Stakeholders such as customers, government and non-government agencies, academia, and investors want to know if a company is performing in a sustainable manner. In addition to sustainability staff members, senior leaders and employees who interact regularly with stakeholder groups should be able to answer some of their most commonly asked questions pertaining to a company’s social progress (e.g., labor practices, employee health and safety, community support), environmental protection and resource conservation efforts (e.g., water use, waste management and recycling, greenhouse gas emissions), and economic growth (e.g., supply chain engagement, direct and indirect economic value generated).
I took a few minutes to review some of the surveys, questionnaires, and other stakeholder inquiries Tyson Foods has responded to over the last three to five years. Below is a listing of some of the questions and discussion points we were asked to respond to most often.