Mars Celebrates Latest European Decarbonization Milestone with New Renewable Electricity Contract in Sweden
- Mars has secured 70% of production from a newly commissioned Wind Farm in Sweden in support of extending renewable electricity across our full value chain.
- The agreement will provide approximately 670 GWh of clean electricity each year, supporting Mars direct operations and value chain partners.
- This is one of several long-term renewable electricity contracts Mars is implementing to advance its climate ambitions. Through its Renewable Acceleration Program, Mars aims to reduce its total carbon footprint by 10% by 2030, against a 2015 baseline, by extending renewable electricity to cover its full value chain.
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated, a leading snacking, food and pet care services and nutrition provider, today announced a major milestone in its sustainability journey through the Mars Renewable Acceleration Program, with a contract for the majority output of the Kölvallen Wind Farm in Sweden. Developed by Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leading investment manager, the project's partnership with Mars underscores Mars commitment to extend clean, renewable energy across its value chain and advancing progress toward its net zero ambitions.
Through a long-term agreement, Mars has secured 70% of the annual production from the Kölvallen Wind Farm, representing one of the company's largest renewable energy commitments in Europe to date. The agreement will provide approximately 670 GWh of clean electricity each year, supporting Mars direct operations and value chain partners.
In total, the wind farm delivers 277.2 MW of installed capacity, enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of approximately 95,000 households annually, making it one of Europe's most advanced onshore wind projects. It is expected to become climate neutral within its first months of operation.
"Our commitment to partner with Foresight Group in this Swedish wind farm is a clear demonstration of our ambition to support the renewable energy transition across Europe," said Kevin Rabinovitch, Global VP Sustainability at Mars. "Through the Renewable Acceleration Program, we are making renewables the standard for our entire value chain, driving impactful change not only for our business but also for the communities and regions where we operate."
Mars helped enable the project by providing the long-term commitment needed for Foresight to move forward with construction and financing. The wind farm also delivers tangible local benefits, including a community fund supported by the wind farm's annual revenue and the creation of skilled jobs and secondary employment in the region.
Richard Thompson, Partner, Foresight Group comments: "We are delighted to partner with Mars on the delivery of one of Europe's most advanced onshore wind developments. Kölvallen will provide meaningful environmental and economic benefits for decades to come, from substantial emissions reductions to local investment and skilled job creation. We're proud to work alongside Mars in setting a new benchmark for impactful, community focused renewable energy projects."
Foresight was advised by Our New Energy throughout the PPA process.
In 2025, Mars signed another European Renewable Acceleration Program contract, launching more than 100 solar projects in Poland. With each additional contract signed by Mars, the company expects Renewable Acceleration to contribute towards a 10% reduction of its total carbon footprint by 2030, against a 2015 baseline. Renewable Acceleration is part of the company's broader sustainability strategy.
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $65bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, Pringles®, Cheez-It®, and BEN'S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspire our more than 170,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet.
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