As Cargill pursues our purpose of being the global leader in nourishing people, we pay
close attention to our role as a corporate citizen. How we do business shapes, in important ways, our relationships with employees, customers and the communities in which we do business.

Cargill is committed to being a global leader in corporate citizenship by nourishing the people and possibilities that reside in communities where we do business. We define citizenship as our total impact on society and the environment. Citizenship includes:

• Responsible business practices
• Promoting a sustainable environment
• Engaging our workforce and ensuring their safety
• Providing a measurable, positive impact in our communities

Part of being a good citizen is giving back to your community with financial resources, time and talent. Globally, Cargill contributes more than $37 million a year—2 percent of our global pre-tax earnings—to charities and community causes. We focus primarily in three
areas: health and nutrition; innovation in education; and stewardship of natural resources.

To organize community involvement activities, many of our locations have established Cargill Cares Councils, formalized groups of employees that coordinate volunteer programs and direct resources to meet community needs. Following are some examples of how we support communities throughout Canada.