Tyson Foods, a leading global protein company, has released its 2021 (FY21) Sustainability Report , which reflects the company’s continued focus on supporting its people and communities, driving product responsibility and working to sustain natural resources.
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“More than ever, Tyson Foods is operating as part of a global food system and we have a critical role to play in responsibly producing food that is affordable, accessible and nutritious,” said John R. Tyson, EVP Strategy & Chief Sustainability Officer, Tyson Foods. “At the same time, we are investing in team member benefits and services to become the most sought-after place to work in the protein industry.”
Through an extensive materiality assessment1, Tyson engaged diverse internal and external partners to identify important issues where opportunities could be addressed. The materiality assessment reinforced the opportunity Tyson has to drive a better future for society and further demonstrated how investing in people and planet is critical for the company’s growth.
Based on this assessment, Tyson fine-tuned the pillars of its Formula to Feed the Future strategy, the company’s framework to help build a food system that supports all people and sustains the planet, broadening the scope of the focus areas that Tyson Foods is committed to positively impacting for team members, communities, the industry and its business. Underpinning these focus areas is a strong foundation of corporate governance, business ethics, supply chain management, and data privacy & cybersecurity.
Other key achievements supporting Tyson Foods’ Formula to Feed the Future framework include:
- Reimagining People & Community Impact: Create work environments that enable workers to succeed while supporting the growth of our communities.
- Driving Product Responsibility from Farm to Table: Deliver value to consumers with high quality, sustainable, nutritious protein through a leading portfolio of products.
- Working Toward Sustaining Natural Resources and Achieving Net Zero: Drive practices in our own operations and supply chains to sustainably produce protein for a growing population within planetary boundaries.
The sustainability report and accompanying information can be found on Tyson Foods’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Hub, which provides resources on all sustainability initiatives, including background information on key topics, ESG-related policies and statements and an ESG data center.