CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands
announced today that it has been named a "pioneer" and the
top-ranked U.S. company on sustainable protein research and
innovation by The FAIRR Initiative, an investor network that
defines material ESG issues in the animal agriculture sector to
help inform investment decisions. FAIRR's sustainable proteins
engagement report, "Appetite for Disruption: A Final Serving," is
supported by more than 100 investors with combined assets of nearly
$18 trillion.
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Plant-based proteins are generally recognized as having a
reduced carbon footprint and fewer water, land, and energy impacts
than meat-based proteins. FAIRR's report ranked Conagra as a
"pioneer" because the company has demonstrated evidence of
addressing risks in its animal protein supply chain and expanded
its plant-based protein portfolio. Conagra's continued focus
on innovation through its Gardein® brand of plant-based products is
one strategy to source more lower carbon footprint proteins. These
efforts support progress on Conagra's ambitious, science-based
climate change target to reduce the carbon intensity of
Conagra-sourced goods and services by 20% by 2030, complimenting
efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas emissions of owned
manufacturing operations by 25% over the same timeframe.
"We recognize the importance that plant-based proteins play in
building climate-smart future food systems," said Katya Hantel, senior director of sustainability
at Conagra Brands. "As an industry leader in plant-based protein
innovation, we are well positioned to meet the needs of investors,
customers, and consumers who are calling for more sustainable
foods."
For more information on Conagra's approach to plant-based
protein innovation and efforts to act on climate change, please
see the company's Citizenship Report.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one
of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an
entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of
making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The
company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food
preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds
Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim
Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, as well as emerging brands,
including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth
Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every
occasion. For more information,
visit www.conagrabrands.com.
For more information, please contact:
Tim Wrona
312-549-5400
tim.wrona@conagra.com
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