General Mills released its 2026 Global Responsibility Report on Apr. 15, detailing the company’s environmental and social progress during its fiscal year from May 27, 2024, to May 25, 2025. The report outlines achievements across three main areas: Food, Planet, and People.
The report is significant as it marks General Mills’ ongoing commitment to transparency in sustainability efforts and social responsibility. It also highlights how the company is advancing goals that affect consumers, communities, and the environment.
Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO of General Mills, said: “For 160 years, we’ve been making food the world loves, while standing for good. We are proudly leading the way in strengthening communities and investing to support a healthy planet. I’m energized by our accomplishments and steadfastly committed to creating a lasting, positive future for us all.”
Among notable achievements in food production for fiscal year 2025 were plans to remove certified colors from U.S. cereals and school foods ahead of schedule by summer of 2026; maintaining leadership as the largest U.S producer of natural and organic packaged foods; expanding whole grain offerings; introducing new pet food lines; supporting food recovery through MealConnect; and providing diverse dietary options. The company reported that one in ten North American products is certified organic or made with organic ingredients.
In environmental initiatives under ‘Planet,’ General Mills advanced regenerative agriculture on more than 800,000 acres—over three-quarters toward its goal for 2030—and achieved zero waste to landfill at all owned manufacturing facilities globally. The company also reduced total value chain greenhouse gas emissions by fourteen percent since its baseline year of 2020.
For community impact under ‘People,’ General Mills contributed over $83 million in charitable donations worldwide during fiscal year 2025 and enabled more than seven billion meals through philanthropic partners. Eighty-six percent of employees described it as a great place to work with a strong sense of belonging.
General Mills is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under GIS according to the official website. The company supports community well-being by working with nonprofits to ensure access to nutritious meals according to the official website. It has earned spots on lists such as TIME’s World’s Best Companies according to the official website.
With more than thirty thousand employees globally according to the official website, General Mills aims both for innovation in enjoyable foods while responsibly caring for nature according to the official website. Its iconic cereal brands have influenced breakfast traditions worldwide according to the official website.
Looking ahead, General Mills continues efforts toward sustainable practices while expanding partnerships globally—a strategy that includes developing new products like those announced this past year—to serve families across different regions according to the official website.
