2021 Environmental, Social and Governance 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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions intensity | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/metric tons of products produced | 0.27 | 0.3 | 0.28 | 28 |
| GHG emissions — Scope 1 | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1002419 | 28 | ||
| GHG emissions — Scope 2 | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1581146 | 28 | ||
| Reduction in carbon emissions by replacing coal-fired boilers with biomass gasification boilers in Shuanghui | metric tons per year | 45000 | 27 | ||
| Total GHG emissions | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2616317 | 2562584 | 2583565 | 28 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total disposed hazardous waste | Metric ton | 1698 | 799 | 508 | 32 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2025 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive utilization rate of waste at Shuanghui | % or above | 95 | 31 | ||||
| Hog manure, sludge and other organic matter recycled non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 240170 | 191780 | 244999 | 32 | ||
| Intensity of non-hazardous waste disposal | Kilogram per metric ton of products produced | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 32 | ||
| Scrap metal recycled non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 12201 | 18605 | 12146 | 32 | ||
| Total disposed non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 60768 | 53736 | 59798 | 32 | ||
| Total recycled non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 303846 | 260442 | 318585 | 32 | ||
| Waste plastic recycled non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 4425 | 7892 | 7845 | 32 | ||
| Zero-waste-to-landfill certification at U.S. facilities (Smithfield) | % | 75 | 31 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon negative operations target, Smithfield (United States) | carbon negative | 26 | |
| Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of product reduction target (compared to 2017 baseline), WH Group | percent | -30 | 26 |
| carbon emission intensity reduction target compared to 2017 baseline | % | 30 | 4 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal cinder recycled non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 6344 | 4900 | 5003 | 32 |
| Intensity of hazardous waste disposal | Kilogram per metric ton of products produced | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 32 |
| Wastepaper recycled non-hazardous waste | Metric ton | 40706 | 37265 | 48591 | 32 |
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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption | Million kWh | 5878 | 5216 | 4889 | 28 | |
| Direct energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 617 | 603 | 525 | 28 | |
| Indirect consumption energy intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 387 | 440 | 436 | 28 | |
| Indirect energy consumption | Million kWh | 3686 | 3811 | 4067 | 28 | |
| Share of total electricity use from renewable sources, Shuanghui | percent | 25 | 26 | |||
| Total energy consumption | Million kWh | 9564 | 9026 | 8956 | 28 | |
| Total energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 1004 | 1043 | 961 | 28 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH Group total chemical oxygen demand (COD) in wastewater discharged | metric tons | 61179 | 29 |
| WH Group total wastewater discharged | million cubic meters | 54.97 | 29 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity of packaging material use | Metric ton per metric ton of production | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 34 |
| Packaging material consumption China | Metric ton | 233187 | 226695 | 192315 | 34 |
| Packaging material consumption Europe | Metric ton | 135563 | 152631 | 131278 | 34 |
| Packaging material consumption United States | Metric ton | 228787 | 213916 | 306628 | 34 |
| Total packaging material consumption | Metric ton | 597537 | 593242 | 630222 | 34 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon-negative RNG production from hog manure in Northern Missouri | dekatherms annually | 800000 | 27 |
| Number of Shuanghui subsidiaries with ISO 14001 environmental management system certifications | subsidiaries | 37 | 29 |
| Percentage of Shuanghui operation hog slaughtering and packaged meats meat processing production bases with ISO 14001 environmental management system certifications | 100% | 29 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of full-time employees | employees | 103608 | 48 | |
| Number of part-time employees | employees | 201 | 48 | |
| Number of veterans hired in the U.S. | veterans | 600 | 48 | |
| Proportion of employees aged 30 to 50 | % | 62 | 48 | |
| Proportion of employees in China | % | 48 | 48 | |
| Proportion of employees in Europe | % | 17 | 48 | |
| Proportion of employees in United States | % | 35 | 48 | |
| Proportion of employees over 50 years old | % | 21 | 48 | |
| Proportion of employees under 30 years old | % | 17 | 48 | |
| Proportion of female employees | % | 43 | 48 | |
| Proportion of female executives | % | 16 | 48 | |
| Proportion of female middle managers | % | 19 | 48 | |
| Proportion of female senior managers | % | 12 | 16 | 48 |
| Proportion of frontline employees | % | 92.4 | 48 | |
| Proportion of full-time employees | % | 99.8 | 48 | |
| Proportion of full-time employment type | % | 96.3 | 48 | |
| Proportion of male employees | % | 57 | 48 | |
| Proportion of male executives | % | 84 | 48 | |
| Proportion of male middle managers | % | 81 | 48 | |
| Proportion of middle management | % | 7.2 | 48 | |
| Proportion of part-time employees | % | 0.2 | 48 | |
| Proportion of senior executives | % | 0.4 | 48 | |
| Total number of employees | employees | 103809 | 48 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee turnover rate (U.S., overall) | % | 25 | 47 | 50 |
| Employee turnover rate by age: 30–50 | % | 38 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age: Over 50 | % | 27 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by age: Under 30 | % | 40 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by gender: Female | % | 46 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by gender: Male | % | 48 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by region: China | % | 40 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by region: Europe | % | 36 | 50 | |
| Employee turnover rate by region: United States | % | 71 | 50 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of work-related fatalities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | |
| Number of work-related injuries per 200000 working hours | 1.57 | 1.42 | 1.54 | 53 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training attendance (WH Group) | Attendance | 2200066 | 49 |
| Training coverage (WH Group) | % | 100% | 49 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of training hours per employee (WH Group) | Hour | 90.67 | 49 |
| Average number of training hours per female employee (WH Group) | Hour | 95.09 | 49 |
| Average number of training hours per frontline employee (WH Group) | Hour | 94.99 | 49 |
| Average number of training hours per male employee (WH Group) | Hour | 87.39 | 49 |
| Average number of training hours per middle-management member (WH Group) | Hour | 33.73 | 49 |
| Average number of training hours per senior management member (WH Group) | Hour | 105.74 | 49 |
| Total training hours (WH Group) | Hour | 9412136 | 49 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2021 | 2030 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of contractors | % | 3.7 | 48 | |
| Share of electricity needs to be obtained from renewable sources, Smithfield | percent | 50 | 26 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Revenue by Region - China | 38.50% | 8 | |||
| 2021 Revenue by Region - Europe | 9.50% | 8 | |||
| 2021 Revenue by Region - U.S. | 52% | 8 | |||
| 2021 Revenue by Segment - Meat | 50.60% | 8 | |||
| 2021 Revenue by Segment - Others | 5.60% | 8 | |||
| 2021 Revenue by Segment - Pork | 43.90% | 8 | |||
| Change in customer and consumer complaints, Poland | % | -20 | 41 | ||
| Change in customer and consumer complaints, Romania | % | -13 | 41 | ||
| Change in customer and consumer complaints, U.S. | % | -8 | 41 | ||
| Complaint handling rate | % | 100 | 41 | ||
| Consumer satisfaction rate, Shuanghui brand, first six months | % | 85.23 | 41 | ||
| Consumer satisfaction rate, Shuanghui brand, later half | % | 84.48 | 41 | ||
| Number of complaints received | 42986 | 41 | |||
| Packaged Meats + Pork Sales | 10000 metric tons | 756.9 | 722.2 | 768.2 | 8 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant for veteran employment center in Newport News | USD | 300000 | 48 | ||
| Revenue | US$ million | 24103 | 25589 | 27293 | 8 |
| Smithfield's funding of scholarship in Poland and Romania | USD | 271530 | 53 | ||
| Smithfield's funding of scholarship in the U.S. | USD | 766743 | 53 |
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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1002419 | ||
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 1581146 | ||
| Total GHG Emissions | metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2616317 | 2562584 | 2583565 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Weight) | metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/metric tons of products produced | 0.27 | 0.3 | 0.28 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Disposed | Metric ton | 1698 | 799 | 508 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Metric ton | 60768 | 53736 | 59798 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | Metric ton | 303846 | 260442 | 318585 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Kilogram per metric ton of products produced | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in GHG Intensity Compared to Last Year (By Unit Product) | % | 30 |
| Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2017 | % | 30 |
Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Compared to Last Year (By Unit Product) | Kilogram per metric ton of products produced | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | percent | 50 | 44.44 |
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 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 1004 | 1043 | 961 | |
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 617 | 603 | 525 | |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 387 | 440 | 436 | |
| Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption | percent | 25 | |||
| Solar Energy | GWh annually | ||||
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 5878 | 5216 | 4889 | |
| Total Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 9564 | 9026 | 8956 | |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 3686 | 3811 | 4067 | |
| Wind Energy | homes powered |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | million cubic meters | 54.97 |
Description of whether there is any issue in sourcing water that is fit for purpose, water efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Water Consumption Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 10 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Product Weight) | Metric ton per metric ton of production | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Metric ton | 597537 | 593242 | 630222 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Full-time Employees | employees | 103608 |
| Number of Part-time Employees | employees | 201 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 103809 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 62 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 21 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 17 |
| Percentage of Employees in Europe | % | 17 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 48 |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | % | 35 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 43 |
| Percentage of Female Executives | % | 16 |
| Percentage of Female Middle Managers | % | 19 |
| Percentage of Female Senior Managers | % | 16 |
| Percentage of Full-time Employees | % | 99.8 |
| Percentage of General Employees | % | 92.4 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 57 |
| Percentage of Male Executives | % | 84 |
| Percentage of Male Middle Managers | % | 81 |
| Percentage of Middle Management Employees | % | 7.2 |
| Percentage of Part-time Employees | % | 0.2 |
| Percentage of Senior Management Employees | % | 0.4 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 38 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 27 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 40 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Europe | % | 36 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in Mainland China | % | 40 | |
| Turnover Rate of Employees in United States | % | 71 | |
| Turnover Rate of Female Employees | % | 46 | |
| Turnover Rate of Male Employees | % | 48 | |
| Turnover Rate of Total Employees | % | 25 | 47 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of People Receiving Training on Work Safety | Person-times |
| Total Hours of Safety Training for Employees | Hour |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | % | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | Hour | 95.09 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | Hour | 87.39 |
| Average Training Hours (Middle Management) | Hour | 33.73 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | Hour | 105.74 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | Hour | 90.67 |
| Total Training Hours | Hour | 9412136 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint Growth Rate | % | -20 |
| Total Number of Customer Complaints | 42986 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Education Donation | USD | 1038273 |
| Total Social Investment | USD | 1338273 |