FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The report focuses on continued stewardship and carbon neutrality goals
MARSHFIELD, WI - January 30, 2025 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food processing industry, has issued its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive update on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and community investment. Since 1947, the company has been a trusted source of food and dairy industry processing supplies, driven by a steadfast commitment to exceptional service. The 2024 report shares updates across five key areas: Meaningful Partnerships, Food Safety & Quality, Community Enrichment & Engagement, Sustainable Supply, and Thriving Employees.
“Transparency is key to our commitment to corporate responsibility, and we’re proud to share our latest report showcasing the strides we’ve made toward our ESG goals,” says Mike Rindy, President of Nelson-Jameson. “As a company dedicated to both excellence and sustainability, we remain committed to safeguarding the integrity of America’s food supply.”
Nelson-Jameson’s commitment to sustainability and community impact is evident in its 2024 efforts, which include over $237,000 in community investments, a $10,000 increase in educational contributions, and advancements in sustainable sourcing. The company also conducted its first greenhouse gas (GHG) baseline study to evaluate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, a critical step in setting actionable targets to reduce its climate impact and achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035. Additionally, Nelson-Jameson earned its first EcoVadis award, a globally recognized sustainability assessment, securing a bronze medal that places the company in the top 35% of those evaluated. This recognition highlights meaningful progress in sustainable sourcing, GHG measurement, and broader environmental initiatives.
Nelson-Jameson has also achieved a perfect 100% combined average in its Safe Quality Food (SQF) scores, underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to food safety. This achievement reflects its dedication to partnering with customers to ensure that all products are received, handled, stored, and delivered with the highest standards of quality and safety. The company also offered over 2042 hours of essential employee training and development, a 57% increase from the previous year.
"We are proud to share our continued development in building a thoughtful, committed corporate responsibility program. Though there is much yet to accomplish, we have made great strides in advancing sustainable operations with environmental, social, and governance principles in mind,” says Mat Bartkowiak, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Development at Nelson-Jameson. “At the end of the day, we want to be a company that our stakeholders feel good about doing business with and where our employees take pride and find purpose in what we accomplish together.”
Learn more about the company at www.nelsonjameson.com. Access the full report here: Nelson-Jameson Corporate Responsibility Report
