Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee Innovations Through Its Sustainable Development Awards
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) has announced the winners of its Sustainable Development Awards, recognizing employee achievements in sustainability across five categories: Climate Change, Packaging, Responsible Sourcing, Water Reduction, and Waste Reduction. Notable achievements include Maple Grove's 12% reduction in natural gas usage, Rensselaer's packaging optimization saving 79 metric tons of CO2 emissions, and Waterloo's water conservation project saving over one million gallons.
The Award of Excellence went to Irapuato, Mexico, for upgrading their biogas system, now providing 8% of the site's electricity. Each winning team receives a $5,000 grant from the Conagra Brands Foundation for community investment. These initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) ha annunciato i vincitori dei suoi Premi per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile, riconoscendo i risultati ottenuti dai dipendenti nella sostenibilità in cinque categorie: Cambiamento Climatico, Imballaggio, Approvvigionamento Responsabile, Riduzione dell'Acqua e Riduzione dei Rifiuti. Tra i risultati notevoli figurano la riduzione del 12% nell'uso di gas naturale di Maple Grove, l'ottimizzazione dell'imballaggio di Rensselaer che ha salvato 79 tonnellate metriche di emissioni di CO2, e il progetto di conservazione dell'acqua di Waterloo che ha risparmiato oltre un milione di galloni.
Il Premio di Eccellenza è andato a Irapuato, Messico, per l'aggiornamento del loro sistema di biogas, ora in grado di fornire l'8% dell'elettricità del sito. Ogni squadra vincitrice riceve una sovvenzione di $5.000 dalla Conagra Brands Foundation per investimenti nella comunità. Queste iniziative dimostrano l'impegno dell'azienda nella tutela ambientale e nelle pratiche sostenibili.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) ha anunciado a los ganadores de sus Premios de Desarrollo Sostenible, reconociendo los logros de los empleados en sostenibilidad en cinco categorías: Cambio Climático, Empaque, Abastecimiento Responsable, Reducción de Agua y Reducción de Residuos. Los logros notables incluyen una reducción del 12% en el uso de gas natural en Maple Grove, la optimización del empaque en Rensselaer que ahorró 79 toneladas métricas de emisiones de CO2 y el proyecto de conservación de agua de Waterloo que ahorró más de un millón de galones.
El Premio de Excelencia fue otorgado a Irapuato, México, por actualizar su sistema de biogás, que ahora proporciona el 8% de la electricidad del sitio. Cada equipo ganador recibe una subvención de $5,000 de la Conagra Brands Foundation para inversiones comunitarias. Estas iniciativas demuestran el compromiso de la empresa con la gestión ambiental y las prácticas sostenibles.
코나그라 브랜드 (NYSE: CAG)가 지속가능 개발상 수상자를 발표하며, 다섯 가지 분야에서 직원들의 지속 가능성 관련 성과를 인정했습니다: 기후 변화, 포장, 책임있는 조달, 물 절약 및 폐기물 감소. 주목할 만한 성과로는 메이플 그로브의 천연가스 사용량 12% 감소, 렌스셀러의 포장 최적화가 79톤의 CO2 배출을 절감한 것, 그리고 워털루의 물 절약 프로젝트가 100만 갤런 이상을 절약한 것입니다.
우수상은 멕시코 이라푸아토에 수여되었으며, 이곳은 바이오가스 시스템의 업그레이드를 통해 사이트 전력의 8%를 제공하고 있습니다. 각 winning 팀은 커뮤니티 투자에 대해 코나그라 브랜드 재단에서 $5,000의 보조금을 받습니다. 이러한 이니셔티브는 회사의 환경 보호 및 지속 가능한 관행에 대한 헌신을 보여줍니다.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) a annoncé les lauréats de ses prix en développement durable, reconnaissant les réalisations des employés dans le domaine de la durabilité dans cinq catégories : Changement Climatique, Emballage, Approvisionnement Responsable, Réduction de l'Eau et Réduction des Déchets. Parmi les réalisations notables figurent une réduction de 12 % de la consommation de gaz naturel à Maple Grove, l'optimisation de l'emballage à Rensselaer qui a permis d'économiser 79 tonnes métriques d'émissions de CO2, et le projet de conservation de l'eau de Waterloo ayant permis d'économiser plus de un million de gallons.
Le Prix d'Excellence a été attribué à Irapuato, au Mexique, pour la mise à niveau de leur système de biogaz, qui fournit désormais 8 % de l'électricité du site. Chaque équipe gagnante reçoit une subvention de 5 000 $ de la Conagra Brands Foundation pour des investissements dans la communauté. Ces initiatives témoignent de l'engagement de l'entreprise en faveur de la protection de l'environnement et des pratiques durables.
Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) hat die Gewinner seiner Nachhaltigkeitspreise bekannt gegeben und die Leistungen der Mitarbeiter in der Nachhaltigkeit in fünf Kategorien anerkannt: Klimawandel, Verpackung, Verantwortungsvolle Beschaffung, Wassereinsparung und Abfallreduzierung. Zu den bemerkenswerten Leistungen gehören eine Reduzierung des Erdgasverbrauchs um 12% in Maple Grove, die Verpackungsoptimierung von Rensselaer, die 79 Tonnen CO2-Emissionen einspart, und das Wassersparprojekt von Waterloo, das über eine Million Gallonen eingespart hat.
Der Exzellenzpreis ging nach Irapuato, Mexiko, für die Modernisierung ihres Biogassystems, das jetzt 8% des Stroms des Standorts bereitstellt. Jedes Gewinnerteam erhält einen Zuschuss von 5.000 $ von der Conagra Brands Foundation für Investitionen in die Gemeinde. Diese Initiativen zeigen das Engagement des Unternehmens für Umwelt- und Nachhaltigkeitspraktiken.
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Awards focus on Climate Change, Packaging, Responsible Sourcing, Water Reduction and Waste Reduction
The program invited cross-functional employee teams to submit projects completed during Conagra's fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Each submission was evaluated by a panel of peers, with the final winners selected by the company's sustainability leaders.
"At Conagra Brands, our Sustainable Development Awards highlight our employees' remarkable ingenuity in creating environmentally responsible solutions," said Christine Daugherty, vice president of sustainability at Conagra Brands. "These ongoing efforts help influence improvements across our facilities and underscore Conagra's commitment to environmental stewardship. Congratulations to everyone who participated and demonstrated their innovation and determination."
The Sustainable Development Awards acknowledge exceptional performance, motivate continuous improvement and foster a positive culture by celebrating shared successes. Conagra's 2024 Sustainable Development Award winners include:
- Climate Change:
Maple Grove, Minn. – TheMaple Grove team installed energy-efficient air units that cut natural gas usage by12% , saving approximately$36,000 - Packaging:
Rensselaer, Ind. – The team inRensselaer redesigned their shipping pallets for Orville Redenbacher's®, fitting 30 more popcorn jugs per pallet. This change eliminated the need for 34 metric tons of packaging annually. In addition, the reduction in the number of pallets sent for transport led to fewer trucks on the road, saving 79 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually. - Responsible Sourcing:
Darien, Wis. – TheDarien plant transformed 152 acres of farmland into hayfields and natural prairie, significantly reducing fertilizer and herbicide use. This change improved local wildlife habitats, controlled erosion and provided hay for local farmers. - Water Reduction:
Waterloo, Iowa – The Waterloo team upgraded their automated cleaning room to a modern system that recovers cleaning solutions and maintains a more efficient wash cycle. This project saved more than one million gallons of water and reduced energy and chemical use. The new system also provides data for future savings and can be applied to other facilities. - Waste Reduction:
Waterloo, Iowa – At Conagra's facility inWaterloo , the team launched a project to reduce waste from DAVID® Sunflower Seeds by measuring input materials and waste. This data-driven approach saved$485,000 6% and eliminated nearly 200 tons of waste. - Award of Excellence:
Irapuato, Mexico – The Irapuato team upgraded their biogas system to reduce energy consumption and generate hot water. They installed turbines to produce electricity and a heat exchanger to use exhaust gases for heating water. This project now provides8% of the site's electricity and reduces natural gas use by6% .
Each winning project team will receive a
For more information about Conagra's ongoing sustainability initiatives, please see the company's 2023 Citizenship Report.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company's portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers' ever-changing food preferences. Conagra's brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what's right for our business, our employees, our communities and the world. Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2024 net sales of more than
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