investment and operational practices are driven by more than the
regulations. The state-of-the-art
membrane bioreactor in operation
in Cold Spring, in fact, is just the
most visible sign of a corporate
commitment to protect the environment.
In 2010, GNP Company con-
ducted a life cycle assessment
to measure the environmental
impact of its Just BARE chicken
product across the value chain.
The assessment showed that a
signi;cant portion of the envi-
ronmental impacts fall outside
the company’s direct operational
control.
; 35 percent of greenhouse gas
emissions occur “upstream”
and are related to growing corn
and other feed ingredients.
;37 percent come from its own
operations, including the en-
ergy used in facilities and
materials in packaging.
; 28 percent occur “
downstream” and result from
activities like distribution,
retail, cooking and disposal.
While the company’s
initial focus has been on
reducing environmental
impacts that are within its
control, there are plans to
engage grain producers,
growers, retailers and customer partners in creating
positive change across the
entire supply chain. ;
The Cold Spring facility’s effluent is cleaner than
the river’s waters: Angling for northern pike where
the effluent enters the Sauk River.
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