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  • Overall approach
    4/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
      Overall commitment
      Commodity-specific commitment - commitment that does not apply to all of the commodities the company is exposed to
      0/4
      Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?: Cocoa

      Which commodities does the commodity-specific commitment apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Beef; Pulp & Paper
      "100% of our palm oil buy is covered by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance certification."[...]"100% sourced from areas designated as low risk for deforestation.2 As stated in our Supplier Code of Conduct, Conagra Brands does not directly procure soy from the Amazon, the Cerrado or the Gran Chaco in Latin America."[...]"Conagra Brands does not procure paper fiber directly sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically natural forests in Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea, and the Russian Far East. Our procurement policy also requires that paper fiber directly sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, or Colombia have third-party sustainable forestry certification (e.g., SFI, FSC, PERC, Rainforest Alliance)"[...]"Conagra Brands does not procure beef directly sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado and the Gran Chaco in Latin America."
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Signatory
      Yes
      1/1
      Which initiatives?: Tropical Forest Alliance 2020 partner
      "Has your organization endorsed any of the following initiatives as part of its public commitment to reduce or remove deforestation and/or forest degradation? New York Declaration on Forests Tropical Forest Alliance 2020"
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Awareness
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests play a key role in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide in plant materials. Deforestation destroys the carbon dioxide sinks, which negatively impacts ecosystems, plant and animal species, and water systems, and also releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Experts estimate that deforestation accounts for approximately 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions."
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Business risk
      Yes
      1/1
      What type of risk is recognised?: Reputational; Other

      What revenue comes from industries relevant to each forest risk commodity?: NA

      Type of risk if Other. Also add any relevant details: Operational

      What proportion of revenue that comes from relevant industries is exposed to each forest risk commodity?: NA

      What poportion of a company’s annual revenue depends on each forest risk commodity?: Timber Products 91-99% ; Palm Oil 6-10% ; Cattle Products 11-20% ; Soy 1-5%
      "This information is critical to understanding our suppliers’ ability to provide required quantities of commodities on a consistent basis. Without sustainable ecosystem management at the forest level, Conagra Brands is at risk for negative media and consumer campaigns, supply and price variations that can impact our operational costs. Our ability to provide the commodities and volume needed to deliver a safe product to consumers in compliance with regulations could be compromised"
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      High-level management
      Yes
      1/1
      How often does the committee or board meet to assess company's progress on addressing deforestation-related issues?: Annually

      Which commodities does it apply to?: Palm oil; Soy; Beef; Pulp & paper
      "Together with the Chief Communications Officer and the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Chief Supply Chain Officer (Chief Operating Officer (COO) equivalent per CDP disclosure categorization) is the executive sponsor of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Cross-functional team and reports directly to the CEO. As an executive sponsor of the CSR Cross-functional team, the Chief Supply Chain Officer (Chief Operating Officer (COO) equivalent per CDP disclosure categorization) is informed on forests-related issues from subject matter experts within the company and serves as a champion for holistic sustainability issues and resources needed, including for forests topics and initiatives. The Chief Supply Chain Officer (Chief Operating Officer (COO) equivalent per CDP disclosure categorization) guides and approves CSR strategy, and facilitates updates to the Board and other leaders on climate and CSR issues."
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/1
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Reduce emissions
      Yes
      0/0
      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030

      Type of climate target: Other or unclear

      Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes
      "Committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions with 2030 targets validated1 by the Science Based Targets initiative: Conagra committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 as compared to a fiscal year 2020 baseline. In addition, Conagra committed to reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services by 20% per metric tonne of material sourced within that same timeframe2."
  • Commodity score
    39/90
    • Palm oil
      42/90
      • Commitment Strength
        17/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          10/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            When was this commitment set?: na

            Does the company have a commitment to the protection of other specific named ecosystems?: HCS; Peat

            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
            "Our commitment to source 100% RSPO palm oil eliminates natural ecosystem conversion, per the zero deforestation RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production adopted in 2018. Our RSPO sourcing requirement is our mechanism for palm oil-specific time-bound commitments to eliminate deforestation and/or conversion, eliminate forests degradation and protect rights and livelihoods of local communities."[...]"100% of our palm oil buy is covered by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance certification."[...]"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: 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..."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Our commitment to source 100% RSPO palm oil eliminates natural ecosystem conversion, per the zero deforestation RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production adopted in 2018. Our RSPO sourcing requirement is our mechanism for palm oil-specific time-bound commitments to eliminate deforestation and/or conversion, eliminate forests degradation and protect rights and livelihoods of local communities."[...]"100% of our palm oil buy is covered by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance certification."[...]"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: 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..."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "100% of our palm oil buy is covered by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance certification."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "100% of our palm oil buy is covered by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance certification."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2018
            "Traceability to the extraction mill and validation of fresh fruit bunches to the plantation estate. ... To prepare for 100 percent RSPO Mass Balance adoption by 2020, we have secured supply chain certification for 100 percent of our production facilities that use palm oil."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Traceability to the extraction mill and validation of fresh fruit bunches to the plantation estate. ... To prepare for 100 percent RSPO Mass Balance adoption by 2020, we have secured supply chain certification for 100 percent of our production facilities that use palm oil."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: trace to mill and plantation
            "Our palm suppliers trace origins to the mill level for palm oil, and trace to the plantation level for palm kernel oil. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. For example, we utilize a supplier’s online dashboard to monitor progress tracing palm oil supply to the plantation. Data in this dashboard is updated quarterly and third party verified." ConAgra Brands Inc report in their 2021 CDP that their palm oil is 100% traceable to mill (p.37)
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: na
            "Our palm suppliers trace origins to the mill level for palm oil, and trace to the plantation level for palm kernel oil. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. For example, we utilize a supplier’s online dashboard to monitor progress tracing palm oil supply to the plantation. Data in this dashboard is updated quarterly and third party verified." ConAgra Brands Inc report in their 2021 CDP that their palm oil is 100% traceable to mill (p.37)
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        8/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage
          "Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights...The responsibility of business enterprises to respect human rights refers to internationally recognized human rights – understood, at a minimum, as those expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work...Conagra Brands require compliance with relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: No Forced or Compulsory Labor ; No Child Labor; Suppliers’ employees shall not work beyond the maximum working hours permitted by applicable law; Freedom of Association ; Non-Discrimination ; Suppliers must insure that they have a safe and healthy working environment to include appropriate controls, safe procedures, preventative maintenance and appropriate protective equipment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "All conditions of employment must be based on an individual’s ability to do the job, not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring and employment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, 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)"
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          1/1
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          0.5/1
          What does the commitment cover?: Environmental harm
          "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"
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to test for FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          2/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "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."
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        17/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme
          2/2
          What methods are used for verification?: RSPO

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 100%

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO
          "100% of our palm oil buy is covered by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance certification."
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2008
          On pg 33 of their 2021 CDP ConAgra give 2008 as their Palm Oil cut off date
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100%
          "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. Conagra Brands uses these tools and assessments to support prioritization of materials and inform the policies needed to mitigate those risks. Ultimately, we will use this information to develop commodityspecific responsible sourcing goals and/or procurement policies. In addition to reviewing internal and external factors, Conagra brands rates our largest suppliers, representing 60% 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"
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Compliance with Applicable Laws, Regulations and Practices Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Where applicable, suppliers must comply with relevant international laws such as those related to international trade (including export controls, sanctions, and reporting obligations) data protection and data transfer rules, and anti-trust competition laws."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 75670.0 Metric Tonnes

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Total volume: 75670.0 Metric Tonnes

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Food Processing

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 0 Metric Tonnes
          Conagra report in their RSPO ACOP report a total volume of 75670 Metric Tonnes of palm oil.
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Unspecified

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 0%
          "All suppliers – within the Supplier Excellence program and outside of it - are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct. 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. 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. Our purchases of commodities are managed by a dedicated procurement officer who conducts ongoing sustainability and deforestation issues tracking via news sources. For example, in recent years, this tracking identified emerging deforestation issues with a supplier being targeted by NGO campaigns. We subsequently met with the supplier’s sustainability manager and were able to gather adequate information about how deforestation risks were being measured and mitigated."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
          Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
          Does the dowsntream company report the attributed deforestation or ecosystem conversion by sourcing area?: No
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: 'Work with suppliers individually to enact change'

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with code of conduct

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: No

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
          "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. At the highest level, governance for responsible sourcing is managed through our Supplier Code of Conduct, outlining the basic expectations for doing business with Conagra Brands. For products and regions where we source ingredients with high deforestation risks, we implement context-specific sourcing policies to minimize impacts, such as sourcing only certified product or avoiding high-risk geographies. When taking action on ingredient or packaging material specific issues, we take a collaborative approach, with our technical experts working hand-in-hand with category managers in Enterprise Procurement. We tailor our management approach to compliment the influence and relationships we have in our supply chain. For example, where we have direct relationships with suppliers, we work with each individually to enact change. In instances where we’re managing responsible sourcing issues embedded further in our supply chain, we often leverage the expertise and influence of NGO or industry associations to drive change in the marketplace"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      42/90
      • Commitment Strength
        15/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            When was this commitment set?: 2019

            What paper/pulp product does their commitment apply to?: Paper products; Pulp; Packaging

            Type of sustainability commitment: Reduce the volume of virgin wood fibre used in paper and packaging products through usage of recycled content

            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC; Other certification

            If other certification, specify: SFI, PERC Rainforest Alliance
            " Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits paper fiber directly sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically natural forests in Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea, and the Russian Far East. Any paper fiber directly sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, or Colombia must have third-party sustainable forestry certification (e.g., SFI, FSC, PERC, Rainforest Alliance). The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 (“Saving Forests at Risk”, 2015)."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Location
            " Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits paper fiber directly sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically natural forests in Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea, and the Russian Far East. Any paper fiber directly sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, or Colombia must have third-party sustainable forestry certification (e.g., SFI, FSC, PERC, Rainforest Alliance). The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 (“Saving Forests at Risk”, 2015)."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: zero deforestation and no conversion
            " Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits paper fiber directly sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically natural forests in Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea, and the Russian Far East. Any paper fiber directly sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, or Colombia must have third-party sustainable forestry certification (e.g., SFI, FSC, PERC, Rainforest Alliance). The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 (“Saving Forests at Risk”, 2015)."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            " Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits paper fiber directly sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically natural forests in Sumatra, Borneo, New Guinea, and the Russian Far East. Any paper fiber directly sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, or Colombia must have third-party sustainable forestry certification (e.g., SFI, FSC, PERC, Rainforest Alliance). The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 (“Saving Forests at Risk”, 2015)."
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: NA
            "Our suppliers provide traceability data to the Forest Management Unit for all virgin paper. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. As part of our Supplier Excellence Program, we conduct calls with each of our major paper fiber suppliers to track their individual certifications and methods of management. Suppliers with sustainability certifications, management practices and strong disclosures score favorably on our supplier sustainability scorecard. For example, we have traced our paper fiber supply to forests in the Southeast U.S., including Georgia, via supplier discussions and a review of major paper fiber production areas in the countries that we source."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Our suppliers provide traceability data to the Forest Management Unit for all virgin paper. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. As part of our Supplier Excellence Program, we conduct calls with each of our major paper fiber suppliers to track their individual certifications and methods of management. Suppliers with sustainability certifications, management practices and strong disclosures score favorably on our supplier sustainability scorecard. For example, we have traced our paper fiber supply to forests in the Southeast U.S., including Georgia, via supplier discussions and a review of major paper fiber production areas in the countries that we source."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: We conduct calls with each of our major paper fiber suppliers to track their individual certifications and methods of management.
            "Our suppliers provide traceability data to the Forest Management Unit for all virgin paper. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. As part of our Supplier Excellence Program, we conduct calls with each of our major paper fiber suppliers to track their individual certifications and methods of management. Suppliers with sustainability certifications, management practices and strong disclosures score favorably on our supplier sustainability scorecard."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Our suppliers provide traceability data to the Forest Management Unit for all virgin paper. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. As part of our Supplier Excellence Program, we conduct calls with each of our major paper fiber suppliers to track their individual certifications and methods of management. Suppliers with sustainability certifications, management practices and strong disclosures score favorably on our supplier sustainability scorecard."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights...The responsibility of business enterprises to respect human rights refers to internationally recognized human rights – understood, at a minimum, as those expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work...Conagra Brands require compliance with relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: No Forced or Compulsory Labor ; No Child Labor; Suppliers’ employees shall not work beyond the maximum working hours permitted by applicable law; Freedom of Association ; Non-Discrimination ; Suppliers must insure that they have a safe and healthy working environment to include appropriate controls, safe procedures, preventative maintenance and appropriate protective equipment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "All conditions of employment must be based on an individual’s ability to do the job, not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring and employment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, 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)"
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        22/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
          What methods are used for verification?: NA

          Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: NA

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: NA

          Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: NA

          What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: NA

          Is the performance of compliance of some suppliers, sources, or origins not verified, and if so why not?: NA
          "Our procurement and R&D sustainability teams annually assess paper fiber suppliers covering approximately 98% of our volume on sustainability practices as part of Conagra’s Supplier Excellence Program. The outcome of this assessment is company knowledge that 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"
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2008
          Timber products Cutoff date 2008
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings

          What initiatives does the company participate in?: NA
          "Conagra Brands' Sr. director responsible for sustainability strategy represents the company at AMERIPEN to help drive industry discussions and action around sustainable packaging issues. We have access to SFI and FSC certified materials via our supplier based and have engaged in multiple stakeholder discussions related to sustainable forestry. Conagra Brands is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and we are one of the largest users of the How2Recycle label program."
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: NA

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: NA
          "Conagra Brands considers several internal and external factors in identifying and assessing soy-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 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. 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. Conagra Brands uses these tools and assessments to support prioritization of materials and inform the policies needed to mitigate those risks. Ultimately, we will use this information to develop commodityspecific responsible sourcing goals and/or procurement policies. In addition to reviewing internal and external factors, Conagra brands rates our largest suppliers, representing ~60% 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."
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Compliance with Applicable Laws, Regulations and Practices Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Where applicable, suppliers must comply with relevant international laws such as those related to international trade (including export controls, sanctions, and reporting obligations) data protection and data transfer rules, and anti-trust competition laws."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 242115 Metric Tonnes

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 11671 Metric tonnes

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Packaging

          Total volume: 253786 Metric tonnes
          Conagra outline volumes in their CDP report.
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 98%

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: NA

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: na

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: na
          ""All suppliers – within the Supplier Excellence program and outside of it - are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct. 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. 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. Our purchases of commodities are managed by a dedicated procurement officer who conducts ongoing sustainability and deforestation issues tracking via news sources. For example, in recent years, this tracking identified emerging deforestation issues with a supplier being targeted by NGO campaigns. We subsequently met with the supplier’s sustainability manager and were able to gather adequate information about how deforestation risks were being measured and mitigated. [...] Conagra Brands assesses key suppliers quarterly on sustainability performance and disclosure as part of our Supplier Excellence Program. The program comprises approximately 8 fiberbased packaging suppliers covering approximately 98% of our procured volume for this commodity"
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: 'Work with suppliers individually to enact change'

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with code of conduct

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes
          "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. At the highest level, governance for responsible sourcing is managed through our Supplier Code of Conduct, outlining the basic expectations for doing business with Conagra Brands. For products and regions where we source ingredients with high deforestation risks, we implement context-specific sourcing policies to minimize impacts, such as sourcing only certified product or avoiding high-risk geographies. When taking action on ingredient or packaging material specific issues, we take a collaborative approach, with our technical experts working hand-in-hand with category managers in Enterprise Procurement. We tailor our management approach to compliment the influence and relationships we have in our supply chain. For example, where we have direct relationships with suppliers, we work with each individually to enact change. In instances where we’re managing responsible sourcing issues embedded further in our supply chain, we often leverage the expertise and influence of NGO or industry associations to drive change in the marketplace"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Soy
      38/90
      • Commitment Strength
        15/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: No

            When was this commitment set?: 2019
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits soy sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. Currently, 100% of our soy is sourced from the Midwest US, the lowest-rate deforestation region in the contiguous US"
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            What percentage of commodity production/sourcing is excluded?: 0%

            If no, what is excluded?: Location

            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: Focusing on highest risk forest regions

            What subsidiaries are explicitly included?: NA

            What subsidiaries are explicitly excluded?: NA
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits soy sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. Currently, 100% of our soy is sourced from the Midwest US, the lowest-rate deforestation region in the contiguous US"
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: zero deforestation and no conversion
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits soy sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. Currently, 100% of our soy is sourced from the Midwest US, the lowest-rate deforestation region in the contiguous US"
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: na
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits soy sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. Currently, 100% of our soy is sourced from the Midwest US, the lowest-rate deforestation region in the contiguous US"
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          8/7.5
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, checks compliance
            4/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, checks compliance
            4/4
            When was this commitment set?: 2020
            "Conagra Brands' SAP system allows us to track to each supplier batch, with our suppliers providing origin information. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. Further traceability comes through our supply chain. Our suppliers provide traceability to an individual mill (refinery), which can provide agricultural geographic source information within a country, and gather additional information at the farm level when it is available. For example, we conducted a farm visit to an Illinois soybean farm that is a source for one of our suppliers to review sustainable farming practices."
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Conagra Brands' SAP system allows us to track to each supplier batch, with our suppliers providing origin information. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. Further traceability comes through our supply chain. Our suppliers provide traceability to an individual mill (refinery), which can provide agricultural geographic source information within a country, and gather additional information at the farm level when it is available. For example, we conducted a farm visit to an Illinois soybean farm that is a source for one of our suppliers to review sustainable farming practices."
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: NA
            "Conagra Brands' SAP system allows us to track to each supplier batch, with our suppliers providing origin information. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. Further traceability comes through our supply chain. Our suppliers provide traceability to an individual mill (refinery), which can provide agricultural geographic source information within a country, and gather additional information at the farm level when it is available. For example, we conducted a farm visit to an Illinois soybean farm that is a source for one of our suppliers to review sustainable farming practices."
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            "Conagra Brands' SAP system allows us to track to each supplier batch, with our suppliers providing origin information. A dedicated Conagra Brands procurement manager coordinates with suppliers around specific geographies, and our suppliers send reports in writing in response to inquiries. We inquire directly with suppliers as issues arise and annually confirm country of origin per internal supplier quality requirements. Further traceability comes through our supply chain. Our suppliers provide traceability to an individual mill (refinery), which can provide agricultural geographic source information within a country, and gather additional information at the farm level when it is available. For example, we conducted a farm visit to an Illinois soybean farm that is a source for one of our suppliers to review sustainable farming practices."
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights...The responsibility of business enterprises to respect human rights refers to internationally recognized human rights – understood, at a minimum, as those expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work...Conagra Brands require compliance with relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: No Forced or Compulsory Labor ; No Child Labor; Suppliers’ employees shall not work beyond the maximum working hours permitted by applicable law; Freedom of Association ; Non-Discrimination ; Suppliers must insure that they have a safe and healthy working environment to include appropriate controls, safe procedures, preventative maintenance and appropriate protective equipment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "All conditions of employment must be based on an individual’s ability to do the job, not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring and employment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, 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)"
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        18/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2008
          ConAgra state in their 2021 CDP report as having a cut off date for Soy as 2008
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100%

          How frequently are assessments conducted?: Annually
          "Conagra Brands considers several internal and external factors in identifying and assessing soy-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 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. 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. Conagra Brands uses these tools and assessments to support prioritization of materials and inform the policies needed to mitigate those risks. Ultimately, we will use this information to develop commodityspecific responsible sourcing goals and/or procurement policies. In addition to reviewing internal and external factors, Conagra brands rates our largest suppliers, representing ~60% 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."
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Compliance with Applicable Laws, Regulations and Practices Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Where applicable, suppliers must comply with relevant international laws such as those related to international trade (including export controls, sanctions, and reporting obligations) data protection and data transfer rules, and anti-trust competition laws."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          No
          0/4
        • Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Total volume: 261999985 lb

          What product types/sectors is this in?: In their 2021 Forests CDP ConAgra Brands Inc state tha"Soy products are mainly used as ingredients in oils, plant-based protein products such as Gardein®, Banquet® frozen products, Marie Callender’s® pies, Chef Boyardee® canned pasta products, Healthy Choice® frozen meals, and Slim Jim® meat snacks"

          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: 0 lbs

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: 261999985 lbs
          In their 2021 Forests CDP ConAgra Brands Inc state that their total use of Soy is 261999985 lbs. 100% of our soy products relevant to this disclosure are sourced from the U.S.
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: 0%0%

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 100%

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: 100%
          ""All suppliers – within the Supplier Excellence program and outside of it - are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct. 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. 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. Our purchases of commodities are managed by a dedicated procurement officer who conducts ongoing sustainability and deforestation issues tracking via news sources. For example, in recent years, this tracking identified emerging deforestation issues with a supplier being targeted by NGO campaigns. We subsequently met with the supplier’s sustainability manager and were able to gather adequate information about how deforestation risks were being measured and mitigated."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with code of conduct

          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: 'Work with suppliers individually to enact change'
          "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. At the highest level, governance for responsible sourcing is managed through our Supplier Code of Conduct, outlining the basic expectations for doing business with Conagra Brands. For products and regions where we source ingredients with high deforestation risks, we implement context-specific sourcing policies to minimize impacts, such as sourcing only certified product or avoiding high-risk geographies. When taking action on ingredient or packaging material specific issues, we take a collaborative approach, with our technical experts working hand-in-hand with category managers in Enterprise Procurement. We tailor our management approach to compliment the influence and relationships we have in our supply chain. For example, where we have direct relationships with suppliers, we work with each individually to enact change. In instances where we’re managing responsible sourcing issues embedded further in our supply chain, we often leverage the expertise and influence of NGO or industry associations to drive change in the marketplace"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
          Does the company have a list of blacklisted or otherwise excluded suppliers or producers?: No
    • Beef *
      27/90
      • Commitment Strength
        8/17
        • Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
          8/9.5
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            Commodity-specific deforestation commitment
            Zero-gross conversion
            6/6
            When was this commitment set?: na
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits beef sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 "
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
            If no, what is excluded?: Location
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits beef sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 "
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            What actions or steps are identified for time-bound implementation?: Excluding beef from high risk sourcing regions
            "Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits beef sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 "
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2023)
            0.5/0.5
            What date is given for the interim milestone?: NA
            na"Our zero deforestation and no conversion commitments are the intended result of commodity-specific geographic procurement prohibitions effective per our October 2019 Supplier Code of Conduct, which prohibits beef sourced from areas at high risk for deforestation, specifically the Amazon, the Cerrado, the Gran Chaco in Latin America. The scope of our commitments are determined by supply chain-relevant geographies WWF has identified as high risk for forest loss by 2030 "
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/7.5
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            0/2
          • Target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            0/0.5
      • Associated Human Rights Abuses
        5/17
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          3/3
          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage

          Details of commitment: ILO; UNGP; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
          "Conagra Brands supports corporate responsibility to respect human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights...The responsibility of business enterprises to respect human rights refers to internationally recognized human rights – understood, at a minimum, as those expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights and the principles concerning fundamental rights set out in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work...Conagra Brands require compliance with relevant human rights policies throughout our supply chain, including: No Forced or Compulsory Labor ; No Child Labor; Suppliers’ employees shall not work beyond the maximum working hours permitted by applicable law; Freedom of Association ; Non-Discrimination ; Suppliers must insure that they have a safe and healthy working environment to include appropriate controls, safe procedures, preventative maintenance and appropriate protective equipment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations."
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/2
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address the inclusion of women and ensure equality in commodity supply chains
          2/2
          "All conditions of employment must be based on an individual’s ability to do the job, not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs. Conagra Brands suppliers must not discriminate in hiring and employment practices based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, social or ethnic origin, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, 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)"
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/1
        • Commitment to test Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/3
        • Commitment to respect customary rights to land, resources, and territory
          No
          0/3
        • Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
          No
          0/3
      • Implementation and Reporting
        14/56
        • Reporting proportion of compliant volumes
          0/0
        • Reporting is independently verified
          No
          0/2
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/3
        • Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          Deforestation cut off date
          Yes, for all sourcing regions/operations
          2/2
          What cut-off date is specified?: 2008
          In their 2021 Forests CDP ConAgra Brands Inc give 2008 as a deforestation cut-off date
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: NA

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 100%
          "Conagra Brands considers several internal and external factors in identifying and assessing soy-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 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. 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. Conagra Brands uses these tools and assessments to support prioritization of materials and inform the policies needed to mitigate those risks. Ultimately, we will use this information to develop commodityspecific responsible sourcing goals and/or procurement policies. In addition to reviewing internal and external factors, Conagra brands rates our largest suppliers, representing ~60% 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."
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "Compliance with Applicable Laws, Regulations and Practices Suppliers are required to act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Where applicable, suppliers must comply with relevant international laws such as those related to international trade (including export controls, sanctions, and reporting obligations) data protection and data transfer rules, and anti-trust competition laws."
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company?: Own mechanism; That of external company
          "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 volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          Report volumes of commodity sourced/used
          Reporting total volume
          3/3
          What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA

          Total volume: 222253519 Ibs

          What product types/sectors is this in?: Food

          Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA

          Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
          Report in their 2021 CDP Report usage of 222253519 Ibs of beef
        • Monitor compliance for labour rights and FPIC
          No
          0/5
        • Monitor compliance for zero tolerance approach and customary rights
          No
          0/5
        • Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
          Downstream: Reporting suppliers
          No
          0/4
          Does the company disclose location of suppliers' production areas or primary processing sites?: No
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          2/4
          How is compliance monitored?: Internal monitoring and verification systems

          What percentage of the company's supply chain volume does that represent?: 70%

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Annually

          For what percentage of suppliers does the company use/rely on external mechanisms to monitor compliance?: NA

          For what percentage of the commodity sourced by the company is deforestation/conversion monitored at the farm level on production units known to be in the company's supply chain?: NA

          For what percent of suppliers does the company directly monitor compliance of production or processing operations?: NA
          ""All suppliers – within the Supplier Excellence program and outside of it - are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct. 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. 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. Our purchases of commodities are managed by a dedicated procurement officer who conducts ongoing sustainability and deforestation issues tracking via news sources. For example, in recent years, this tracking identified emerging deforestation issues with a supplier being targeted by NGO campaigns. We subsequently met with the supplier’s sustainability manager and were able to gather adequate information about how deforestation risks were being measured and mitigated. [...] The program comprises approximately 4 beef suppliers covering approximately 70% of our procured volume for this commodity."
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
          1/2
          Does the company work with the non-compliant supplier to develop an implementation plan to remedy associated harms or non-compliance?: Yes

          Does the company commit to engage with rightsholders, Indigenous peoples and local communities when developing the implementation plan?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non compliance with code of conduct

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: 'Work with suppliers individually to enact change'

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: Yes
          "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. At the highest level, governance for responsible sourcing is managed through our Supplier Code of Conduct, outlining the basic expectations for doing business with Conagra Brands. For products and regions where we source ingredients with high deforestation risks, we implement context-specific sourcing policies to minimize impacts, such as sourcing only certified product or avoiding high-risk geographies. When taking action on ingredient or packaging material specific issues, we take a collaborative approach, with our technical experts working hand-in-hand with category managers in Enterprise Procurement. We tailor our management approach to compliment the influence and relationships we have in our supply chain. For example, where we have direct relationships with suppliers, we work with each individually to enact change. In instances where we’re managing responsible sourcing issues embedded further in our supply chain, we often leverage the expertise and influence of NGO or industry associations to drive change in the marketplace"
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • * commodity scores for which a company is not a powerbroker are given half the weighting of other commodities in total scores

  • Commitment strength
    15/17
    Avg. score
  • Implementation and Reporting
    18/56
    Avg. score
  • Associated Human Rights Abuses
    6/17
    Avg. score

Profile

ConAgra Foods is an American manufacturer of packaged food products as well as a provider of commercial products and foodservice. Its products are mostly frozen and refrigerated foods with well-known brands including Banquet, Blue Bonnet and Slim Jim, but it also produces cereals and snacks. ConAgra Foods is a major global player for oils and fats, sweet and savoury snacks, and ready meals. ConAgra Brands Inc is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Packaged Foods & Meats, Paper Packaging
Segments
Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
United States
Company Type
Company type 
CO
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

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