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Hormel Food has been named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

The company was ranked 77th

The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 141 ESG transparency and performance factors in eight pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, finance, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance.

“We are honored to be named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for the 12th consecutive year. This recognition is a continued testament to the outstanding work being done by our team members and company to build business and social value,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods. “During these uncertain times, it is more important than ever that companies continue to support the communities where they live and work. Hormel Foods continues to be a leader in this area by donating more than $1 million and 1 million meals to hunger-relief efforts, supporting senior citizens and graduating seniors, in addition to our ongoing social and environmental commitments.”

To compile the ranking, corporate data and information is obtained from publicly available sources only, rather than questionnaires or company submissions. Companies have the option to verify data collected for the ranking at no cost. Data and information used in the 2020 edition of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is from March 6, 2019 to March 13, 2020.

Third-party organizations continue to recognize Hormel Foods for its efforts. Recent recognition includes: being named a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times, being named one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes and being ranked No. 8 in the consumer foods products category on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, among many others.

For access to the complete 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020 ranking and methodology visit: https://100best.3blmedia.com/.