2019 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2440202 | 2632607 | 2616317 | 27 |
| GHG emissions intensity | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/metric tons of products produced | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 27 |
| Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from renewable energy use for power generation in China | metric tons | 4000 | 26 | ||
| Wastewater COD intensity in China | kilograms per metric ton of products produced | 0.2 | 31 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste - Gross | Metric ton | 236 | 3444 | 3265 | 33 |
| Hazardous waste generation intensity | Kg/metric ton of products | 0.026 | 0.341 | 0.343 | 33 |
| Total wastewater discharged | cubic meters | 56900000 | 31 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discard intensity of non-hazardous waste | % change compared with 2018 | -18.3 | 26 | ||
| Discarded non-hazardous waste - Gross | Metric ton | 73693 | 78897 | 60768 | 33 |
| Non-hazardous waste disposal intensity | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 8.2 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 33 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Coal cinder | Metric ton | 10929 | 6633 | 6344 | 33 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Gross | Metric ton | 263192 | 293608 | 303846 | 33 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Hog manure, sludge and other organic matter | Metric ton | 202286 | 234130 | 240170 | 33 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Scrap metal | Metric ton | 8262 | 9370 | 12201 | 33 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Waste paper | Metric ton | 36090 | 39823 | 40706 | 33 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Waste plastic | Metric ton | 5625 | 3652 | 4425 | 33 |
| Solid waste to landfill reduction by U.S. operations compared to 2010 baseline | % reduction | 57 | 26 | ||
| Solid waste to landfill reduction by U.S. operations year-on-year | % reduction | 31 | 26 | ||
| Total quantity of recycled non-hazardous waste | % increase compared with 2018 | 3.5 | 26 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions reduction from renewable energy in China | Metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions | 4000 | 27 | |
| Smithfield GHG emission reduction target (absolute GHG emissions) | % reduction target | 25 | 26 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption | Million kWh | 5432 | 5851 | 5878 | 27 |
| Direct energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 606 | 579 | 617 | 27 |
| Electricity generated by biogas power plants in China | kWh | 7615160 | 27 | ||
| Electricity generated by solar energy power plants in China | kWh | 827047 | 27 | ||
| Indirect energy consumption | Million kWh | 3587 | 3808 | 3686 | 27 |
| Indirect energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 400 | 377 | 387 | 27 |
| Total energy consumption | Million kWh | 9019 | 9659 | 9564 | 27 |
| Total energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 1006 | 956 | 1004 | 27 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater discharged in China | metric tons of COD | 596.99 | 31 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging material consumption China | Metric ton | 229619 | 233187 | 31 |
| Packaging material consumption Europe | Metric ton | 136135 | 135563 | 31 |
| Packaging material consumption Gross | Metric ton | 551035 | 597537 | 31 |
| Packaging material consumption USA | Metric ton | 185281 | 228787 | 31 |
| Packaging material consumption intensity | Metric ton/metric ton of products produced | 0.06 | 0.06 | 31 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch butterfly habitat reconstructed through donation in the United States | new acres | 30 | 26 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total GHG Emissions | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2440202 | 2632607 | 2616317 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/metric tons of products produced | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Metric ton | 236 | 3444 | 3265 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Product Weight) | Kg/metric ton of products | 0.026 | 0.341 | 0.343 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Metric ton | 73693 | 78897 | 60768 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | Metric ton | 263192 | 293608 | 303846 |
| Paper Waste | Metric ton | 36090 | 39823 | 40706 |
| Plastic Waste | Metric ton | 5625 | 3652 | 4425 |
| Recycling Rate of Non-Hazardous Waste | % | 78.12517624708728 | 78.81988161232735 | 83.33360759597821 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 8.2 | 7.8 | 6.4 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year | Metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions | 4000 | |
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 25 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Energy | kWh | 7615160 | ||
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 606 | 579 | 617 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 1006 | 956 | 1004 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 400 | 377 | 387 |
| Solar Energy | kWh | 827047 | ||
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 5432 | 5851 | 5878 |
| Total Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 9019 | 9659 | 9564 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 3587 | 3808 | 3686 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | cubic meters | 56900000 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Product Weight) | Metric ton/metric ton of products produced | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Metric ton | 551035 | 597537 |