Smithfield Foods reveals new initiatives in environmental efforts
Smithfield’s environmental efforts extend throughout its supply chain.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., released the Environment section of its 17th sustainability report, which highlights the company’s ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and progress toward its 2020 environmental targets.
“In 2017, we made meaningful progress toward our goal to reduce our environmental impact while meeting the growing global demand for pork,” says Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief sustainability officer. “We continue to address environmental concerns through innovation and ongoing improvement, which creates value for our stakeholders and supports the communities where our employees live and work.”