Environment
Our Commitment
Pilgrim’s works to help society meet the global challenge of feeding a growing population in an environmentally responsible manner by improving the efficiency of our operations and minimizing our environmental impact. As part of our sustainability strategy, we have established several goals:
Ambition: Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040*
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030
Reduce water use intensity by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
*When used, “net zero by 2040” or “net zero by 2040 goal” shall mean the company’s goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. This goal spans the company’s global operations, as well as its diverse value chain of agricultural producer partners, suppliers and customers, and all other third parties in the company’s value chains. Whether the company is successful in achieving this very ambitious goal will depend on numerous factors outside of the company’s control, including but not limited to: legal and regulatory changes by local governments, technological innovations and infrastructures, energy advancements, economic and environmental conditions, climate change impacts, force majeures, social and cultural factors, international agreements and global trends, financial markets, collaborations and partnerships, and the resources and efforts of those in our value chains. Because of these variables, among others, the company may not be able to achieve net zero by 2040.
Our Commitment
Pilgrim’s works to help society meet the global challenge of feeding a growing population in an environmentally responsible manner by improving the efficiency of our operations and minimizing our environmental impact. As part of our sustainability strategy, we have established several goals:
Ambition: Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040*
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030
Reduce water use intensity by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
*When used, “net zero by 2040” or “net zero by 2040 goal” shall mean the company’s goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. This goal spans the company’s global operations, as well as its diverse value chain of agricultural producer partners, suppliers and customers, and all other third parties in the company’s value chains. Whether the company is successful in achieving this very ambitious goal will depend on numerous factors outside of the company’s control, including but not limited to: legal and regulatory changes by local governments, technological innovations and infrastructures, energy advancements, economic and environmental conditions, climate change impacts, force majeures, social and cultural factors, international agreements and global trends, financial markets, collaborations and partnerships, and the resources and efforts of those in our value chains. Because of these variables, among others, the company may not be able to achieve net zero by 2040.
Our Commitment
Pilgrim’s works to help society meet the global challenge of feeding a growing population in an environmentally responsible manner by improving the efficiency of our operations and minimizing our environmental impact. As part of our sustainability strategy, we have established several goals:
Ambition: Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040*
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030
Reduce water use intensity by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
*When used, “net zero by 2040” or “net zero by 2040 goal” shall mean the company’s goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. This goal spans the company’s global operations, as well as its diverse value chain of agricultural producer partners, suppliers and customers, and all other third parties in the company’s value chains. Whether the company is successful in achieving this very ambitious goal will depend on numerous factors outside of the company’s control, including but not limited to: legal and regulatory changes by local governments, technological innovations and infrastructures, energy advancements, economic and environmental conditions, climate change impacts, force majeures, social and cultural factors, international agreements and global trends, financial markets, collaborations and partnerships, and the resources and efforts of those in our value chains. Because of these variables, among others, the company may not be able to achieve net zero by 2040.
Our Approach
As a global food company, we are working to minimize our reliance on natural resources, improve resource conversation, and protect the environment through all steps of our processes at Pilgrim’s.
Our Environmental Policy guides our approach, and we instill a sense of accountability amongst our team members to adhere to the policy. Globally, the policy is reinforced by Pilgrim’s executive management and overseen and governed by our environmental teams. In-plant personnel directly oversee the policy during environmental reporting to ensure implementation. To ensure we continue to drive progress, we tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals.
Across the globe, our facilities operate in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and, in most cases, in accordance with internally audited environmental management systems (EMS). Our EMS are based on ISO 14001 standards, which 38 Pilgrim’s facilities received third-party certification against in 2024.
In 2024, we utilized Envizi ® as our global sustainability data management system across our operations. This platform has been implemented to serve as the single source of data around facility performance related to Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions, energy, fuel, water, wastewater, and waste, as well as Scope 3 emissions and source data. This standardization enables us to increase oversight frequency from our Board of Directors and executive leadership.
Our Approach
As a global food company, we are working to minimize our reliance on natural resources, improve resource conversation, and protect the environment through all steps of our processes at Pilgrim’s.
Our Environmental Policy guides our approach, and we instill a sense of accountability amongst our team members to adhere to the policy. Globally, the policy is reinforced by Pilgrim’s executive management and overseen and governed by our environmental teams. In-plant personnel directly oversee the policy during environmental reporting to ensure implementation. To ensure we continue to drive progress, we tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals.
Across the globe, our facilities operate in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and, in most cases, in accordance with internally audited environmental management systems (EMS). Our EMS are based on ISO 14001 standards, which 38 Pilgrim’s facilities received third-party certification against in 2024.
In 2024, we utilized Envizi ® as our global sustainability data management system across our operations. This platform has been implemented to serve as the single source of data around facility performance related to Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions, energy, fuel, water, wastewater, and waste, as well as Scope 3 emissions and source data. This standardization enables us to increase oversight frequency from our Board of Directors and executive leadership.
Our Approach
As a global food company, we are working to minimize our reliance on natural resources, improve resource conversation, and protect the environment through all steps of our processes at Pilgrim’s.
Our Environmental Policy guides our approach, and we instill a sense of accountability amongst our team members to adhere to the policy. Globally, the policy is reinforced by Pilgrim’s executive management and overseen and governed by our environmental teams. In-plant personnel directly oversee the policy during environmental reporting to ensure implementation. To ensure we continue to drive progress, we tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals.
Across the globe, our facilities operate in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and, in most cases, in accordance with internally audited environmental management systems (EMS). Our EMS are based on ISO 14001 standards, which 38 Pilgrim’s facilities received third-party certification against in 2024.
In 2024, we utilized Envizi ® as our global sustainability data management system across our operations. This platform has been implemented to serve as the single source of data around facility performance related to Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions, energy, fuel, water, wastewater, and waste, as well as Scope 3 emissions and source data. This standardization enables us to increase oversight frequency from our Board of Directors and executive leadership.
Climate
We strive to make daily efforts aimed at reducing GHG emissions across our global operations in collaboration with our producers, suppliers, and customers.
Climate
We strive to make daily efforts aimed at reducing GHG emissions across our global operations in collaboration with our producers, suppliers, and customers.
Climate
We strive to make daily efforts aimed at reducing GHG emissions across our global operations in collaboration with our producers, suppliers, and customers.
Energy
We are investing in responsible energy use and are making efforts to improve energy efficiency and increase renewable energy use — from both direct and indirect sources.
Energy
We are investing in responsible energy use and are making efforts to improve energy efficiency and increase renewable energy use — from both direct and indirect sources.
Energy
We are investing in responsible energy use and are making efforts to improve energy efficiency and increase renewable energy use — from both direct and indirect sources.
Water Reduction
We recognize the impact that our business has on water conservation efforts and see it as our responsibility to reduce water use and improve water quality without sacrificing our standards.
Water Reduction
We recognize the impact that our business has on water conservation efforts and see it as our responsibility to reduce water use and improve water quality without sacrificing our standards.
Water Reduction
We recognize the impact that our business has on water conservation efforts and see it as our responsibility to reduce water use and improve water quality without sacrificing our standards.
Reducing & Recycling
We work to reduce, reuse, and recycle the maximum number of materials to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Reducing & Recycling
We work to reduce, reuse, and recycle the maximum number of materials to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Reducing & Recycling
We work to reduce, reuse, and recycle the maximum number of materials to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfills.
