On-Demand Webinar — Partnering for Sustainability
The Pork Industry’s We Care® Commitment: The National Pork Board and Meat Institute advance U.S. pork sustainability through measurable goals, verified practices and partnerships — helping retail and foodservice leaders work toward sustainability and sourcing targets.
Why This Matters to Retail & Foodservice Sustainability Leaders
In agriculture, collaboration is essential. Across the barnyard and throughout the supply chain, stakeholders are united by a single mission: to produce safe, nutritious food responsibly and sustainably.
This on-demand webinar demonstrates how U.S. pork producers embrace that mission — partnering across industries, aligning with corporate sustainability frameworks, and contributing measurable progress toward shared environmental goals.
Featuring Jamie Burr, chief sustainability officer of the National Pork Board, and Sam Wildman of the Meat Institute, the session offers an inside look at how pork’s We Care® commitment supports B2B sustainability objectives in retail and foodservice.
📽️ Watch: On-Demand Webinar – 34 minutes
What the Webinar Covers
This session explores:
- How the We Care® platform’s six ethical principles guide animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
- Sustainability targets and progress reporting backed by third-party verification.
- How pork production aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, supporting ESG reporting.
- Case studies of supply chain partnerships that create mutual value.
- Opportunities for collaboration to accelerate sustainability impact across sectors.
Key Takeaways for Decision Makers
- U.S. pork producers have reduced land use by 79%, water use by 25%, and carbon emissions by 8% per pound of pork since 1960.
- Over 95% of pigs come from farms meeting rigorous Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQA Plus®) site assessments.
- Annual sustainability reporting provides transparent metrics for procurement and sustainability teams.
- True progress is fueled by cross-industry partnerships — because no one can achieve these goals alone.
Download The 2025 Report
Pork producers remain committed to advancing care for pigs, people and the planet. As we continue to make progress, we’re excited to welcome new partners to help us grow and strengthen our efforts across the supply chain.
The U.S. Pork Industry’s 2025 We Care® Sustainability Report showcases our progress, highlights our milestones and represents the everyday efforts of real pig farmers who are making a real difference.
Let’s Collaborate
We are actively seeking collaborations with brands committed to creating a bright, sustainable future for pork. Is that you?