Pilgrim’s Pride this week released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which includes highlights and achievements from the past year across the company’s global operations. The report details advancements in sustainability in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
The full report can be found here.
“In 2023, Pilgrim’s made measurable strides in our sustainability efforts because of our relentless focus on ways to improve across our global footprint,” Fabio Sandri, CEO of Pilgrim’s, said. “There are so many efforts to take pride in – whether it’s our reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improvements in safety, how we’re tackling food waste, our dedication to humane animal handling, the ways we are partnering with our suppliers, or the ongoing investments in our local communities around the world.”
Key achievements detailed in the 2023 report include:
- 130+ scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction projects have been approved for implementation in Pilgrim’s facilities
- 17 percent reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019
- 14.2 percent of the total electricity used in Pilgrim’s global operations was renewable in 2023
- 100 percent of facilities in the U.S. and Europe were certified by independent third-party audits (according to GFSI Standards) for food safety and quality
- 24 percent improvement in the Global Safety Index performance since 2022
“I believe that sustainability must be embedded in our business as we face the global challenge of feeding a growing population,” said Sandri. “We will continue to explore innovative ways to lead and grow in this area, striving to make a meaningful impact.”
