AUDIO: Kraig Westerbeek, Smithfield Renewables
Smithfield Foods, Inc. launched a new environmental initiative. The company launched Smithfield Renewables. It?s a new platform to accelerate the company?s industry-leading carbon reduction and renewable energy efforts.
Kraig Westerbeek will serve as Senior Director of Smithfield Renewables and Hog Production Division Environmental Affairs.
?Smithfield has long led the industry in sustainability and its environmental commitments,? said Kraig Westerbeek senior director of. ?Smithfield Renewables will ensure we continue to lead in this arena by further sharpening our focus on programs that help us reduce our carbon footprint and recycle energy more efficiently.?
In this new role, he will report to Smithfield?s chief sustainability officer, he will lead and oversee greenhouse gas reduction efforts, keeping the company responsible for achieving its goals.
?At Smithfield Foods, we are known for producing good food responsibly and our bold environmental commitments,? said Kenneth M. Sullivan, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. ?By launching Smithfield Renewables, we are better positioned to achieve these goals and continue setting pioneering environmental programs.?
Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments including its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025.
The company announced Smithfield Renewables at the 2017 COMMIT! Forum.
