Tyson Foods Inc

Food & Tobacco

Company Summary

Tyson Foods, founded in 1935, is one of the largest producers of protein-based food products globally, with a focus on meat and poultry. The company’s ESG score reflects efforts to improve sustainable sourcing and reduce its environmental footprint, particularly through initiatives aimed at water conservation, energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, Tyson has faced criticism over animal welfare concerns, labor practices, and environmental impacts linked to its large-scale operations. Despite these challenges, Tyson continues to advance its sustainability initiatives and improve the transparency of its supply chain. For more information, refer to the Tyson Foods ESG report.

ESG Rating Overview

Sustainalytics

Overall ESG Rating :

36.5
Rating Scale
0-10Negligible10-20Low20-30Med30-40High40+Severe
Ranking
Industry Group
Food Products372 out of 574
Universe
Global Universe13249 out of 15104

Overall ESG Rating :

70
Rating Scale
0-25Poor 25-50Satisfactory 50-75Good75-100Excellent
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Overall ESG Rating :

BBB
Rating Scale
CCCB
Laggard
BBBBBA
Average
AAAAA
Leader

Tyson is average among 81 companies in the food products industry.

Temperature Rise :

4℃
CLIMATE SCALE
≥ 3.85°CLagging > 2°C - < 3.85°CMisaligned ≤ 2°CAligned

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FAQ

What is Tyson Foods' ESG rating?

Tyson Foods holds a moderate ESG rating of 58/100 (MSCI), reflecting improvements in its environmental efforts, but ongoing scrutiny related to animal welfare and labor practices. The company has made strides in reducing its environmental footprint but still faces challenges in managing its supply chain and worker rights.

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