Global Health Reporting & Responsibility

Over the years, we have made significant progress reformulating products by increasing positive nutrients, like whole grain, fiber and iron, and reducing limiters, like sodium and sugar. From fiscal 2005-2018, we tracked and shared our progress through our U.S. Health Metric reporting system, whereby we improved the nutrition of our U.S. Retail sales volume by 81% primarily by increasing positive nutrients or decreasing nutrients to limit.

In fiscal 2019, we updated and expanded our approach to a new global health reporting system that provides a transparent snapshot of the nutritional characteristics of our global portfolio (excluding our pet food segment). The process for determining which products qualify as Nutrition-Forward Foods is based on established nutrition criteria grounded in regulations, dietary guidance and nutrient density.

 

 

We are proud to report that in fiscal 2024:

• 45% of General Mills Global volume met the Nutrition-Forward criteria
• 47% of General Mills US volume met the Nutrition-Forward criteria

Learn more about our Global Health Reporting and Corporate Responsibility Report.

Nurturing Our Own: How General Mills Supports Working Mothers

At General Mills, we believe that supporting our employees means supporting their whole selves, and that includes empowering working mothers. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where mothers can thrive both professionally and personally.

One of the key ways we demonstrate this commitment is by providing dedicated resources for breastfeeding mothers. We recognize the importance of providing a comfortable, private, and hygienic space for mothers who choose to express breast milk during their workday.

We are proud to offer:

• Dedicated Mother’s Rooms/Lactation Rooms: We have established well-equipped lactation rooms across our facilities to ensure mothers have convenient, easy access to a private space. Specifically, our Minneapolis General Offices (MGO) boast 12 dedicated mother’s rooms, and our James Ford Bell Technical Center (JFB) provides 4 such rooms.
• Comfort and Convenience: Each of these rooms is designed with the mother’s comfort and needs in mind. They are private, secure (lock from the inside, once occupied), and provide a serene environment away from the hustle and bustle of the office.
• Essential Amenities: To further support breastfeeding mothers, these rooms are equipped with essential amenities, including refrigerators for safe and convenient storage of expressed milk, sinks, and medical grade breast pumps. This eliminates the need for mothers to use communal refrigerators and ensures their milk is stored safely and appropriately.
• Supportive Break Policies: Beyond the physical spaces, General Mills also provides appropriate breaks for employees to express breast milk as needed throughout their workday. We understand that this is a critical component of supporting breastfeeding mothers and ensuring they can maintain their milk supply and continue to provide for their infants.
• Comprehensive and Caring Welfare Programs: General Mills also supports mothers through time-off and welfare programs designed to help employees care for themselves and their families. These supportive and comprehensive programs provide sick and safe time, as well as paid time off, helping employees navigate both planned needs and life’s unexpected moments.
• Plant Location Support: Our commitment to supporting breastfeeding mothers continues to grow across our manufacturing locations. Across our manufacturing facilities, we are committed to supporting working mothers. For example, the Irapuato plant recently implemented a lactation room, and the Albuquerque plant offers two lactation rooms, expanding access to private, comfortable spaces for nursing mothers.
• Global Support: General Mills commitment to women and providing a safe space to breastfeed extends to our global workforce.

Beyond these physical spaces, General Mills is continually exploring ways to support working parents through various policies and programs, including flexible work arrangements, parental leave, and access to family-friendly resources. We believe that by investing in our working mothers, we are investing in a stronger, more diverse, and more engaged workforce.

We are proud to foster a culture that values family and supports our employees through every stage of their lives and careers.

 

General Mills depends on the health and well-being of the planet and invests in landscapes and collaborations aimed at building resilience for nature, communities and its business. In 2025, the company advanced progress on its planetary commitments and achieved zero-waste-to-landfill at its owned manufacturing facilities globally, further reducing environmental impact.

Notable Planet progress in fiscal 2025 includes:

• Advancing regenerative agriculture: More than 800,000 acres engaged in General Mills’ regenerative agriculture programs — more than three-quarters of the way to the company’s 2030 commitment.
• Designing recyclable and reusable packaging: Ninety-five percent of General Mills’ packaging was recyclable or reusable (by weight).
• Reducing total value chain greenhouse gas emissions: Through 2025, General Mills reduced total value chain emissions by fourteen percent and 55 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2020 baseline.
• Achieving zero waste to landfill: Achieved a commitment it set in 2016, ensuring all waste from wholly owned manufacturing facilities globally is recycled, reused or recovered for energy.