Jim Snee, Chairman, President and CEO of Hormel Foods Corporation is the 2022 recipient of the Responsible CEO of the Year, award created by 3BL Media. The award recognizes CEOs with proven records of bold leadership on environmental social and governance (ESG) commitments.
In presenting the award, David Armon the CEO of 3BL Media, noted, "We congratulate the Responsible CEO Award honorees for leading with purpose and values alongside financial objectives and running their businesses”.
In accepting the award, Jim Snee stated, "We are incredibly proud of the role we play in creating equity and education, building food-secure communities and developing food systems to be more sustainable".
Hormel Foods has received a number of awards for ESG innovations having been named to the Newsweek 2022 list of Americans Most Trusted Companies. Forbes has recognized Hormel Foods as a world's top female-friendly company and the Company has received Impact Awards from Progressive Grocer.