Sustainability

for today, tomorrow and generations to come

Discover the impact of our social, environmental and ethical practices

At McCain India, our goal is to reduce the impact on the planet, by producing delicious food in a sustainable and responsible manner.

We believe that tasty and healthy food can be farmed using
planet-friendly methods that encourage the use of more renewable energy and thriving communities to be resilient and competitive and facilitate the preservation of the planet.

Global Sustainability Strategy.

Our Strong Foundations
Our Sustainability Pillars
Our Commitments
2025
2030
Safety

Smart & Sustainable Farming

Smart Farming
  • Invest in three Farms of the Future to showcase regenerative practices by 2025
  • Improve water use efficiency by 15% in water stressed regions by 2025
  • 20% of all potato crops grown for McCain to use water stress-tolerant varieties by 2025
  • Implement regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of McCain potato acres by 2030
  • 25% reduction in GHG emissions per tonne from potato farming, storage, and freight by 2030
  • Training, knowledge and technology transfer to farmers
  • Developing research partnerships and leveraging collective action to advance regenerative agriculture
  • Inclusion

    Resource-Efficient Operations

    Resource Efficient Operations
  • 15% improvement in water use efficiency in seven priority plants by 2025
  • Zero waste to landfill by 2025
  • Cease use of coal by 2025
  • 100% of our packaging designed to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
  • 100% of our plastic packaging designed to be recyclable by 2025
  • 100% of our paper packaging designed to be recyclable by 2025
  • 50% absolute reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and 100% renewable electricity by 2030
  • 30% intensity reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 3) by 2030
  • 60% intensity reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030
  • 50% reduction in food waste intensity across McCain operations by 2030
  • Ethics

    Good Food

    Good Food
  • 100% RSPO segregated palm oil used for McCain owned products by 2025
  • 100% use of cage free eggs by 2025
  • 15% reduction in sodium (sales-weighted average) in our McCain branded potato and appetizer products by 2025
  • 100% GFSI certification at all McCain owned facilities and tier 1 supplier facilities
  • Use simple ingredients that consumers recognize and expect
  • Provide clear and transparent nutritional information
  • Employee Experience

    Thriving Communities

    Thriving Communities
  • Donate 200 million meals to foodbanks and NGOs by 2025
  • 50,000 hours of employee volunteering by 2025
  • Improve the livelihoods of 10,000 vulnerable farmers and families by 2025
  • Our alignment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    For further information on each pillar, refer to the pillar sections.

    Our Strong
    Foundations

    Our people are at the heart of our business. As a
    family of over 550 employees, we’re dedicated to
    fostering a safe, inclusive, ethical and supportive
    workplace where people can thrive.

    Our Pillars

    Smart and Sustainable Farming

    Smart and Sustainable Farming

    Our innovative practices are aimed at improving agricultural resource efficiency by partnering with Farmers for water usage efficiency and educating farmers on various farm operating practices.

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    Resource Efficient Operations

    Resource Efficient Operations

    We aim to implement a zero waste model by using 100% recyclable materials. This allows for efficient resource operations by means of 100% renewable energy that reduces CO2 emissions.

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    Good Food

    Good Food

    We believe that quality food can be made using environmentally friendly and recognizable ingredients that promote a balanced diet. Our packaging clearly mentions the nutritional profile to aid in decision making.

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    Thriving Communities

    Thriving Communities

    Developing longterm connections within communities that empower employees and growers to thrive professionally and personally with the support of right skills and tools. Our partnerships focus on creating thriving communities and sustainable livelihood.

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    Our alignment to
    Sustainable Development Goals

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    2023-24

    Project Shakti F24 Annual report

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    2022-2023

    Project Shakti F23 Annual report

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    2021-2022

    Project Shakti F22 Annual report

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    2020-2021

    Project Shakti F21 Annual Report

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    2019-2020

    Project Shakti F20 Annual Report

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    2018-2019

    Project Shakti F19 Annual report

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    2017-2018

    Project Shakti F18 Annual report

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    2023-24

    Project Utthan F24 Annual Report

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    2022-2023

    Project Utthan F23 Annual Report

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    2021-2022

    Project Utthan F22 Annual Report

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    2020-2021

    Project Utthan F21 Annual Report

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    2019-2020

    Project Utthan F20 Annual Report

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2024

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2023

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2022

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2021

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2020

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    2023-24

    Project Shakti F24 Annual report

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    2022-2023

    Project Shakti F23 Annual report

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    2021-2022

    Project Shakti F22 Annual report

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    2020-2021

    Project Shakti F21 Annual Report

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    2019-2020

    Project Shakti F20 Annual Report

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    2018-2019

    Project Shakti F19 Annual report

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    2017-2018

    Project Shakti F18 Annual report

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    2023-24

    Project Utthan F24 Annual Report

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    2022-2023

    Project Utthan F23 Annual Report

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    2021-2022

    Project Utthan F22 Annual Report

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    2020-2021

    Project Utthan F21 Annual Report

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    2019-2020

    Project Utthan F20 Annual Report

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2024

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2023

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2022

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2021

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    Sustainability Highlights

    India Sustainability Summary Report 2020

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    Resources

    Thriving Communities with McCain
    Water Conservation Sustainability at McCain Foods
    Partnering with Potato Growers Sustainability at McCain Foods
    McCain Foods India Project Shakti

    In Media

    BW Businessworld

    In India, There Is A Stride Happening In ESG

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    The CSR Universe

    McCain Food’s sustainability goals has 4 pillars

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    Pluc.tv

    Planet-friendly food platter

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    Composition of CSR Committee

    Section 135 (4) and Rule 9 of the of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014

    S. No. Name Designation
    1. Mr. Mainak Dhar Managing Director/ Chairman
    2. Mr. Johann Louw Director/Member
    3. Mr. Sandeep Arora Director/Member

    Projects Approved by the Board

    Project Shakti
    Project Utthan
    McCain Chips-In

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