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While our sustainability efforts continue to grow as we
explore and implement new opportunities, our core
values have remained true over the years. For more than
100 years, these values—Respect for Resources, Spirit of
Innovation, and Passion for People—have guided all our
efforts…and continue to guide them.
Today’s Simplot is a far-reaching organization with roots
in seed production, farming, animal nutrition, ranching,
fertilizer manufacturing, frozen food processing, food
brands, and distribution—all of which embrace sustainable
practices. This includes leading innovations in genetics
to grow healthy foods and reduce waste; constructing
state-of-the-art processing facilities that reduce
At Simplot, our
commitment to
sustainability is
founded on our
core values.
Company values:
sustainability remains
at the heart of all we do
We are committed
to using the best
science in natural
resource management,
reclamation practices,
waste reduction and
compliance with
environmental laws
and regulations.
Respect for
resources
We place a priority
on creating and
embracing new ideas
and technologies that
help us work smarter
in all levels of
operations to improve
customer value,
efficiency, lower
costs and reduce
operational impact.
Spirit of
innovation
We take care of
the safety of our
employees and our
communities. We
are highly dedicated
to our customers,
partnerships,
philanthropy and
volunteerism.
Passion for
people
energy consumption; and partnering with conservation
organizations to help improve water quality and trout
habitat. These represent just a few illustrations of our
passion and commitment to sustainability across our
business.
In fact, in a very real way, sustainability is our business.
At Simplot, we believe in taking care of the planet that
takes care of us. Sustainability is woven into the very
fabric of our organization, driving us to unearth new
ways of working smarter, more efficiently, and more
cost-effectively as we help feed the world for generations
to come.