Sustainability Summary

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Pilgrim Sustainability Profile

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Sustainability Summary

This is an unclaimed profile. Pilgrim has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.

Pilgrim’s presents sustainability as part of its strategy to feed a growing population in an environmentally responsible manner. Its reporting focuses on environmental performance, people and partnerships, communities, animal care, customers and suppliers. The company says it is working to improve the efficiency of its operations and minimize environmental impact, with goals covering greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity and water use. It also links senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals and uses environmental management systems based on ISO 14001 standards across many facilities.

Pilgrim Sustainability Actions

Reduced GHG intensity

Pilgrim’s reported a 23.0% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity from 2019 to 2024, and a 19% decrease in absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from 2019 to 2024.

Expanded renewable electricity

In 2024, 21.1% of the total electricity used in Pilgrim’s global operations was renewable. The company also reported 21% renewable energy use.

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Implemented emissions projects

Pilgrim’s said more than 150 GHG emission reduction projects were approved for implementation, and more than $18.7 million was invested in 64+ greenhouse gas emission reduction projects in its facilities.

Improved safety performance

Pilgrim’s said it achieved a 39% improvement in the Global Safety Index since 2019, surpassing its 30% goal.

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Launched animal welfare scorecard

Pilgrim’s launched its global Animal Welfare Scorecard, created by Pilgrim’s animal welfare teams using a combination of indicators selected for their importance to the health and welfare of its animals.

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Pilgrim Sustainability Commitments

2040

Net-zero GHG emissions

Pilgrim’s ambition is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. This goal spans the company’s global operations, as well as its value chain of agricultural producer partners, suppliers and customers.

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