OREANDA-NEWS. December 04, 2015.  Kellogg is more than a business. We care about nourishing people with our foods, feeding those in need, nurturing our planet, and living our founder's values.

People care about their food, where it comes from, the people who grow and make it, and that there's enough for everyone. Kellogg is living its values and communicating with transparency to earn a seat at millions of tables every day.

Science shows that climate change will reduce food productivity and food security at the same time our world's population is growing, putting pressure on the need to feed more people with fewer natural resources. Kellogg is working on multiple fronts to address the risks climate change poses -- to us and the world's food supply.

This is why Kellogg leaders, including

John Bryant, Chairman and CEO,

Chris Hood, President, Kellogg Europe;

Kris Charles, Vice President, Global Communications & Philanthropy; and

Diane Holdorf, Chief Sustainability Officer are proud to participate in the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP21), the leading global climate conference being held through December 11 in Paris.

Climate change is important to Kellogg as we work in the face of climate risk to help farmers thrive, protect the land where its foods are grown and made, and address hunger today and for generations to come.

Kellogg focuses its sustainability efforts on its own operations, but also in our value chain working with suppliers, farmers and other important partners on using agricultural training, technologies and best practices which are climate smart to make a difference for people and the places they live.

During COP21, Kellogg leaders will be an important part of the dialogue, offering solutions and suggestions based on our years of successful sustainability efforts:  

  • Improving the livelihoods of farming families and communities where ingredients are grown
  • Giving its ingredients the best possible start by protecting the land and conserving natural resources
  • Serving as a leading corporate advocate in hunger relief through the Breakfasts for Better Days™ global philanthropic initiative

Consumers care passionately about these issues and are increasingly demanding action. Our global partnerships across industry and in the public-private sector to address the risks of climate change are critical to food security, business continuity and security of supply. 

Through events like COP21, Kellogg leaders can engage other global companies in the conversation around climate change and reinforce its commitment to help reduce and address the impacts of climate change.

In addition to Kellogg leaders, thousands of participants plan to attend, including official delegates from government, intergovernmental organizations, UN agencies, NGOs such as Oxfam and the World Wildlife Federation, and representatives from other forward-thinking companies.