Mars, Incorporated has partnered with European energy developer GoldenPeaks Capital to deliver more than 100 solar projects in Poland as part of its Renewable Acceleration strategy.
The initiative will create what is understood to be Central and Eastern Europe’s largest multi-buyer renewable energy deal, adding 129 MWac of solar capacity to the region’s grid by 2027. The new facilities are expected to generate about 222 GWh of clean energy annually, supporting Poland’s coal transition and the EU’s broader climate targets.
The agreement also includes participation from Mars supplier Cargill, which has signed its own power deal with GoldenPeaks Capital. The combined investment will supply renewable electricity for Mars’ operations and part of its value chain, aligning with its commitment to decarbonise direct operations and Scope 3 emissions.
This partnership follows Mars’ recent collaboration with Enel in North America, extending its renewable energy strategy across multiple continents. Through successive agreements, the company expects its Renewable Acceleration programme to deliver a 10% cut in its total carbon footprint by 2030. The initiative forms a key part of Mars’ wider plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.