The Nelson Family of Companies
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment Statement (QHSE)
V.1.2023
From its inception in 1947, Nelson-Jameson’s founding principle has been the “Golden Rule.” Treating others as we want to be treated has guided the Nelson Family of Companies throughout our 75-plus years of business and continues to shape our approach to the health and welfare of our employees, our communities, the food industry, and the environment.
The following encompasses and applies to the Nelson Family of Companies, including Nelson-Jameson, Inc., NEXT Logistics, and all employees therewithin. In addition to our ESG mission, and guiding principles, we have created five core areas of concentration we call “Our Commitments.” Our commitments reflect/reference United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, GRI Standards, and ISO 26000 Standards, as well as biennial materiality assessment results.
QHSE standards are set, maintained, and measured by our Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Task Force, the management team, Employee Experience, and regulatory department, in consultation with the Board of Directors. Core principles and commitments are reviewed every two years.
Mission
Our Golden Rule Philosophy guides our operations and business processes to promote environmental, social, governance responsibilities, and sustainable economics.
Our Principles
Service
Efficiently provide products, programs, and services of unsurpassed value to food processors, creating safe, quality food, from a single source.
Ethics
Morally, honestly, and fairly striving to provide superior value; while going the extra mile to pursue excellence in every facet of our endeavors.
Sound Business Practices
Create continual operational excellence that ensures the Nelson Family of Companies' ability to grow as a valuable and responsible link in the supply chain, and to be a positive force in our communities.
Our Commitments
Meaningful Partnerships
We strive to create meaningful, lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, and all other stakeholders in daily business: focused on mutual growth, development, trust, and security. The Nelson Family of Companies conducts business ethically and morally with honesty and fairness.
Food Safety and Quality
We hold ourselves accountable with rigorous operational food safety standards to ensure and exceed expectations as a link to food safety and quality in the supply chain. The Nelson Family of Companies advocates for the development of research, regulatory assistance, education, and the development of future generations of food and beverage processing industry talent. Food safety and quality reflects who we are: our name will be synonymous with the continued advocacy and support needed to make that goal a reality in perpetuity.
Community Enrichment and Engagement
The Nelson Family of Companies is committed to bettering the communities in which we are established. In addition to providing meaningful job opportunities, and being a proactive force in local economic development, we actively support non-profit and civic organizations that positively impact the quality of life of our employees, their families, and the communities in which we live and work, through both volunteer opportunities and financial contributions through our Foundation.
Sustainable Supply
We engage with stakeholders to ensure a fair, ethical supply chain, and a sustainable environmental future. We are committed to finding new efficiencies to help reduce our footprint, and by working with suppliers/manufacturers on sourcing sustainable, ethically produced product solutions that ensure the safety of the food supply.
Thriving Employees
The wellness of our employees is promoted through a safe, healthful, and pleasant work environment. We provide opportunities for personal growth and reward superior performance with a Total Rewards program. Employees should feel engaged, supported, and part of an organization that reaffirms the importance and worth of the individual, as well as being a valued member of the team we have created to serve the industry.