2018 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in installation of air emissions treatment facilities at two plants in Luohe, Henan | million USD | 6.39 | 20 | |
| Nitrogen oxides (China) | Metric ton | 236.36 | 175.23 | 21 |
| Sulfur dioxide (China) | Metric ton | 134.23 | 59.26 | 21 |
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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG emissions | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2440202 | 2632607 | 25 |
| GHG emissions intensity | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/metric tons of products produced | 0.27 | 0.26 | 25 |
| Reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions from biogas electricity generation in China | metric tons | 5078 | 26 | |
| Reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions from waste heat steam in China | metric tons | 1701 | 26 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous waste - Gross | Metric ton | 236 | 3444 | 22 |
| Hazardous waste - Hazardous waste generation intensity | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 0.026 | 0.341 | 22 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual hog processing | million heads | 56.068 | 7 | |
| Annual hog processing, change compared with 2017 | +4.3% | 7 | ||
| Annual hog production | million heads | 20.953 | 7 | |
| Annual hog production, change compared with 2017 | +3.6% | 7 | ||
| Discarded non-hazardous waste - Gross | Metric ton | 73693 | 78987 | 22 |
| Discarded non-hazardous waste - Non-hazardous waste disposal intensity | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 8.2 | 7.8 | 22 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Coal cinder | Metric ton | 10929 | 6633 | 22 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Gross | Metric ton | 263192 | 293608 | 22 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Hog manure, sludge and other organic matter | Metric ton | 202286 | 234130 | 22 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Scrap metal | Metric ton | 8262 | 9370 | 22 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Waste paper | Metric ton | 36090 | 39823 | 22 |
| Recycled non-hazardous waste - Waste plastic | Metric ton | 5625 | 3652 | 22 |
| Wastewater discharged | million cubic meters | 54.77 | 20 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2025 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction (equivalent vehicles removed from road) | vehicles | 900000 | 24 |
| Smithfield absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (Scope 1, 2, 3, supply chain) | 25% | 24 | |
| Smithfield's goal for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions | 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 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct energy consumption | Million kWh | 5432 | 5851 | 25 |
| Direct energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 605.6 | 579.3 | 25 |
| Electricity generated by biogas power plant in China | MWh | 8183 | 26 | |
| Indirect energy consumption | Million kWh | 3587 | 3808 | 25 |
| Indirect energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 399.9 | 377 | 25 |
| Total energy consumption | Million kWh | 9019 | 9659 | 25 |
| Total energy consumption intensity | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 1005.5 | 956.3 | 25 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption gross (excludes reclaimed water) | Million cubic meters | 66.54 | 73.06 | 23 |
| Water resource consumption intensity | Cubic meters/metric ton of products produced | 7.42 | 7.23 | 23 |
Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste heat steam utilized in China | metric tons | 4463 | 26 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross packaging material consumption | Metric ton | 430085 | 414960 | 24 |
| Investment in wastewater treatment facility renovation projects | million USD | 4.79 | 20 | |
| Packaging material consumption intensity | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 48 | 41 | 24 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual revenue, change compared with 2017 | +1.0% | 7 | |
| Employee age distribution - 30 to 50 | % | 61.1 | 28 |
| Employee age distribution - Above 50 | % | 20.8 | 28 |
| Employee age distribution - Under 30 | % | 18.1 | 28 |
| Employee gender distribution - Female | % | 43.1 | 28 |
| Employee gender distribution - Male | % | 56.9 | 28 |
| Employee level distribution - Line Personnel | % | 94 | 28 |
| Employee level distribution - Middle Management | % | 5.6 | 28 |
| Employee level distribution - Senior Executive | % | 0.04 | 28 |
| Geographic distribution - China | % | 51.3 | 28 |
| Geographic distribution - Europe | % | 12.4 | 28 |
| Geographic distribution - United States | % | 36.3 | 28 |
| Total number of employees | employees | 110000 | 28 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease in labor injury rate from previous year | % | -14.8 | 31 |
| Labor injury rate per 200000 working hours of WH Group | 1.52 | 31 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in personal protective equipment for employees in China | USD | 1335500 | 31 |
| Safety engagement rate at Smithfield’s United States locations | % | 45 | 31 |
| Safety engagement target at Smithfield’s European locations | % | 30 | 31 |
| Safety engagement target at Smithfield’s United States locations | % | 35 | 31 |
| Safety training rate of Shuanghui new employees, special personnel, principal responsible persons, and safety management personnel | % | 100 | 32 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of employees providing feedback in Smithfield Leadership Skills Assessment | employees | 600 | 30 |
| Total number of trainees for Shuanghui | trainees | 670000 | 30 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of training hours per person for Shuanghui | hours per person | 63 | 30 |
| Total number of training hours for Shuanghui employees | hours | 3610000 | 30 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fresh pork and packaged meat production | million metric tons | 10.101 | 7 |
| Annual fresh pork and packaged meat production, change compared with 2017 | +12.6% | 7 | |
| Number of consumers heard from by Smithfield Foods (phone, email, social media, mailed letters) | consumers | 54907 | 45 |
| Number of product and service related complaints received and handled by Shuanghui | complaints | 14131 | 45 |
| Percentage of Smithfield Foods consumer contacts that were consumer complaints | percent | 45 | 45 |
| Percentage of Smithfield Foods consumer contacts that were general inquiries or praise | percent | 55 | 45 |
Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) environmental education program by Smithfield | USD | 25000 | 38 |
| Contribution to FFA and 4-H programs in the United States | USD | 155000 | 38 |
| Donation for new indoor archery range for Victory Junction camp | USD | 500000 | 37 |
| Donation to Isle of Wight County Schools in southeast Virginia | million dollars | 3 | 37 |
| Donation to NCF-Envirothon by Smithfield | USD | 91000 | 38 |
| Donation to NextUp program by Smithfield | USD | 75000 | 38 |
| Donation to TeamMates program by Smithfield | USD | 50000 | 38 |
| Donation to Virginia Early Childhood Foundation by Smithfield | USD | 50000 | 38 |
| Number of children who received scholarships from Shuanghui | 1115 | 37 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2018 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual revenue | million | 22605 | 7 |
| Funds raised by Farmland brand for FFA through cause marketing campaign | USD | 100000 | 38 |
| Monetary donation to the American Red Cross to support disaster-relief efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Florence | USD | 100000 | 39 |
| Protein donated to DC Central Kitchen for hunger relief in Washington, D.C. | pounds | 15000 | 39 |
| Protein donated to communities affected by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina | servings | 480000 | 39 |
| Protein donated to foodbanks and hunger relief organizations in the United States | million servings | 23.9 | 39 |
| Scholarships for 183 students | USD | 790000 | 37 |
| Smithfield donations for educational and scholarship programs in Poland and Romania | million dollars | 0.38 | 37 |
| Smithfield donations for educational and scholarship programs in the United States | million dollars | 3.3 | 37 |
| Total scholarships granted by Shuanghui | USD | 422900 | 37 |
| Total value of donations and funds donated by the Group | million dollars | 29 | 37 |
| Volunteer service hours contributed by the Group employees | hours | 11000+ | 37 |
The types of emissions and respective emissions data.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOâ‚“ Emissions | Metric ton | 236.36 | 175.23 |
| SOâ‚“ Emissions | Metric ton | 134.23 | 59.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total GHG Emissions | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent | 2440202 | 2632607 |
| Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Unit Product) | Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent/metric tons of products produced | 0.27 | 0.26 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | Metric ton | 236 | 3444 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 0.026 | 0.341 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Metric ton | 73693 | 78987 |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Recycled | Metric ton | 263192 | 293608 |
| Paper Waste | Metric ton | 36090 | 39823 |
| Plastic Waste | Metric ton | 5625 | 3652 |
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year | % |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 605.6 | 579.3 |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 1005.5 | 956.3 |
| Indirect Energy Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh/metric ton of products produced | 399.9 | 377 |
| Total Direct Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 5432 | 5851 |
| Total Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 9019 | 9659 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | Million kWh | 3587 | 3808 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wastewater Discharge | Million cubic meters | 54.77 | |
| Water Consumption | Million cubic meters | 66.54 | 73.06 |
| Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) | Cubic meters/metric ton of products produced | 7.42 | 7.23 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Consumption Reduction Compared to Last Year | Cubic meters per year |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Product Weight) | Kg/metric ton of products produced | 48 | 41 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | Metric ton | 430085 | 414960 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees Aged 30-50 | employees | 67210 |
| Number of Employees Aged Above 50 | employees | 22880 |
| Number of Employees Aged Below 30 | employees | 19910 |
| Number of Employees in Europe | employees | 13640 |
| Number of Employees in Mainland China | employees | 56430 |
| Number of Employees in United States | employees | 39930 |
| Number of Female Employees | employees | 47410 |
| Number of Male Employees | employees | 62590 |
| Number of Total Employees | employees | 110000 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged 30-50 | % | 61.1 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Above 50 | % | 20.8 |
| Percentage of Employees Aged Below 30 | % | 18.1 |
| Percentage of Employees in Europe | % | 12.4 |
| Percentage of Employees in Mainland China | % | 51.3 |
| Percentage of Employees in United States | % | 36.3 |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 43.1 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 56.9 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Work-related Fatalities | fatalities | 6 |
Description of occupational health and safety measures adopted, and how they are implemented and monitored.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment in Work Safety | USD | 1335500 |
| Participation Rate of Safety Training | % | 100 |
The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Employees Trained | percent | 100 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours per person | 63 |
| Total Training Hours | hours | 3610000 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit |
|---|---|
| Number of Suppliers in Europe | |
| Number of Suppliers in Mainland China | |
| Number of Suppliers in Overseas | |
| Number of Suppliers in United States |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Products and Service Related Complaints | complaints | 14131 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Donations to Disaster Relief Contributions to Public Welfare | USD | 100000 |
| Investment in Education Donation | USD | 1212903.6800000002 |
| Total In-kind Donations | servings/pounds | 24395000 |
| Total Social Investment | million dollars | 29 |
| Total Volunteer Service Hours | hours | 11000 |