“In January 2021, we set out to establish a set of sustainability goals that would inspire progress within the U.S. cattle production community. These goals are producer-focused and science-based. We know that U.S. beef is the most sustainable in the world, and that we’ll only continue to improve. It’s time to carry that message to the rest of the world.”

– Marty Smith, Past President, Sustainability Goals Task Force Chairman, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association


icon-environment-white.pngCARE FOR OUR ANIMALS & LAND

SOCIAL GOAL

Enhance trust in cattle producers as responsible stewards of their animals and resources by expanding educational opportunities in animal care and handling programs to further improve animal well-being.

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icon-social-white.pngCARE FOR OUR PEOPLE

SOCIAL GOAL

Continuously improve our industry’s workforce safety and well-being.

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icon-environment-white.pngCARE FOR OUR PLANET

ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL

Demonstrate the climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040.

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ECONOMIC GOAL

Create and enhance opportunities that result in a quantifiable increase in producer profitability and economic sustainability by 2025.

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