Smithfield Foods' new sustainability report announces first company-wide water policy
The adoption of its first written Water Policy notes the company's commitment to protecting water quality and conservation across all operations.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released the second installment of its 16th annual Sustainability Report. The Environment section highlights Smithfield's environmental leadership in key areas, which includes continuing reductions in natural resource demands and the addition of many environmental projects improving business performance and supply chain efficiency.
"As a global food producer, we embrace our unique responsibility to drive positive change across our industry while improving our operating efficiencies and adding new value to our own supply chain," says Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer. "Years ago, we were the first in our industry to achieve ISO 14001 environmental certification for all of our farms and processing facilities worldwide, and I am pleased that our leadership continues to accelerate with our recent greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction commitment."