Change can occur rapidly or gradually, but for those with goals that keep the bar high and the industry thriving, change becomes a beacon of success and guidance. Maple Leaf Foods is among that class of companies, having recently released its second annual Integrated Report, building on over a decade of sustainability reporting paired with its recent 2023 financial and sustainability performance—all combined into one resource.
"Perhaps our proudest accomplishment is that throughout a year of intense transition and disruption, our commitment to creating Shared Value for all our stakeholders has been unwavering," said Curtis Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer, in his Letter to Stakeholders where he reflected on his first year as CEO. "We worked hard as a team to stabilize the financial performance of our business, realize the benefits of our recent capital investments, and put the right plans and people in place to capitalize on the platform we have built for the future."
According to a press release, the purpose-driven CPG company, with the vision to be the most sustainable protein company on Earth, maintains its goal through the execution of five core strategies outlined in the report.
The company's core strategies are:
The vision behind Maple Leaf Foods' sustainability goals is built on five pillars as well: Better Food, Better Care for Our People, Better Care for Communities, Better Animal Care, and a Better Planet. As the company reveals, the operation tracks progress toward execution, including the goals and milestones set along the way to meeting the standards of these pillars.
To learn more about these elements in depth, please click here for the full press release.
As the industry becomes more accountable and progressive, stay tuned to Deli Market News for the latest details on the companies joining the effort.
