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related initiatives throughout the supply chain
that align with consumers' values.
Programs like the Protein PACT for the
People, Animals and Climate of Tomorrow
verify progress toward global sustainable
development goals across all animal protein
sectors. Launched in July of 2021 by the North
American Meat Institute (NAMI), the PACT is
a portfolio of ambitious goals related to the
environment and the planet, animal welfare,
labor and human rights, food safety, and health
and wellness.
To verify progress along the way to the
industry's vision for 2030, NAMI pledged that
by 2025, 100% of NAMI members who handle
animals will pass third-party animal transport
and handling audits and all members will
require all suppliers to implement mandatory
employee training and follow species-specific
standards for animal care.
Annual Meat Conference
Dallas, Texas
March 7th, 2023
Sustainability and Transparency - A Business Imperative
further reduce workplace injuries by 50%
(2019 baseline), on top of the 75% reduction
achieved from 1999 to 2019; and 100% of NAMI
members will be reporting on all metrics. The
metrics gathered through the Protein PACT
are comparable with many standards already
established in the industry and include those
outlined in UN Sustainable Development
Goals and the Recommended Animal Handling
Guidelines and Audit Guide from NAMI.
Randy Huffman, chief food safety and
sustainability officer at Maple Leaf Foods,
said progress toward PACT goals has
gained momentum.
Randy Huffman
Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer
Maple Leaf Foods
NAMI also committed to measure and help
fill the protein gap to ensure food insecure
families have enough high-quality protein by
working with USDA and Feeding America.
By 2030, 100% of NAMI members will have
delivered an approved science-based target
to reduce emissions in line with the Paris
Climate Agreement goals. Industry also will
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Our Blueprint
Raise
the Good
in Food
We will grow leveraging our leadership
in sustainability
We will relentlessly eliminate waste and
improve efficiency
We will broaden our reach into new
geographies, channels and protein
alternatives
To be the most
sustainable
protein
company on
earth
By making better food that
meets real consumer
needs
By reducing our
environmental impact to
sustainable levels
By caring for our animals
responsibly
By strengthening our
communities
" As a company within the meat industry,
a processor, the value that we see for Protein
PACT is with respect to the environment,
carbon emissions primarily emanating
from our supply chain, not from our own
operations, " he said. " And only 16% of carbon
emissions emanate from assets that we own
in the business and that we operate, 82% come
from our supply chain. "
Huffman said " I need the Protein PACT
to be successful " because of the direct
working relationships inherent in the
processing industry and supply chains
- with hog suppliers, poultry suppliers,
Companies like Maple
Leaf Foods are developing
programs that advance
business initiatives while
demonstrating progress
toward ESG-related goals.
We will embrace a digital future
across our business
We will invest in our brands to
build demand and consumer
loyalty
We will invest in our people, so their
talent thrives
For our consumers
For our customers
For our people
For our communities
For our shareholders
The collective strength of our values-driven, diverse and purposeful people
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