Bryant, Ark. – Tyson Foods was recognized by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation (AWF) as Corporate Conservationist of the Year at the Governor’s 2012 Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet held in Bryant Saturday.
AWF noted Tyson Foods’ commitment to people, planet, profit and products, as outlined in the company’s sustainability report, as the reason Tyson was chosen for the honor. Some of the recent sustainability accomplishments that led to the recognition include:
- Tyson Foods recently received an “Excellence in Sustainability” award from a major retail customer for sustainable packaging efforts that is expected to save more than 2.1 million truck miles annually.
- Since October 2004, Tyson has reduced the number of gallons of water used per pound of finished product by 21.7 percent.
- Tyson was named “Best of Sustainable Supply” winner in 2012 for its environmental efforts, which resulted in a 43 percent reduction in waste materials sent to community landfills by one of its major customers.
- During its 2011 fiscal year, Tyson Foods recycled 26,434 tons of corrugated containers and plastics.
“Tyson has gone above and beyond what a lot of companies have done,” said Wayne Shewmake, president of AWF. “Being an Arkansas company they’ve done what they can to conserve our natural resources through conservancy, energy use and recycling programs. Those were all factors in our decision process.”
“It’s an honor to receive accolades and we believe our team members deserve the recognition from the AWF,” said Kevin Igli, senior vice president and chief environmental and health officer. “But we don’t do these things for mere recognition, we do them because they’re the right things to do as a responsible company.”
Tyson Foods is committed to making great food products while making a positive and sustainable difference. To learn more about the company’s sustainability efforts, visit www.tysonfoods.com.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and more than 130 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s (AWF) mission is to promote conservation, responsible management and sustainable use of Arkansas’ fish and wildlife, natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities through education and advocacy. The organization, founded in 1936, is the oldest and largest conservation group in Arkansas.
Source: Tyson Foods, Inc.
