GRI
| Disclosure | Title | Response |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 102: General Disclosures | ||
| Organizational profile | ||
| Disclosure: 102-1 | Title: Name of the organization | Response: Tyson Foods, Inc. |
| Disclosure: 102-2 | Title: Activities, brands, products, and services |
Response:
2020 Progress Report Tyson Foods Form 10-K (page 4) |
| Disclosure: 102-3 | Title: Location of headquarters | Response: Springdale, Arkansas |
| Disclosure: 102-4 | Title: Location of operations | Response: Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K (page 4, 60) |
| Disclosure: 102-5 | Title: Ownership and legal form | Response: Publicly traded company (NYSE: TSN) |
| Disclosure: 102-6 | Title: Markets served | Response: Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K (page 4, 60) |
| Disclosure: 102-7 | Title: Scale of the organization |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Strategy — About Tyson Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K (page 2,4) |
| Disclosure: 102-8 | Title: Information on employees and other workers | Response: ESG Hub — ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 102-9 | Title: Supply chain |
Response:
ESG Hub — Agriculture — Animal Welfare in the Value Chain ESG Hub — People — Consumers — Ingredient Sourcing Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K (page 5) |
| Disclosure: 102-10 | Title: Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain | Response: Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K (pages 4-5, 7 ) |
| Disclosure: 102-11 | Title: Precautionary Principle or approach | Response: The “precautionary principle,” as defined by Article 15 of the Rio Principles established at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992, states that “where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.” Tyson Foods evaluates and manages environmental risks under its Environmental Management System. This approach includes data and guidance from environmental regulatory agencies, academia, and industry associations. |
| Disclosure: 102-12 | Title: External initiatives |
Response:
ESG Hub — Company — Stakeholder Engagement United Nations Global Compact CDP |
| Disclosure: 102-13 | Title: Membership of associations |
Response:
We are a corporate member of, or have individual team members that participate in, numerous industry groups and professional associations. We work with these groups and associations because they represent the food processing industry and business community in discussions with governmental agencies and other stakeholders. They are also instrumental in helping to reach industry consensus on important national policy issues. We have company representatives on the boards and committees of many of these groups and associations to ensure we have an avenue to voice questions, concerns, and opinions about policy or related activities. Examples of industry groups and associations we are involved in include the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion; Global Food Safety Initiative; Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef; Leather Working Group; National Grain and Feed Association; Research Chefs Association; Roundtable for Sustainable Soy; School Nutrition Association; Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit; Society for Human Resources Management; Sustainable Packaging Coalition; The Valuable 500; U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings, Better Plants; and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Egg. ESG Hub — Company — Stakeholder Engagement |
| Strategy | ||
| Disclosure: 102-14 | Title: Statement from senior decision-maker | Response: 2020 Progress Report — CEO Message |
| Ethics and integrity | ||
| Disclosure: 102-16 | Title: Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Our Purpose |
| Governance | ||
| Disclosure: 102-18 | Title: Governance structure | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Governance |
| Stakeholder engagement | ||
| Disclosure: 102-40 | Title: List of stakeholder groups | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Stakeholder Engagement |
| Disclosure: 102-41 | Title: Collective bargaining agreements | Response: As of October 3, 2020, we employed approximately 139,000 team members. Approximately 120,000 team members were employed in the United States, of which approximately 114,000 were employed at production facilities, and approximately 19,000 team members were employed in foreign countries, primarily in Thailand and China. Approximately 31,000 team members in the United States were subject to collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions, with approximately 37% of those team members at locations either under negotiation for contract renewal or included under agreements expiring in fiscal 2021. The remaining agreements expire over the next several years. Approximately 5,000 team members in foreign countries were subject to collective bargaining agreements. We believe our overall relations with our workforce are good. |
| Disclosure: 102-42 | Title: Identifying and selecting stakeholders | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Stakeholder Engagement |
| Disclosure: 102-43 | Title: Approach to stakeholder engagement | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Stakeholder Engagement |
| Disclosure: 102-44 | Title: Key topics and concerns raised | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Stakeholder Engagement |
| Reporting practices | ||
| Disclosure: 102-45 | Title: Entities included in the consolidated financial statements | Response: Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K (page 28 and Exhibit 21) |
| Disclosure: 102-46 | Title: Defining report content and topic Boundaries | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Materiality |
| Disclosure: 102-47 | Title: List of material topics | Response: ESG Hub — Company — Materiality |
| Disclosure: 102-48 | Title: Restatements of information | Response: Any restatements, and reasons for such, are footnoted as part of data presentation. |
| Disclosure: 102-49 | Title: Changes in reporting | Response: Any changes are footnoted as part of data presentation. |
| Disclosure: 102-50 | Title: Reporting period | Response: The editorial content of the Tyson Foods 2020 Progress Report generally covers subject matter for FY2020 (September 30, 2019 through September 28, 2020) and some of fiscal year 2021. |
| Disclosure: 102-51 | Title: Date of most recent report | Response: 2019 |
| Disclosure: 102-52 | Title: Reporting cycle | Response: Annual |
| Disclosure: 102-53 | Title: Contact point for questions regarding the report |
Response:
Leigh Ann Johnston Director, Sustainable Food Strategy leigh.ann.johnston@tyson.com 479-290-3419 Mailing Address: Tyson Foods, Inc. 2200 W. Don Tyson Parkway, CP005 Springdale, AR 72762-6999 |
| Disclosure: 102-54 | Title: Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | Response: Core |
| Disclosure: 102-55 | Title: GRI Content Index | Response: GRI Content Index (pages 103-109) |
| Disclosure: 102-56 | Title: External assurance | Response: This report is not externally assured. |
| GRI 200: Economic | ||
| GRI 205: Anti-corruption | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance tysoncodeofconduct.com |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance tysoncodeofconduct.com |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance tysoncodeofconduct.com |
| Disclosure: 205-1 |
Title:
Operations assessed for risks related to corruption |
Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance tysoncodeofconduct.com |
| GRI 300: Environmental | ||
| GRI 302: Energy | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| Disclosure: 302-1 | Title: Energy consumption within the organization | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 302-2 | Title: Energy consumption outside the organization | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 302-3 | Title: Energy intensity | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 302-4 | Title: Reduction of energy consumption |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| GRI 303: Water and Effluents | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 303-1 | Title: Interactions with water as a shared resource |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 303-2 | Title: Management of water discharge-related impacts |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 303-3 | Title: Water withdrawal | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 303-4 | Title: Water discharge | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 303-5 | Title: Water consumption | Response: ESG Data Center |
| GRI 305: Emissions | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| Disclosure: 305-1 | Title: Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 305-2 | Title: Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 305-3 | Title: Energy indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | Response: When Tyson Foods initially established GHG reduction targets in 2018, the Science Based Targets initiative did not have an approved Scope 3 accounting methodology for our sector, however, we were allowed to use the Ecofys model. This model has been discontinued. Tyson Foods is now engaged in World Wildlife Fund’s Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) project, which is seeking to develop methods and guidance to enable businesses in food, agriculture and forest sectors to set science-based targets. |
| Disclosure: 305-4 | Title: GHG emissions intensity | Response: ESG Data Center |
| Disclosure: 305-5 | Title: Reduction of GHG emissions |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Energy & Emissions CDP Climate Change 2020 |
| GRI 306: Effluents and Waste | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — Natural Resources ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Water CDP Water Security 2020 |
| Disclosure: 306-3 | Title: Significant spills | Response: In FY2020, there were 26 reportable chemical spills totaling 42,456 gallons. For further information on the impact of these spills, please contact us (see GRI 102-53 for contact information). |
| GRI 307: Environmental Compliance | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary | Response: ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Environmental Management |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components | Response: ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Environmental Management |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Environmental Management |
| Disclosure: 307-1 | Title: Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
Response:
ESG Hub — Natural Resources — Environmental Management Penalties Tyson Foods incurred four penalties that exceeded $5,000 in FY2020. Our facility in Clarksville, Arkansas paid a settlement for an ammonia violation that occurred in September 2019. In Blountsville, Alabama, we paid a penalty for NPDES permit violations. At a legacy Hillshire facility located in North Carolina, we paid a settlement related to corrective action work required under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Finally, we paid a penalty for inspection findings related to documentation and nutrient management at a former fresh meats location. |
| GRI 400: Social | ||
| GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — People — Progress ESG Hub — People — Employees — Engagement & Retention |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — People — Progress ESG Hub — People — Employees — Engagement & Retention |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — People — Progress ESG Hub — People — Employees — Engagement & Retention |
| Disclosure: 402-1 | Title: Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes | Response: When significant operational changes have been determined (such as plant expansions or closures, acquisitions, or investments in technology), we notify our team members of the changes. We share the news as transparently and timely as possible and are committed to continued communication as appropriate throughout the process. This approach is always a part of any change management we do. We are compliant with the U.S. Department of Labor Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN); local, state, or country specific laws; or any requirements set forth in respective collective bargaining agreements. |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — People ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — People ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
2020 Progress Report — Progress — People ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-1 | Title: Occupational health and safety management system | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-2 | Title: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-3 | Title: Occupational health services | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-4 | Title: Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-5 | Title: Worker training on occupational health and safety | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-6 | Title: Promotion of worker health | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Health & Safety |
| Disclosure: 403-7 | Title: Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | Response: Supplier Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 403-9 | Title: Work-related injuries | Response: ESG Data Center |
| GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Engagement & Retention |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Engagement & Retention |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Hub — People — Employees — Engagement & Retention |
| Disclosure: 407-1 | Title: Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk | Response: To our knowledge, Tyson Foods did not have operations in FY2020 in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining were at risk. We maintain a Code of Conduct and Team Member Promise that specifically recognizes and respects the rights of our team members to join or not to join a trade union, or to have recognized employee representation in accordance with local law. At this time, we do not screen our suppliers and contractors for human rights, including the right to exercise freedom of association or collective bargaining. We do, however, maintain a Supplier Code of Conduct that sets forth our expectations of suppliers and contractors in regard to key business practices, including the right of employees to freely associate. |
| GRI 412: Human Rights Assessment | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 412-1 | Title: Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary | Response: ESG Hub — People — Consumers — Food Safety & Audits |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components | Response: ESG Hub — People — Consumers — Food Safety & Audits |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach | Response: ESG Hub — People — Consumers — Food Safety & Audits |
| Disclosure: 416-1 | Title: Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories | Response: ESG Hub — People — Consumers — Food Safety & Audits |
| Disclosure: 416-2 | Title: Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services | Response: ESG Data Center |
| GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance | ||
| Disclosure: 103-1 | Title: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 103-2 | Title: The management approach and its components |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 103-3 | Title: Evaluation of the management approach |
Response:
ESG Hub — People — Employees — Ethics & Compliance Tyson Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure: 419-1 | Title: Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area | Response: Tyson Foods 2020 Form 10-K, page 63-64 |