Sanderson Farms
Whoa! How did you get here? This company profile is not meant to be publicly available. Research on this company is incomplete, and the overall rating has been disabled, but while you are here feel free to have a look at the info we do have.
OVERALL |
|
Owned |
USA |
Rating |
N/A |
Poultry
USA's third largest poultry producer. Acquired by a joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain in 2021.
Sanderson Farms Inc | USA | website |
Company Assessment
PRAISE | CRITICISM | INFORMATION | ||
Sanderson Farms Inc | ||||
America's Most Responsible Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista recognises the Top 500 most responsible companies in the United States. Companies were evaluated in three areas: environmental (waste, energy use, etc.), social (leadership diversity, employees and philanthropy) and governance (transparency and economic performance). This company received a total score of 65.6/100, ranking 35th in the Consumer Goods sector, and 439th overall.
Source: Newsweek (2021) |
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests score of D-.
Source: CDP (2023)
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of D.
Source: CDP (2023)
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of D.
Source: CDP (2023)
The 2021 Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report ranks global food companies on how they are managing and reporting their farm animal welfare policies and practices. This company appeared in tier 5, "On the business agenda but limited evidence of implementation", with tier 1 being the best, and tier 6 the worst.
Source: BBFAW (2021)
The 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #130/350, with a total score of 23.2/100.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2021)
In 2023 this company agreed to a US$17.75 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it violated federal antitrust laws by working with other chicken companies to short-change broiler chicken growers. According to the class action lawsuit from broiler chicken growers, this company violated antitrust laws by conspiring with other broiler chicken growers to suppress the value of chicken growing services. As a result of this alleged scheme, broiler chicken growers were compensated at a lower rate than they would have been in a competitive market, the growers claim.
Source: Top Class Actions (2023) |
This company appears on the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, signifying a commitment to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency.
Source: Bloomberg (2021)
OpenSecrets.org tracks the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives. Follow link to see this company's record of political donations, lobbying, outside spending and more.
Source: Open Secrets (2020)
The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index is a comprehensive assessment of how this sector is managing critical sustainability risks factors: GHGs; deforestation and biodiversity; water scarcity; water pollution; antibiotics; animal welfare; working conditions; food safety. This company was rated as medium risk.
Source: FAIRR (2022) |
Company Details
No company details currently available for Sanderson Farms Inc |
|
Contact Details
Address | USA |
Website | www.sandersonfarms.com |