The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) announced last week that JBS USA has become the first beef company to achieve recognition across the cow-calf, feedyard and processing segments of the supply chain for alignment to the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework.
The Framework is a voluntary, industry-adopted outline of sustainability goals that align with the overall goals of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, of which the U.S. is a member.
All member countries have created similar country-specific frameworks to allow for regional flexibility and priorities.
The U.S. Framework is comprised of high-priority indicators, sector-specific metrics and sustainability assessment guides, according to the USRSB announcement.
“JBS USA has been on a journey to elevate our sustainability programs, validate our progress and produce great-tasting, sustainable food that our customers and consumers are proud to serve their family and friends,” said Dr. Kim Stackhouse, JBS USA Director of Sustainability.
“This important recognition by the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef illustrates our ongoing commitment to beef sustainability.
Across four brands, various feedyard partners and nine production facilities, the Framework helps us document sustainability performance and assess our progress.”
The recognition applies to JBS USA’s nine U.S. processing plants in Tolleson, AZ; Greeley, CO; Plainwell, MI; Grand Island, NE; Omaha, NE; Souderton, PA; Cactus, TX; Green Bay, WI; and Hyrum, UT.
