July 23, 2010
Smithfield Foods CSR Report: Commits to Reduce Energy and Water Use, Solid Waste 10% by 2016
Smithfield Foods has committed to meet several new environmental goals, which include reducing energy and water resources and solid waste, each by 10 percent compared to 2008 by fiscal 2016, according to the company’s ninth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
The company also commits to maintaining 100 percent Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification for its hog production facilities, and meeting 100 percent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification for all facilities.
In 2009, Smithfield Foods has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at its plants by four percent since 2007 (baseline….
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