CHICAGO, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands
(NYSE: CAG) today announced the publication of its Sustainability
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for fiscal year 2020. The
disclosure details Conagra's ongoing focus on environmental
excellence, strong governance, and safe operations. This marks the
first time that Conagra has reported to the SASB framework
according to the Standard for the Processed Foods industry as
defined by SASB's Sustainable Industry Classification System®️
(SICS®️).
SASB is an independent, standards-setting organization dedicated
to improving the effectiveness and comparability of corporate
disclosure on material environmental, social and governance
factors. SASB's approach to standard-setting uses a process that is
evidence-based and market-informed.
"This disclosure represents another step forward in Conagra's
commitment to transparency on environmental, social, and governance
topics," said Katya Hantel, senior director of Sustainability
at Conagra Brands. "We recognize the need for investors and other
audiences to have access to reliable ESG data, and we are pleased
to evolve our reporting with the publication of our inaugural SASB
disclosure."
For more information, please see Conagra's full 2020 SASB
disclosure. In addition, Conagra Brands intends to publish its
annual Citizenship Report in early calendar year 2021, with
supplementary ESG data addressing elements of the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks, including climate change, water and
deforestation management strategies.
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc.
(NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North
America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an
entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of
making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The
company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food
preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan
Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and
Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's®
BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®,
offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit
www.ConagraBrands.com.
For more information, please contact:
MEDIA:
Tim Wrona
312-549-5400
tim.wrona@conagra.com
INVESTORS:
Brian Kearney
312-549-5002
IR@conagra.com
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