ConAgra Foods Announces Company-Wide Sustainability Goals

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America’s largest food makers, on Monday announced company wide sustainability goals for the first time.

The company set five goals to be achieved by 2015:

• Greenhouse gas emissions: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% per pound of product produced as compared to 2008 emissions.
• Water: Reduce water use by 15% per pound of product produced as compared to 2008 water use.
• Solid waste: Divert solid waste from landfills by at least 75% as compared to 2011 levels.
• Packaging: As compared to 2008, the company will: (a) reduce packaging by 10% per pound of product produced, (b) increase the amount of packaging made of renewable resources from 45% to more than 50%, and (c) increase the use of recycled content in packaging overall by 25%.
• Supply chain engagement: Encourage continuous improvement of the supply chain in the areas of energy, water, materials and waste. Work with growers to further enhance sustainable farming practices that optimize yield while improving land stewardship.

Since 2007, ConAgra Foods said it has reduced carbon emissions by more than 25,000 metric tonnes, eliminated 4,000 tons of landfill waste and 7,000 tons of packaging materials, and conserved 348 million gallons of water.

In regard to the new sustainability goals, results will be made public in August of each year through the company’s Corporate Responsibility Report.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. is the owner of well-known brands including Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, and Orville Redenbacher’s.