In August 2019, Arni Oddur Thordarson, CEO of Marel, participated in a forum held in Iceland by the Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future. Marel is a member of the coalition, which was created in 2018 to inspire cooperative action towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement in the Nordics.

“The Nordic region has a history of collaboration, equality and long-term thinking. By building bridges and forming strong bonds between businesses and the societies they operate in, the Nordics have shown that they can deliver a sustainable and positive impact.” Arni Oddur Thordarson, CEO of Marel.

The Nordic Council of Ministers invited the CEOs to a roundtable sponsoring greater public-private sector collaboration and the transition to purpose-driven business practices. The meeting concluded with the Nordic Prime Ministers and CEOs signing a joint commitment on promoting workplace diversity and inclusion, and strategies to battle climate change.

Marel organized a visit for the CEO to its headquarters in Iceland, where Arni Oddur inspired guests by sharing insights into Marel’s contributions toward sustainability in the food industry.