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Amick's Boiler Upgrade Cuts Water + Carbon Without Sacrificing Sanitation

OSI Sustainability

Nov 1, 2022
2 min

Amick's Boiler Upgrade Cuts Water + Carbon Without Sacrificing Sanitation

Amick is reducing water use by upgrading the chemicals used to remove impurities and keep the boiler running efficiently.

At TurOSI, An Elevated Frontline Supervisor Training Program Tackles Tough Topics

OSI Sustainability

Sep 23, 2022
3 min

At TurOSI, An Elevated Frontline Supervisor Training Program Tackles Tough Topics

TurOSI managers introduced an elevated leadership training program for specific TurOSI needs and tackling even the most difficult topics.

OSI's New Approach to Safety in North America Drives Results

OSI Sustainability

Aug 22, 2022
3 min

OSI's New Approach to Safety in North America Drives Results

OSI's Health and Safety overhaul began in 2020 with the introduction of a new key safety metric called the Safety Performance Rating.

Armed With Data, Carbon Neutral Trial Farm Plots Next Steps

OSI Sustainability

Jul 25, 2022
2 min

Armed With Data, Carbon Neutral Trial Farm Plots Next Steps

OSI Europe has been working with its partner Pickstock Telford to make a 650-acre trial farm in the U.K. carbon neutral by 2030.

Living Our Values From OSI Executive Offices to the Factory Floor

nkiedrowski

Jun 2, 2022
3 min

Living Our Values From OSI Executive Offices to the Factory Floor

OSI Europe recently executed a campaign to remind our team members what our values look like in action.

Adopting a Common Language for Sustainability Reporting

nkiedrowski

May 31, 2022
2 min

Adopting a Common Language for Sustainability Reporting

OSI has been working for years to standardize the data we collect to track progress toward our sustainability goals.

Family With YouTube Following Named OSI 365 Farmers

nkiedrowski

May 25, 2022
4 min

Family With YouTube Following Named OSI 365 Farmers 

A family of dairy farmers in Poland with deep community ties are the newest members of our Sustainable 365 Farmer Recognition Program.

TurOSI Embarks on Ambitious Sustainable Packaging Journey

nkiedrowski

May 12, 2022
3 min

TurOSI Embarks on Ambitious Sustainable Packaging Journey

TurOSI, the OSI joint venture in Australia, recently committed to meeting ambitious national sustainable packaging targets.

OSI Europe Graduate Program Attracts Young Talent, Grows Next Leaders

nkiedrowski

Feb 25, 2022
4 min

OSI Europe Graduate Program Attracts Young Talent, Grows Next Leaders

OSI Europe’s Graduate Program aims to attract young talent and give them the opportunity to find a good fit for their skills and interests.

From Factories to Corporate Offices, OSI is Updating its Workplace with Safety as the Focus

nkiedrowski

Feb 25, 2022
4 min

From Factories to Corporate Offices, OSI is Updating its Workplace with Safety as the Focus

OSI is updating its workplace with safety as the focus using new systems, metrics and technology and making ergonomic improvements.

nkiedrowski

Feb 25, 2022
3 min

Meeting the Needs of our Community

OSI has the unique opportunity to give back to the communities in which we operate while aligning our efforts with our core business values.

OSI’s Launches Professional Development Training Program in North America

nkiedrowski

Feb 25, 2022
3 min

OSI’s Launches Professional Development Training Program in North America

OSI launches professional development training program in North America for supervisors and assistant supervisors.

A People Approach to Winning at Circularity

nkiedrowski

Jan 25, 2022
4 min

A People Approach to Winning at Circularity

OSI Poland's Ostróda facility was awarded first place in the "GOZpodarz 2021" contest.

Sustainability Is A Process Not An Event

Nicole Johnson-Hoffman

Nov 18, 2021
4 min

Sustainability Is A Process Not An Event

Op-ed by Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer for OSI Europe.

The Power of Standardizing Carbon Accounting to Thoughtfully Address Climate Change

nkiedrowski

Nov 10, 2021
3 min

The Power of Standardizing Carbon Accounting to Thoughtfully Address Climate Change

OSI completed our carbon accounting and implemented this tool across our global regions to standardize our carbon footprint reporting.

OSI Celebrates Food Safety Always During Global Food Safety Week

nkiedrowski

Nov 10, 2021
2 min

OSI Celebrates Food Safety Always During Global Food Safety Week

This past quarter OSI facilities across the globe celebrated Food Safety Week.

nkiedrowski

Oct 25, 2021
2 min

Introducing Our New Food Safety Culture Brand: Food Safety Always

OSI introduced a new food safety culture brand - Food Safety Always -to take ownership of food safety and keep the world’s food supply safe.

OSI Commemorates World Environment Day by Creating a New Native Species Garden

nkiedrowski

Sep 27, 2021
2 min

OSI Commemorates World Environment Day by Creating a New Native Species Garden

OSI is committed to protecting the ecosystems that we operate in. Our most recent step is creating our Native Species Garden.

Global Sustainability Councils Capture "Every Ounce of Innovation"

nkiedrowski

Aug 24, 2021
4 min

Global Sustainability Councils Capture "Every Ounce of Innovation"

Our sustainability champions ensure our goals are prioritized in every region of operation and key department.

New Benchmarking Results Show Increased Engagement with Sustainability Strategy in Europe

nkiedrowski

Aug 13, 2021
3 min

New Benchmarking Results Show Increased Engagement with Sustainability Strategy in Europe

OSI Europe has implemented a benchmarking exercise with all beef suppliers to understand progress towards OSI’s global sustainability goals.

Restoring Ecosystems On World Environment Day, and Every Day

nkiedrowski

Jul 7, 2021
4 min

Restoring Ecosystems On World Environment Day, and Every Day

OSI employees from Ukraine to the United States participated in activities to raise awareness about the planet's critical ecosystems.

What is OSI Doing to Progress Animal Welfare?

nkiedrowski

May 3, 2021
3 min

What is OSI Doing to Progress Animal Welfare?

In Europe, Animal Welfare is a core priority, with strategies in place to promote the highest standards from farm to customer.

Keep the Goal in Sight: Defining Sustainability for OSI’s Far Reaching Supply Chain

nkiedrowski

Apr 28, 2021
8 min

Keep the Goal in Sight: Defining Sustainability for OSI’s Far Reaching Supply Chain

Sustainability is a broad concept, which makes it essential for any organization looking to ‘become more sustainable.’

Water, Energy, and Community Projects: A Triple Approach To Sustainability in the Ukraine

nkiedrowski

Mar 29, 2021
3 min

Water, Energy, and Community Projects: A Triple Approach To Sustainability in the Ukraine

OSI Ukraine has prioritized improving water quality, reducing energy consumption and education and community projects.

A Practical Guide to Supply Chain Sustainability

nkiedrowski

Mar 26, 2021
3 min

A Practical Guide to Supply Chain Sustainability

The men and women working to source raw ingredients for major brands play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating a brand's reputation.

As Interest in Group Housed Pork Rises, OSI Helps Customers Fulfill Commitments

nkiedrowski

Mar 15, 2021
4 min

As Interest in Group Housed Pork Rises, OSI Helps Customers Fulfill Commitments

As a sustainability-focused company, we are dedicated to ensuring that all the raw materials we source meet our own standards.

The Benefits of a Sustainable Procurement Strategy

nkiedrowski

Mar 5, 2021
2 min

The Benefits of a Sustainable Procurement Strategy

Sustainable supply chains have grown to increasingly affect brand reputation and, consequently, the bottom line.

OSI Tackles Biggest Carbon Emitters for Maximum Reduction in Emissions

nkiedrowski

Feb 16, 2021
3 min

OSI Tackles Biggest Carbon Emitters for Maximum Reduction in Emissions

OSI Europe is reducing emissions at all stages of the beef supply chain, from farm through processing.

OSI’s Rotational Management Trainees Are Next Generation of Industry Leaders

nkiedrowski

Feb 11, 2021
5 min

OSI’s Rotational Management Trainees Are Next Generation of Industry Leaders

The Rotational Management Training (RMT) Program is a key talent pipeline for OSI.

OSI Europe Monitoring Industry Achievement of Sustainability Goals through Benchmarking

nkiedrowski

Feb 3, 2021
3 min

OSI Europe Monitoring Industry Achievement of Sustainability Goals through Benchmarking

OSI Europe has successfully piloted a sustainability benchmarking system amongst their supplier base in the UK, Germany and Poland.

nkiedrowski

Jan 7, 2021
1 min

New Animated Video Tells OSI's Sustainability Story

A complementary video to our Global Sustainability Report distills our extensive sustainability work into two minutes of animation.

nkiedrowski

Dec 21, 2020
4 min

Our Ongoing Sustainability Journey

Our Global Sustainability Report offers our comprehensive look at how we think about sustainability and what we are doing to manage impact.

OSI Sustainability Report: A Close Look at Our Progress Towards 2025 Goals

nkiedrowski

Dec 17, 2020
2 min

OSI Sustainability Report: A Close Look at Our Progress Towards 2025 Goals

We've taken a methodical approach to measuring our progress toward goals we passionately care about in our new global sustainability report.

OSI Global Sustainability Report: How We Determine Our Priorities and Targets

nkiedrowski

Dec 10, 2020
3 min

OSI Global Sustainability Report: How We Determine Our Priorities and Targets

We determine our sustainability priority areas through an extensive process called a Materiality Analysis.

OSI Global Sustainability Report: Building Trust Through Rigorous Reporting Standards

nkiedrowski

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

OSI Global Sustainability Report: Building Trust Through Rigorous Reporting Standards

Our new global sustainability report is prepared in accordance with GRI Standards, and relatedly, is our most robust iteration yet.

Letter From Our Chief Sustainability Officer on the Launch of OSI's Global Sustainability Report

nkiedrowski

Dec 2, 2020
2 min

Letter From Our Chief Sustainability Officer on the Launch of OSI's Global Sustainability Report

December 2, 2020 I'm proud to share with you OSI's 2020-2021 Global Sustainability Report, "Growing Together." It is our third biennial...

OSI Europe Takes a Crucial Step in Tracking Sustainability Progress in the Beef Industry

nkiedrowski

Nov 26, 2020
3 min

OSI Europe Takes a Crucial Step in Tracking Sustainability Progress in the Beef Industry

November 26, 2020 OSI Europe has introduced a supplier benchmarking system to understand and support the progression of sustainability in...

nkiedrowski

Nov 19, 2020
3 min

Helping Employees Balance Work and Life Through Benefits and Flexibility

November 19, 2020 Kelly Folisi was a working mother of one when she started her career as a recruiter at OSI. In her three years at the...

Food Solutions and Foodworks Sites in Europe Exceed Zero Waste to Landfill Goal

nkiedrowski

Nov 17, 2020
2 min

Food Solutions and Foodworks Sites in Europe Exceed Zero Waste to Landfill Goal

November 17, 2020 OSI Europe’s Food Solutions and Foodworks sites are taking steps to reduce the quantity of waste ending up in landfill,...

Drawing on a Pioneer's Teachings to Track Animal Welfare in North America

nkiedrowski

Nov 12, 2020
4 min

Drawing on a Pioneer's Teachings to Track Animal Welfare in North America

November 12, 2020 Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, became one of the world's leading...

OSI Europe Makes Big Steps Towards Achieving Their Environmental Sustainability Targets

nkiedrowski

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

OSI Europe Makes Big Steps Towards Achieving Their Environmental Sustainability Targets

November 12, 2020 OSI Europe is making big steps towards achieving ambitious environmental sustainability targets set out in 2018. With...

OSI Headquarters Pilots New Composting Program for Food Waste

nkiedrowski

Nov 3, 2020
4 min

OSI Headquarters Pilots New Composting Program for Food Waste

This new initiative turns cafeteria waste into nutrient-rich soil and is part of OSI’s commitment to conservation.

Animal Welfare High on the Agenda for OSI Europe

nkiedrowski

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Animal Welfare High on the Agenda for OSI Europe

October 21, 2020 Optimizing animal health and welfare throughout the supply chain is a key focus for OSI Europe as they prioritize...

In China, OSI's Hebei Plant Slashes Energy Use in Sanitation

nkiedrowski

Oct 15, 2020
3 min

In China, OSI's Hebei Plant Slashes Energy Use in Sanitation

As OSI strives to reduce our environmental footprint, we've been working to cut back on water and energy resources.

Collaborative Partnership Reaches for Carbon Neutral Farming

nkiedrowski

Oct 12, 2020
3 min

Collaborative Partnership Reaches for Carbon Neutral Farming

OSI Europe and the Pickstock family join forces with agri nutrition specialists, Devenish Nutrition, to deliver a carbon neutral farming sys

Putting Human Rights First Across OSI's Global Network

nkiedrowski

Oct 10, 2020
3 min

Putting Human Rights First Across OSI's Global Network

OSI adhere to a number of policies and commitments that guide our interactions with others and hold us to the highest standards, across geog

nkiedrowski

Oct 2, 2020
3 min

OSI Sustainability Newsletter: Highlights From Issue 6 | October 2020

As you'll see in this issue, employees want to know what is happening in our upstream sourcing practices and feel connected to driving susta

OSI is Reaching Farmers at Home with Online Training Modules

nkiedrowski

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

OSI is Reaching Farmers at Home with Online Training Modules

OSI Europe has collaborated with ASAP to help improve best practice knowledge transfer order to drive on-farm performance and sustainability

OSI Celebrates Another Successful Global Food Safety Week

nkiedrowski

Sep 25, 2020
4 min

OSI Celebrates Another Successful Global Food Safety Week

OSI facilities and offices around the world celebrate the company's third annual Global Food Safety Week.

OSI Focuses on Building a Food Safety Culture

nkiedrowski

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

OSI Focuses on Building a Food Safety Culture

Ensuring that everyone in the OSI family really gets the importance of producing and selling high quality, safe food is our top priority. He