Our sustainability goals

in 2022, the USRSB set High-Priority Indicator Goals & Sector Targets around six key indicators of sustainability: air & greenhouse gas emissions, land resources, water resources, employee safety & well-being , animal health & well-being and efficiency & yield. These goals were set after a more than two year process that included contributions from all sectors of the supply chain as well as a third party review. These goals and targets are a starting point for accelerating improvements; they are not an endpoint, rather they are a catalyst for the industry to innovate and demonstrate our collective ambition to improve outcomes.

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Our Framework

The U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework is a resource developed to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in all types of operations and companies throughout the beef industry. The document includes a definition of beef sustainability and outlines the key metrics against which advancements towards improvement can be measured.

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Recognition Program

The USRSB Recognition Program was built to help facilitate voluntary adoption of the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework. We recognize programs from all sectors of the beef supply chain.

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Supported Projects

To promote and encourage continuous improvement in sustainability of the U.S. beef value chain, the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is dedicated to recognizing and supporting, as appropriate, sustainability projects whose aims are consistent with our mission and vision.

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ABout us

The USRSB is a multi-stakeholder initiative comprised of members throughout the beef supply chain — from pasture to plate. The USRSB centers itself around continuous improvement of sustainability in the beef industry, constantly exploring opportunities to support, advance and communicate the work of its members and key industry partners. We serve as convener and collaborator for industry members to share in their efforts while ultimately supporting each organizations unique needs.

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