Sustainability

Respect for the inherent dignity, equality, and worth of every human being has been a core value at Sanderson Farms since the company’s founding in 1947. Read More >

With four poultry complexes located in Texas and over 6,200 employees working within the state, Sanderson Farms’ Texas roots run far and wide including a recent recognition for promoting conservation in the state. Read More >

Installing solar modules, injecting manure into the soil, planting cover crops, switching to LED bulbs — the list goes on and on when it comes to the number of ways pork and poultry producers are advancing conservation and sustainable practices in their operations. Read More >
Introducing the 2019 edition of our Corporate Responsibility Report. This year, we introduced reporting using the standards set forth by the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board for the meat, poultry and dairy sector. Read More >
In today’s global society, consumers and businesses alike are constantly being challenged to examine the impacts their actions have on the planet. Food production alone accounts for about a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions globally. Read More >
We have reached new highs in regards to electricity, water, natural gas and other areas that have reduced our impact on the environment. Read More >
Contrary to popular belief, organic livestock farming can be bad for people, animals, and the environment. Sanderson Farms tackles common misconceptions in this mythbusting infographic. Read More >
Is organic farming really better for people and the environment? A look at the numbers says no. This infographic shows how organic farming uses more land and yields less food. Read More >
This op-ed comments that while many big brands are saying "no" to antibiotics, caged hens, and fast-growing broilers, the issue of food waste is not being discussed. The author advocates for large corporations to use their influence to push for new technologies that will make food prepa... Read More >