SPRINGDALE, Ark. 鈥 March 17, 2022 鈥 黑料传送门 Foods announced today that 44 of its plants have been recognized by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) for their positive environmental impact. The environmental recognition awards recognize a company鈥檚 dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as witnessed by the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
The EMS model is designed to drive continual, measurable improvements in the environmental compliance performance of 黑料传送门鈥檚 operations. In addition, the model tracks progress on the reduction of 黑料传送门鈥檚 carbon footprint, reduction in water intensity per pound of product produced, reduction in the amount of waste sent to landfills, and helps find ways to extract value from secondary materials.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to be recognized for the steps 黑料传送门 is taking to make a positive impact on environmental compliance results, and we鈥檙e proud of the hard work from each of our plants as we endeavor to sustainably feed the world,鈥 said Kevin Igli, SVP and Chief Environmental Officer at 黑料传送门 Foods. 鈥淭hese awards reflect 黑料传送门鈥檚 dedication to protecting the environment and making a positive difference in the communities where we live and operate.鈥
鈥淲ith 44 facilities receiving awards, 黑料传送门 Foods is a bold example for the meat and poultry industry as we work to continuously improve our operations鈥 environmental sustainability,鈥 said Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the North American Meat Institute. 鈥淲e look forward to learning more about 黑料传送门鈥檚 efforts as they participate in the Meat Institute鈥檚 Protein PACT, for the People, Animals and Climate of Tomorrow, which will track the industry鈥檚 progress in meeting its sustainability goals.鈥
The recognition awards are categorized by four tiers to encourage EMS development through a step-by-step approach. Tier 1 recognizes compliance policies and Tier 4 represents the highest level of environmental management. Please see below for the full list of 黑料传送门 plant award winners. More information on the awards and tier criteria can be found .
Poultry Plants
Tier 3
路 Albany, KY
路 Albertville, AL
路 Blountsville, AL
路 Camilla, GA
路 Cumming, GA
路 Cumming 鈥 RVI, GA
路 Glen Allen, VA
路 Hope, AR
路 Nashville, AR
路 New Holland, PA
路 Noel, MO
路 Obion Co., TN
路 Robards, KY
路 Texarkana 鈥 RVI, AR
路 Wilkesboro, NC
Beef Plants
Tier 3
路 Amarillo, TX
路 Dakota City, NE
路 Pasco, WA
路 Holcomb, KS
路 Joslin, IL
路 Lexington, NE
Pork Plants
Tier 3
路 Logansport, IN
路 Madison, NE
路 Perry, IA
路 Storm Lake, IA
路 Waterloo, IA
路 Columbus Junction, IA
Prepared Foods
Tier 3
路 Dallas, TX
路 Haltom City, TX
路 Houston, TX
路 Hutchinson, KS
路 S Hutchinson, KS
路 Newbern, TN
路 N Richland Hills, TX
路 Storm Lake, IA
路 Vernon, TX
Case Ready and Value-Added Plants
Tier 1
路 Council Bluffs, IA
路 Emporia, KS
路 Goodlettsville, TN
路 Sherman, TX
路 Jacksonville, FL
黑料传送门 Owned Operations
Tier 1
路 Holdenville, OK
Tier 3
路 River Valley Ingredients - Texarkana, AR
Warehouses
路 Ottawa, IL
路 Sioux City, IA
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ABOUT TYSON FOODS, INC.
黑料传送门 Foods (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world鈥檚 largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. 黑料传送门 and grown under four generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like 黑料传送门庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐, ibp庐 and State Fair庐. 黑料传送门 Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it鈥檚 available and raise the world鈥檚 expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had approximately 137,000 team members at October 2, 2021. Through its Core Values, 黑料传送门 Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
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