The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) released the second continuous improvement report, representing over half of its members—a 60% improvement from the last report—and focusing on five key areas.
According to NAMI, the report shows submitted data from 93% of the largest member companies representing an estimated 90% of the meat sold in the U.S.
“98% of American households purchase meat, putting our sector undoubtedly at the center of sustaining healthy diets, healthy communities, and a healthy planet for generations to come,” said NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts in a statement.
One key focus area is for 100% of members to have a set science-based emissions reduction target by 2030, and so far, 14 general members and 10 suppliers have a plan. In September, NAMI and the United Nations Global Compact Network USA jointly released a tool to help meat companies conduct emissions surveys to assist in a plan to set science-based targets.
NAMI highlighted a second key area of members contributing to food banks to provide protein to families facing hunger through long-term commitments and after disasters. A copy of the report is available at tinyurl.com/bdzc8f8k.
