Bunge Expands Global Volunteering Program to Support Food Security in Local Communities

October 16, 2024 at 08:00 AM EDT

Employees in more than 85 cities around the world invest time and resources in volunteer activities in recognition of World Food Day.

Bunge has expanded the reach of its Global Volunteer Program with employees around the world participating in more events in recognition of United Nation’s World Food Day. In a month-long initiative connecting employees with local non-profit organizations, Bunge is focused on supporting food security in communities where it operates. This year, employees in more than 85 cities have planned events, a 30% increase compared to 2023. These efforts promote nutrition and well-being and are part of Bunge’s commitment to creating sustained, positive community impact.

“Our team is committed to doing what’s right every day to support the communities where we live and work,” said Robert Coviello, Chief Sustainability Officer and Government Affairs at Bunge. “I’m very proud to see the growing employee enthusiasm with our Global Volunteering Program. It’s great to see the unique collaborations and activities our employees are driving in more than 20 countries around the world to create lasting change.”

Since the program’s launch in 2022, approximately 200 volunteer events across the world have helped benefit the communities where the company has a presence – including coordinating food drives, donating food baskets to communities in need, volunteering at food banks, promoting educational sessions with chefs about healthy eating habits and supporting local organizations which address hunger and food access. Many of these projects have grown into multi-year relationships in communities Bunge operates.

World Food Day is an international observance designated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to promote global awareness and action for food security. Find more information about Bunge’s commitment to community impact here.

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. With more than two centuries of experience, unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships, we work to strengthen global food security, increase sustainability where we operate, and help communities prosper. As a leader in oilseed processing and a leading producer and supplier of specialty plant-based oils and fats, we value our partnerships with farmers to bring quality products from where they’re grown to where they’re consumed. At the same time, we collaborate with our customers to develop tailored and innovative solutions to meet evolving dietary needs and trends in every part of the world. Our Company has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. We have approximately 23,000 dedicated employees working across approximately 300 facilities located in more than 40 countries.

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