Tyson is recognized for his dedication to continuous environmental improvement
17 March 2022
3 minute read
Tyson Foods has announced that 44 of its plants were honored by the North American Meat Institute, (NAMI), for their positive environmental impacts. The Environmental Recognition Awards recognize a company’s commitment to environmental improvement through the development and implementation Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
The EMS model was created to drive continuous, measurable improvements in environmental compliance performance at Tysons operations. The model tracks progress on Tysons carbon footprint reduction, water intensity per product produced, waste reduction, and helps identify ways to extract value form secondary materials.
It’s an honor for Tyson to be recognized for the positive steps it is taking to improve environmental compliance results. And we are proud of the hardwork of each of Tyson’s plants as they strive to sustainably provide food for the world, said Kevin Igli SVP and Chief Environment Officer at Tyson Foods. These awards are a testament to Tysons commitment to the environment and making positive changes in the communities where they live and work.
Tyson Foods has 44 facilities that have been awarded. This is a bold example of sustainability in the meat and poultry industries. Julie Anna Potts, President & CEO of the North American Meat Institute, said, “Tyson Foods” We look forward to hearing more about Tysons efforts in the Meat Institutes Protein PACT, the for the People, Animals and Climate of Tomorrow, that will track the industry’s progress towards meeting its sustainability goals.
To encourage EMS improvement, the recognition awards can be divided into four tiers. Tier 1 is for compliance policies. Tier 4 is for the highest level environmental management.
Below is a complete list of Tyson Plant Award winners. You can find more information about the awards and tier criteria here Here.
Poultry Plants
Tier 3
- Albany, KY
- Albertville, AL
- Blountsville, AL
- Camilla, GA
- Cumming, GA
- Cumming RVI, GA
- Glen Allen, VA
- Hope, AR
- Nashville, AR
- New Holland, PA
- Noel MO
- Obion Co. TN
- Robards (KY)
- Texarkana RVI, AR
- Wilkesboro (NC)
Beef Plants
Tier 3
- Amarillo TX
- Dakota City, NE
- Pasco, WA
- Holcomb, KS
- Joslin, IL
- Lexington, NE
Pork Plants
Tier 3
- Logansport, IN
- Perry, IA
- Storm Lake, IA
- Waterloo (IA)
- Columbus Junction, IA
Prepared foods
Tier 3
- Dallas, TX
- Haltom City (TX)
- Houston, Texas
- Hutchinson (KS)
- S Hutchinson, KS
- Newbern, TN
- N Richland Hills, TX
- Storm Lake, IA
- Vernon, TX
Case Ready and Value Added Plants
Tier 1
- Council Bluffs (IA)
- Emporia, KS
- Goodlettsville in Tennessee
- Sherman, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
Tyson Owned Operations
Tier 1
Tier 3
- River Valley Ingredients – Texarkana, AR
Warehouses
- Ottawa, IL
- Sioux City, IA
