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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.

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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.

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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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Completed community projects

Pilgrim’s completed over 100 infrastructure and social services projects across the US through its $15 million Pilgrim’s Hometown Strong initiative.

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Worked with producer partners

Pilgrim’s said it partnered with more than 6,000 livestock and poultry producer partners, providing payments of more than $2.2 billion.

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Certified facilities to ISO 14001

Pilgrim’s reported that 50% of its production facilities had ISO 14001 accreditation, and that 38 facilities received third-party certification against ISO 14001 standards in 2024.

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