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In a June 9th company release, Tyson Foods noted goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all global operations and their supply chain by 2050.  The release referenced the 2020 Sustainability Progress Report. 

John R. Tyson, Chief Sustainability Officer for the company, noted “We believe progress requires accountability and transparency and we are proud to exemplify that, as we work to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”  He added, “We hope to continue to push the industry as the leader and remain committed to making a positive impact on our planet.”

Tyson Foods operates 239 facilities with 140,000 employees and is in line to limit global temperature to a rise of 2.0 C (3.6 F) by 2030.  Practical steps to be implemented by Tyson include: -

• Updating the baseline for emissions to align with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 C (2.7 F) by 2023 consistent with the Paris Agreement to be achieved
• Aiming for 50 percent renewable energy in domestic operations by 2030
• Achieving a target of two million feed acres under land stewardship programs with a target of all feed purchased by 2030
• Continuing efforts to eliminate deforestation throughout the global supply chain
• Expanding the current five million acre grazing land target for sustainable beef production by 2025

The Tyson program conforms to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  Tyson will also continue interacting with the World Wildlife Fund, Forestland and Agriculture Consultative Group, the Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund and World Wildlife Fund.