Smithfield Foods, Inc. has published its 2021 Sustainability Impact Report, the company’s 20th, outlining its holistic approach to responsible food production and efforts to produce Good Food, do Good Work, and be Good Stewards of its animals and the environment. In addition to reporting on progress toward goals and targets across seven key pillars, the report commemorates 20 years of industry sustainability leadership and milestones focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
“Since the genesis of our sustainability program in 2001, our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement has spurred extensive research and investments across our value chain that have led us to pioneer efforts addressing some of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing our industry,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. “Our 2021 Sustainability Impact Report commemorates the 20th anniversary of our industry-leading program and demonstrates how “Good Is What We Do” as a company for our people, animals, communities, and planet. In addition to outlining the continual progress we are forging across our sustainability pillars, the report highlights many of the important lessons we’ve learned and innovations we have implemented to date.”