McKinsey&Company has submitted its 2025 Sustainable Development Report, emphasizing specific progress in emissions reduction, regenerative agriculture, and community support, while expecting to further expand its initiatives in Latin America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia.
Progress in Climate and Efficiency
In terms of climate, compared to 2017, the company has achieved an absolute reduction of 28% in emissions for Scope 1 and 2, while 60% of its electricity consumption already comes from renewable energy. In addition, 98% of its packaging design is recyclable.
Regenerative agriculture remains the core of this strategy. At present, 69% of the area planted by its producers is included in its regenerative agriculture framework, and 44% has reached the threshold; Participate” level The goal is to implement regeneration practices on 100% of potato planting hectares by 2030.
In terms of water efficiency, the McKinsey report states that since 2017, water use efficiency in areas with water scarcity has increased by 19%, exceeding its commitment by 2025.
In terms of society, the company donated 34.4 million meals and completed over 28000 hours of volunteer service within a year.
Pay attention to Latin America
Argentina
The report predicts that new“ Innovation Farm; , including one in Argentina, as part of its global network expansion of regenerative agriculture demonstration farms. These facilities serve as open laboratories where local solutions for improving soil, water resources, and reducing emissions are tested.
Brazil
Brazil is already an active participant in the regeneration strategy. McCain reported that he has collaborated with Brazilian producers to build a multi-year plan for regenerative agriculture that will be launched in 2026. In addition, we are collaborating with academic institutions to conduct research on local farms.
Colombia
Colombia has been included in the smart irrigation pilot project jointly developed with technology companies, which covers seven countries. These measures aim to optimize water resource utilization and improve production resilience under water resource pressure.
With the latest commitment to 2030 and goals aligned with the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, McCain reiterated his commitment to building a more resilient food system that integrates agricultural innovation, climate action, and regional development, with Latin America being one of the key regions for this transformation.