March 1, 2021

Tyson plants receive North American Meat Institute's Environmental Recognition awards

Tyson Foods announced last month that 35 of its US plant locations - including those in poultry, beef and pork productions - have been recognised by The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) for their dedication to making a positive environmental impact.

The Environmental Recognition awards recognise a company's dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as witnessed by the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). 

"We are proud to see these individual plants being honored for their commitment to environmental improvement" said Kevin Igli, chief environmental officer and senior vice president of sustainability at Tyson. "It's a testament to our commitment at Tyson to implement solutions that help to enhance our environmental stewardship while working to put food on America's tables."

"NAMI's Environmental Recognition Program Awards are earned by companies with programmes demonstrating continuous environmental improvement. NAMI members voted to designate environmental sustainability a non-competitive issue within the organisation enabling and encouraging members to share their best practices with each other to improve the industry as a whole," said Meat Institute president and CEO Julie Anna Potts. "Tyson Foods' many Environmental Recognition Awards demonstrates a commitment to the environment, but also recognises them as a leader within the industry."

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