MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — Business Intelligence Group (BIG) has named Cargill the winner of a pair of 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards in recognition of the company’s global efforts within the agriculture and food value chains. 

Cargill was the recipient of both the Sustainability Leadership Award and Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award for its Hatching Hope program. These BIG awards recognize organizations worldwide that have made sustainability a core part of their business strategy and practices and are having a positive impact on the sustainability of their organization and their industry.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from BIG, celebrating the work our teams around the world do every day to help nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way,” said Pilar Cruz, chief sustainability officer, Cargill. “Challenges facing our food system are getting bigger, and the time to solve them is now. That’s why our teams are innovating for the future, partnering with farmers, customers and NGOs to drive change together.”

The Sustainability Leadership Award honored Cargill for its overall organizational impact. Cargill said it brings together farmers, industry, academics, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and policymakers to work toward a more sustainable agricultural sector. Technology and innovation, strong partnerships with NGOs and customers, and meaningful investments help Cargill address many of the world’s challenges from supply chain to climate action and food security.

Hatching Hope, which earned the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award, was created to improve nutrition and economic livelihoods by reaching 100 million people by 2030 through the production, promotion and consumption of poultry. Hatching Hope was co-founded with Heifer International and is implemented in partnership with Technoserve.

“At Cargill, they have put sustainability at the heart of everything they do,” said Russ Fordyce, chief executive officer at Business Intelligence Group. “We’re inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they’re accomplishing.”

With 12 unique awards that identify leaders, entrepreneurs, and brands across a vast array of industries, the BIG Awards for Business are designed to shine the spotlight on the unique strengths, achievements, and efforts of companies and their team members.