Meat Institute Showcases Sustainability Milestones at Protein Pact Summit
The Meat Institute revealed its third annual continuous improvement report at the Protein PACT Summit in Austin, Texas.
The report highlights the industry’s progress on sustainability goals, reflecting the commitment to creating a more sustainable future across the meat supply chain.
According to Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat Institute, the organization has made significant strides in benchmarking performance and driving collaboration across the industry.
Potts emphasized the importance of aligning production practices with consumer expectations, stating, “We’ve invested substantial resources to ensure that our members are taking measurable steps toward sustainability.”
The report shows that 83% of large Meat Institute-member companies (those with over 2,000 employees) submitted sustainability data, while 77% of the Meat Institute’s full board members participated in the initiative.
This collective effort ensures a unified approach to sustainability across sectors such as beef, pork, poultry, and feed production.
The summit also highlighted a partnership between the Meat Institute and Suppliers Leading on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT).
This collaboration enables member companies to engage in emissions measurement and reduction training, a critical step toward meeting science-based targets.
Currently, 26 members have publicly committed to these targets, with 40 companies participating in Supplier LOCT training programs.
The Meat Institute continues to push for industry-wide improvements, with a clear focus on transparency, sustainability, and consumer-driven values. The full 2024 continuous improvement report is now available, offering a detailed look at the progress being made across the sector.
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