Smithfield Foods announces new environmental initiative
Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., launched Smithfield Renewables, a new platform within the organization that will unify, lead and accelerate the company's carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts. Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments, including its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2025.
"Smithfield has long led the industry in sustainability and its environmental commitments," says Kraig Westerbeek, senior director of Smithfield Renewables and hog production division environmental affairs. "Smithfield Renewables will ensure we continue to lead in this arena by further sharpening our focus on programs that help us reduce our carbon footprint and recycle energy more efficiently."