Corporate Responsibility at Cargill China
Cargill is committed to conducting our business – around the world – with the highest levels of integrity, accountability and responsibility. We recognize that our continued success is dependent upon the growth and health of our communities and partners, as well as the vitality and conservation of the resources on which the global agriculture and food system depends. As a leader in those sectors, we strive to apply our global knowledge and insights to help meet the economic, environmental and social challenges of the communities we serve.
Cargill’s work in China can be traced back to the 1970s when Cargill cooperated with China to supply grain shortly after the release of the Sino-U.S. Joint Communiqué. As an experienced supplier of agriculture, food and risk management products and services, Cargill is in a unique position to contribute its global experience and expertise to helping China meet its goals of raising the incomes of its rural population and developing its countryside. By improving efficiency and adding value in the production, processing, distribution, and trade of food and agriculture products in China, we aim to promote sustainable agriculture and a secure food supply for China.
Cargill defines citizenship as our total impact on society and the environment. The four cornerstones of citizenship for Cargill include:
- Business practices - how we behave as a company
- People practices - how we treat our employees
- Environmental practices - how we treat the world around us
- Community involvement - how we interact with communities and other stakeholders
