on the lives and communities we’ll touch tomorrow.
