AUSTIN, Minn., Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods (NYSE:
HRL) announced today that it has received several awards for its
2016 Corporate Responsibility Report. The company's annual report
provides information about the company's goals and progress as a
leading corporate citizen.
The American Society of Professional Communicators awarded the
company with a Colonial Award for Excellence in the best
interactive online experience and best photography and graphic
design categories. The company also received a W3 Award
in the website features – visual appeal and general website
categories.
"It is important to be transparent and to provide information
about our corporate responsibility efforts to our stakeholders,"
said Kelly Braaten, external
communications manager at Hormel Foods. "We are proud to be
recognized for the communication of Our Food Journey™
to make the world a better place."
Some of the company's achievements highlighted in its report
include:
- Surpassing its 2020 water reduction goal. In 2016 alone, Hormel
Foods implemented projects that reduced water usage by 239 million
gallons.
- Conducting more than 2,000 audits to ensure the accountability
of its animal welfare standards and also publicly announcing its
antibiotic stewardship efforts.
- Continuing its sodium reduction and clean-label initiative
efforts. In 2016, Hormel Foods added two additional sodium
reduction product categories and initiated 47 clean-label
projects.
- Continuing the advancement of its safety and diversity and
inclusion efforts.
- Having a record year for charitable giving, with $10.9 million in cash and product donations.
Hormel Foods was ranked No. 8 on the most recent 100 Best
Corporate Citizens List by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for
its transparency and performance. For more information, visit the
2016 Hormel Foods Corporate Responsibility Report at
https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $9 billion in
annual revenues across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include Skippy®, SPAM®,
Hormel® Natural Choice®,
Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly
Guacamole®, Hormel® Black
Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The
company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500
Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of "The 100 Best Corporate
Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the ninth year
in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for
its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. In
2016, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary and announced
its new vision for the future - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ -
focusing on its legacy of innovation. For more information, visit
www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
Contact:
507-437-5345
media@hormel.com
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