Our Management Approach
In 2015, we performed a Corporate Materiality Analysis (CMA) to identify material issues for our business. This analysis, while inclusive of Pilgrim's internal perceptions of our sustainability performance, relied heavily on views of outside stakeholders, including NGOs, community organizations, customers, suppliers, government officials, academia and industry trade associations. The topics identified through this process influenced our priority areas, five-year goals and reported annual performance.
In 2020, external consultants revisited our CMA to help us understand how expectations of our stakeholders may have shifted. Through surveys and in-depth interviews, global stakeholders across our supply chain provided insights confirming our efforts in key areas. To integrate our priority areas and ensure we remain focused on improvement, we set aggressive, globally-aligned 2030 goals covering our operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and the U.K.
Additionally, the Pilgrim’s Ethics Line is used for employee consultation. We continuously gather feedback on material issues from internal and external stakeholders through one-on-one conversations and collaborative supply chain sustainability initiatives. This feedback helps inform our process, progress to goals and annual performance which is, at minimum, annually reported to our board of directors for additional feedback and guidance. Select stakeholders were also involved in the development of this report.
Our Management Approach
In 2015, we performed a Corporate Materiality Analysis (CMA) to identify material issues for our business. This analysis, while inclusive of Pilgrim's internal perceptions of our sustainability performance, relied heavily on views of outside stakeholders, including NGOs, community organizations, customers, suppliers, government officials, academia and industry trade associations. The topics identified through this process influenced our priority areas, five-year goals and reported annual performance.
In 2020, external consultants revisited our CMA to help us understand how expectations of our stakeholders may have shifted. Through surveys and in-depth interviews, global stakeholders across our supply chain provided insights confirming our efforts in key areas. To integrate our priority areas and ensure we remain focused on improvement, we set aggressive, globally-aligned 2030 goals covering our operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and the U.K.
Additionally, the Pilgrim’s Ethics Line is used for employee consultation. We continuously gather feedback on material issues from internal and external stakeholders through one-on-one conversations and collaborative supply chain sustainability initiatives. This feedback helps inform our process, progress to goals and annual performance which is, at minimum, annually reported to our board of directors for additional feedback and guidance. Select stakeholders were also involved in the development of this report.
Our Management Approach
In 2015, we performed a Corporate Materiality Analysis (CMA) to identify material issues for our business. This analysis, while inclusive of Pilgrim's internal perceptions of our sustainability performance, relied heavily on views of outside stakeholders, including NGOs, community organizations, customers, suppliers, government officials, academia and industry trade associations. The topics identified through this process influenced our priority areas, five-year goals and reported annual performance.
In 2020, external consultants revisited our CMA to help us understand how expectations of our stakeholders may have shifted. Through surveys and in-depth interviews, global stakeholders across our supply chain provided insights confirming our efforts in key areas. To integrate our priority areas and ensure we remain focused on improvement, we set aggressive, globally-aligned 2030 goals covering our operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and the U.K.
Additionally, the Pilgrim’s Ethics Line is used for employee consultation. We continuously gather feedback on material issues from internal and external stakeholders through one-on-one conversations and collaborative supply chain sustainability initiatives. This feedback helps inform our process, progress to goals and annual performance which is, at minimum, annually reported to our board of directors for additional feedback and guidance. Select stakeholders were also involved in the development of this report.
Promoting Team Member Health
We recognize and respond to the occupational health concerns and needs of team members, and we comply with applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational health care delivery. Pilgrim's has a director of occupational health who identifies potential improvements and conducts training for occupational health staff.
Our Ergonomic Improvement Program is designed to reduce the effects of repetition, contact stress, and static postures. The program is tailored for each facility to limit or eliminate potential conditions or work activities that pose ergonomic risks at each particular site. Additionally, personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members is standard across Pilgrim's. Annual trainings and assessments for both are mandatory.
Promoting Team Member Health
We recognize and respond to the occupational health concerns and needs of team members, and we comply with applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational health care delivery. Pilgrim's has a director of occupational health who identifies potential improvements and conducts training for occupational health staff.
Our Ergonomic Improvement Program is designed to reduce the effects of repetition, contact stress, and static postures. The program is tailored for each facility to limit or eliminate potential conditions or work activities that pose ergonomic risks at each particular site. Additionally, personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members is standard across Pilgrim's. Annual trainings and assessments for both are mandatory.
Promoting Team Member Health
We recognize and respond to the occupational health concerns and needs of team members, and we comply with applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational health care delivery. Pilgrim's has a director of occupational health who identifies potential improvements and conducts training for occupational health staff.
Our Ergonomic Improvement Program is designed to reduce the effects of repetition, contact stress, and static postures. The program is tailored for each facility to limit or eliminate potential conditions or work activities that pose ergonomic risks at each particular site. Additionally, personal protective equipment (PPE) for team members is standard across Pilgrim's. Annual trainings and assessments for both are mandatory.
Health & Safety Training & Education Program
Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on training and education, controlling or eliminating job-related hazards, and reducing the number of work-related injuries and illnesses throughout our facilities. All new hires complete classroom and department-specific training, utilizing the Alchemy Training system. Additionally, we have written job-safety analysis (JSA) for all of our positions.
Health & Safety Training & Education Program
Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on training and education, controlling or eliminating job-related hazards, and reducing the number of work-related injuries and illnesses throughout our facilities. All new hires complete classroom and department-specific training, utilizing the Alchemy Training system. Additionally, we have written job-safety analysis (JSA) for all of our positions.
Health & Safety Training & Education Program
Our Occupational Health and Safety Management System focuses on training and education, controlling or eliminating job-related hazards, and reducing the number of work-related injuries and illnesses throughout our facilities. All new hires complete classroom and department-specific training, utilizing the Alchemy Training system. Additionally, we have written job-safety analysis (JSA) for all of our positions.
Aligning to the UN SDGs
Aligning to the UN SDGs
Aligning to the UN SDGs
Increasing Our Focus on Prevention
To ensure successful implementation of our health and safety policies, safety data is integrated across a shared digital platform, allowing us to share best practices and identify enterprise-wide trends.
Increasing Our Focus on Prevention
To ensure successful implementation of our health and safety policies, safety data is integrated across a shared digital platform, allowing us to share best practices and identify enterprise-wide trends.
Increasing Our Focus on Prevention
To ensure successful implementation of our health and safety policies, safety data is integrated across a shared digital platform, allowing us to share best practices and identify enterprise-wide trends.
2022 Progress
2022 Progress
2022 Progress
United States
DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) is a metric used by OSHA to measure the impact of workplace injuries. In 2022, we reduced our DART rate by 5% and improved our Safety Index score by 16%, compared to 2021. Although we had no fatalities in 2022, Pilgrim's U.S. TRIR increased 2% in 2022 compared with 2021. We will continue to strive for improved company performance around safety and allocate resources and tools to better understand and correct any issues at their core and improve the overall safety of our team members.
United States
DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) is a metric used by OSHA to measure the impact of workplace injuries. In 2022, we reduced our DART rate by 5% and improved our Safety Index score by 16%, compared to 2021. Although we had no fatalities in 2022, Pilgrim's U.S. TRIR increased 2% in 2022 compared with 2021. We will continue to strive for improved company performance around safety and allocate resources and tools to better understand and correct any issues at their core and improve the overall safety of our team members.
United States
DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) is a metric used by OSHA to measure the impact of workplace injuries. In 2022, we reduced our DART rate by 5% and improved our Safety Index score by 16%, compared to 2021. Although we had no fatalities in 2022, Pilgrim's U.S. TRIR increased 2% in 2022 compared with 2021. We will continue to strive for improved company performance around safety and allocate resources and tools to better understand and correct any issues at their core and improve the overall safety of our team members.
* Includes all facilities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
** Industry averages not yet available
*** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Poultry Processing
**** Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Includes all facilities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
** Industry averages not yet available
*** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Poultry Processing
**** Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Includes all facilities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
** Industry averages not yet available
*** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Poultry Processing
**** Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
Europe*
Our Pilgrim's Moy Park, Pilgrim's UK, and Pilgrim's Food Masters teams track data according to the Health Safety Executive RIDDOR (Reporting of Incidents Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations, in accordance with OSHA standards. From 2021 to 2022, Pilgrim’s Europe experienced a decrease of 34% in DART rate, and improved their Safety Index by 15%.
Europe*
Our Pilgrim's Moy Park, Pilgrim's UK, and Pilgrim's Food Masters teams track data according to the Health Safety Executive RIDDOR (Reporting of Incidents Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations, in accordance with OSHA standards. From 2021 to 2022, Pilgrim’s Europe experienced a decrease of 34% in DART rate, and improved their Safety Index by 15%.
Europe*
Our Pilgrim's Moy Park, Pilgrim's UK, and Pilgrim's Food Masters teams track data according to the Health Safety Executive RIDDOR (Reporting of Incidents Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations, in accordance with OSHA standards. From 2021 to 2022, Pilgrim’s Europe experienced a decrease of 34% in DART rate, and improved their Safety Index by 15%.
* Data includes Pilgrim’s Moy Park and Pilgrim’s UK
** Pilgrim's Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Data includes Pilgrim’s Moy Park and Pilgrim’s UK
** Pilgrim's Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Data includes Pilgrim’s Moy Park and Pilgrim’s UK
** Pilgrim's Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
Mexico
In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which comply with OSHA standards. We improved our Safety Index score by 9% and maintained our low 0.04 DART Rate from 2021 to 2022.
Mexico
In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which comply with OSHA standards. We improved our Safety Index score by 9% and maintained our low 0.04 DART Rate from 2021 to 2022.
Mexico
In Mexico, our team tracks data according to the government Secretaria del Trabajo and the Safety and Health regulations, which comply with OSHA standards. We improved our Safety Index score by 9% and maintained our low 0.04 DART Rate from 2021 to 2022.
* Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
* Pilgrim’s Safety Index measures the frequency of severe incidents per hour of operation. A severe incident is defined as an amputation, hospitalization, vision loss, fracture or second- or third-degree burns resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time, any injury resulting in greater than fifteen days lost time or a fatality.
