Sustainability
Sustainability at the Core of Production
Feeding the world requires protecting natural resources for future generations. That is why Frimsa views sustainability as an integral business function rather than an added cost. By investing in planet-positive solutions including renewable energy, waste reduction systems, water treatment and regenerative cattle grazing models, Frimsa aims to future-proof beef production while restoring ecosystems. This visionary leadership has positioned them as stewards of environmental excellence within the global meat industry.
Regenerative Agriculture for a Shared Future
Delving deeper, 73% of Frimsa’s electricity demands are fulfilled through renewables like solar and biogas harvested from cattle waste. Their net-zero ambitions also include industry collaborations on genetic studies to develop cattle breeds requiring less resource-intensive farming. And revitalizing grazing lands protects vital carbon sinks to offset emissions. For Frimsa, sustainability creates value. As stewards of the land, we safeguard our planet while producing higher quality beef through regenerative practices.
Sustainable Food System Partnerships
As early adopters of sustainable strategies long before most competitors, Frimsa’s vision reflects an intrinsic belief that good business practices nourish communities and safeguard shared natural resources for future viability. We invested over $25 million in targeted initiatives aligned to this eco-conscious ethos.
Our processing facilities harness recycled water in cleaning operations and feature wastewater treatment infrastructure sustaining quality standards. We also integrate sensor-based IoT across plants to generate real-time insights on optimizing energy, water usage and minimizing unnecessary waste.
Additionally, our sustainability agenda prioritizes partnerships beyond our gates to motivate broader adoption of environmentally progressive techniques. We collaborate with industry associations and farmers collectives on studies quantifying bioregional carbon cycles and strategies bolstering soil health through biodiverse flora while improving pasture yields. Most uniquely, Frimsa acts as microfinancier assisting smallholder farms increase resilience.
Our responsible husbandry training programs equip producers with expertise in sustainability principles applicable across operations of all scales. Participants also gain facilitated access to green technology vendor discounts that improve productivity and access higher-value markets.
Innovating Regenerative Agriculture
Cattle emissions comprise the majority of our supply chain’s carbon footprint. That is why Frimsa co-funds studies on breed selection and dietary supplements like algae that reduce methane outputs. We also assess manure management techniques minimizing effluents while generating biogas-based power, creating circular value. Our packaging vendors must demonstrate emissions reduction roadmaps aligned to our larger net-zero strategy. And we advocate for local policy innovations that incentivize regenerative agriculture benefitting regional smallholders through our industry federation. Continuous improvement across production and engagement with all players underpin impact at scale.