ConAgra Brands Inc

"Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UNGuiding Principles on Business and Human Rights [...and...] the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in theInternational Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work [...] Conagra Brands require compliancewith relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: [...]No Forced or Compulsory Labor [...] No Child Labor [...] Freedom of Association [...] Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring andemployment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age,nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteranstatus, union membership or marital status."

"Conagra Brands' Supplier Diversity program is designed to promote the inclusion of various qualified and certified businesses. We consider Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE)"

"Conagra Brands sources palm oil from RSPO-certified suppliers complying with relevant RSPO ecosystem management standards, and from suppliers adhering to WWF’s Palm Oil Buyers’ Scorecard requirements, which include ecosystem preservation measures such as: implementation of the RSPO New Plantings Procedure excluding cultivation on peat soils and clearance of high carbon stock areas; restoration of any plantations on peat at the end of the current rotation"

"Respect for land tenure rights, including the rights of indigenous and local communities to give or withhold their free, prior and informed consent to all new development or operations on lands to which they hold legal, communal or customary rights. Prevention and resolution of social and/or land conflicts through an open, transparent and consultative process."

ConAgra state in their 2020 CDP report as having a cut off date for Palm Oil as 2008

"Does your organization undertake a forests-related risk assessment? Yes, forests-related risks are assessed [...] Our landscape assessment leverages data from third-party research and reports including the Ceres’ Engage the Chain, which provides an overview of the environmental and social risks and impacts of agricultural commodities, including palm oil. We chose this tool as a method to understand and identify forests-related risks in our supply chain because Ceres is a reputable, third-party non-profit. Ceres’ risks outlined in the Engage the Chain tool were incorporated into our commodity risk assessment. Identified risks are also monitored and reassessed during major acquisitions or at a minimum of every three to five years"

"Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations [...] Suppliers must maintain necessary documentations to demonstrate their compliance with this Code of Conduct for Suppliers. Conagra Brands and/or its designated agents maintain the right to take certain actions, such as inspection of production facilities or review of the applicable documentation, to ensure compliance with this Supplier Code of Conduct."

"Suppliers concerned about potential violations of this Code of Conduct for Suppliers should call 866.567.CODE (2633) or log on to www.ethicspoint.com ."

In their 2020 CDP report, ConAgra report a total of 71,648 tons of palm oil. "Since 2015, Conagra Brands has required all palm oil sourced to be RSPO certified sustainable, with legacy Conagra Brands under an additional time-bound commitment to physically sourcing 100% RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil by 2020, with legacy Pinnacle Foods moving from sustainably sourced via RSPO certificates to sustainably sourced via RSPO mass balance as part of ongoing integration efforts. For example, in 2019 we moved legacy Pinnacle Foods’ spreads brands such as Earth Balance from sustainably sourced via RSPO certificates to sustainable sourced via RSPO mass balance palm oil. In fiscal year 2019, 40% of sourced palm oil was certified to RSPO's Mass Balance standard and 60% was via RSPO certificates"

In their 2020 CDP report, ConAgra report a total of 71,648 tons of palm oil. "Since 2015, Conagra Brands has required all palm oil sourced to be RSPO certified sustainable, with legacy Conagra Brands under an additional time-bound commitment to physically sourcing 100% RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil by 2020, with legacy Pinnacle Foods moving from sustainably sourced via RSPO certificates to sustainably sourced via RSPO mass balance as part of ongoing integration efforts. For example, in 2019 we moved legacy Pinnacle Foods’ spreads brands such as Earth Balance from sustainably sourced via RSPO certificates to sustainable sourced via RSPO mass balance palm oil. In fiscal year 2019, 40% of sourced palm oil was certified to RSPO's Mass Balance standard and 60% was via RSPO certificates"

"Conagra Brands’ corporate Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct require ongoing documented compliance with all applicable regulations addressing employee and communities"

"100% of our suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which was implemented prior to 2017 and remains in effect on a continuous basis into theforeseeable future. The Code states: suppliers will act in an environmentally responsible manner. At minimum, this means suppliers who follow applicable environmental laws andregulations and have the commitment as well as the ability to remediate any environmental problems they may cause. This includes compliance with regulations related tomanaging deforestation. Each requirement within our Code of Conduct must be absolutely and continuously met with documentation. Our procurement team maintains continuouscommunication with direct suppliers via monthly calls and other touchpoints to discuss any issues. We maintain the right to inspect production facilities or review of the applicabledocumentation to ensure compliance with our Code. We provide guidance to our suppliers regarding sub-contracting and require suppliers to replicate these standards down theirsupply chains."

"100% of our suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which was implemented prior to 2017 and remains in effect on a continuous basis into the foreseeable future. The Code states: suppliers will act in an environmentally responsible manner. At minimum, this means suppliers who follow applicable environmental laws and regulations, and who have the commitment as well as the ability to remediate any environmental problems they may cause. This includes compliance with regulations related to managing deforestation. Each requirement within our Code of Conduct must be absolutely and continuously met with documentation. Our procurement team maintains continuous communication with direct suppliers via monthly calls and other touchpoints to discuss any issues. We maintain the right to inspect production facilities or review of the applicable documentation to ensure compliance with our Code. We provide guidance to our suppliers regarding subcontracting and require suppliers to replicate these standards down their supply chains [...] In any cases where issues cannot be satisfactorily resolved, the company would consider other supplier options."

"Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UNGuiding Principles on Business and Human Rights [...and...] the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in theInternational Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work [...] Conagra Brands require compliancewith relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: [...]No Forced or Compulsory Labor [...] No Child Labor [...] Freedom of Association [...] Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring andemployment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age,nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteranstatus, union membership or marital status."

"Conagra Brands' Supplier Diversity program is designed to promote the inclusion of various qualified and certified businesses. We consider Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE)"

ConAgra state in their 2020 CDP report as having a cut off date for paper as 2008

"Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations [...] Suppliers must maintain necessary documentations to demonstrate their compliance with this Code of Conduct for Suppliers. Conagra Brands and/or its designated agents maintain the right to take certain actions, such as inspection of production facilities or review of the applicable documentation, to ensure compliance with this Supplier Code of Conduct."

"Suppliers concerned about potential violations of this Code of Conduct for Suppliers should call 866.567.CODE (2633) or log on to www.ethicspoint.com ."

Total volume reported within the 2020 CDP report from 2019 as 3,482,881 tons [...] "Approximately 90% of virgin fiber for fiber-based packaging is sourced from suppliers utilizing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified mills"

Total volume reported within the 2020 CDP report from 2019 as 3,482,881 tons [...] "Approximately 90% of virgin fiber for fiber-based packaging is sourced from suppliers utilizing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified mills"

"Conagra Brands’ corporate Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct require ongoing documented compliance with all applicable regulations addressing employee and communities"

"In addition to reviewing internal and external factors, Conagra brands rates our largest suppliers, representing ~75% of ingredient spend, within our Supplier Excellence program on sustainability performance, based on a review of annual sustainability reports and related documents and supplemented by a quarterly risk review for violations of our Code of Conduct. We deem suppliers that score a 0 out of 4 on sustainability in our Supplier Excellence Program to be high-risk from a sustainability perspective"

"100% of our suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which was implemented prior to 2017 and remains in effect on a continuous basis into the foreseeable future. The Code states: suppliers will act in an environmentally responsible manner. At minimum, this means suppliers who follow applicable environmental laws and regulations, and who have the commitment as well as the ability to remediate any environmental problems they may cause. This includes compliance with regulations related to managing deforestation. Each requirement within our Code of Conduct must be absolutely and continuously met with documentation. Our procurement team maintains continuous communication with direct suppliers via monthly calls and other touchpoints to discuss any issues. We maintain the right to inspect production facilities or review of the applicable documentation to ensure compliance with our Code. We provide guidance to our suppliers regarding subcontracting and require suppliers to replicate these standards down their supply chains [...] In any cases where issues cannot be satisfactorily resolved, the company would consider other supplier options."

"Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UNGuiding Principles on Business and Human Rights [...and...] the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in theInternational Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work [...] Conagra Brands require compliancewith relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: [...]No Forced or Compulsory Labor [...] No Child Labor [...] Freedom of Association [...] Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring andemployment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age,nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteranstatus, union membership or marital status."

"Conagra Brands' Supplier Diversity program is designed to promote the inclusion of various qualified and certified businesses. We consider Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE)"

ConAgra state in their 2020 CDP report as having a cut off date for Soy as 2008

"Does your organization undertake a forests-related risk assessment? Yes, forests-related risks are assessed [...] Conagra Brands considers several internal and external factors in identifying and assessing soy-related risks [....] Our landscape assessment leverages data from third-party research and reports including Ceres’ Engage the Chain, which provides an overview of the environmental and social risks and impacts of agricultural commodities, including soy. We chose this tool as a method to understand and identify forests-related risks in our supply chain because Ceres is a reputable, third-party non-profit"

"Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations [...] Suppliers must maintain necessary documentations to demonstrate their compliance with this Code of Conduct for Suppliers. Conagra Brands and/or its designated agents maintain the right to take certain actions, such as inspection of production facilities or review of the applicable documentation, to ensure compliance with this Supplier Code of Conduct."

"Suppliers concerned about potential violations of this Code of Conduct for Suppliers should call 866.567.CODE (2633) or log on to www.ethicspoint.com ."

"Report in CDP Forests disclosure report 2020 that they use 164,300,000 lbs of Soy [...] 100% of our soy products relevant to this disclosure are sourced from the U.S."

"Report in CDP Forests disclosure report 2020 that they use 164,300,000 lbs of Soy [...] In the last year, we assessed approximately 98% of our volume on deforestation avoidance and sustainable sourcing practices as part of Conagra’s Supplier Excellence Program. 100% of our volume was sourced from areas designated as low risk for deforestation, according to data from WWF Living Forests Report, Ceres Engage the Chain, and WRI Global Forest Watch Analysis. In 2019, we updated the Conagra Brands Code of Conduct to prohibit procurement of soy from areas of high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado or the Gran Chaco in Latin America."

"Conagra Brands’ corporate Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct require ongoing documented compliance with all applicable regulations addressing employee and communities"

"100% of our suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which was implemented prior to 2017 and remains in effect on a continuous basis into the foreseeable future. The Code states: suppliers will act in an environmentally responsible manner. At minimum, this means suppliers who follow applicable environmental laws and regulations and have the commitment as well as the ability to remediate any environmental problems they may cause. This includes compliance with regulations related to managing deforestation. Each requirement within our Code of Conduct must be absolutely and continuously met with documentation. Our procurement team maintains continuous communication with direct suppliers via monthly calls and other touchpoints to discuss any issues. We maintain the right to inspect production facilities or review of the applicable documentation to ensure compliance with our Code. We provide guidance to our suppliers regarding sub-contracting and require suppliers to replicate these standards down their supply chains."

From CDP 2020 report: "We engage closely with our suppliers via monthly market calls to understand global supplies and demand to better manage risk"

"Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UNGuiding Principles on Business and Human Rights [...and...] the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in theInternational Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work [...] Conagra Brands require compliancewith relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: [...]No Forced or Compulsory Labor [...] No Child Labor [...] Freedom of Association [...] Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring andemployment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age,nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteranstatus, union membership or marital status."

"Conagra Brands' Supplier Diversity program is designed to promote the inclusion of various qualified and certified businesses. We consider Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE)"

Cutoff date in CDP is 2008. 

"Conagra Brands considers several internal and external factors in identifying and assessing cattle-related risks. Our internal Responsible Sourcing Materiality Matrix leverages input from our procurement commodity buyers, technical category leads, and subject matter experts. Internal risk factors considered include annual spend percentage, risks to business continuity and brand disruption, drivers in the food industry such as customer demand and investor pressure, and known environmental and social issues. Our landscape assessment leverages data from third-party research and reports including Ceres’ Engage the Chain, which provides an overview of the environmental and social risks and impacts of agricultural commodities, including beef"

"Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations [...] Suppliers must maintain necessary documentations to demonstrate their compliance with this Code of Conduct for Suppliers. Conagra Brands and/or its designated agents maintain the right to take certain actions, such as inspection of production facilities or review of the applicable documentation, to ensure compliance with this Supplier Code of Conduct."

"Suppliers concerned about potential violations of this Code of Conduct for Suppliers should call 866.567.CODE (2633) or log on to www.ethicspoint.com ."

2020 CDP Forests report indicates that the company used 204,827,000 lbs of cattle

"Conagra Brands’ corporate Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct require ongoing documented compliance with all applicable regulations addressing employee and communities"

"Conagra Brands assesses key suppliers quarterly on sustainability performance and disclosure as part of our Supplier Excellence Program. The program comprises approximately 4 beef suppliers covering approximately 70% of our procured volume for this commodity. We rate suppliers within our Supplier Excellence program based on a review of annual sustainability reports and related documents provided to us by the supplier. Suppliers are rated on metrics including: public response to CDP water, forestry and investor questionnaires; GRI-compliant reporting; and policy/commitments adequately addressing sustainability risks specific to the supplier’s industry, including deforestation. Suppliers annually submit sustainability data to Conagra Brands as part of our Supplier Excellence Program scorecard, which we compile in a database for ranking and recognizing suppliers who excel in sustainable and those with improvement opportunities, including relevant certifications. Additionally, we have conducted site visits to a beef supplier in Brazil and the US to review best practices on sustainability topics, including managing deforestation risks. These supplier engagement meetings included Conagra Brands' procurement and sustainability teams"

From CDP 2020 report: "We engage closely with our suppliers via monthly market calls to understand global supplies and demand to better manage risk"