Sustainability

Sustainability

At Greater Omaha, we believe the world’s future begins with what we do today as a global business leader. Company-wide efforts support our goals to breathe cleaner air, conserve water, eliminate waste, and make an impact on food insecurities in our community.

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Food Safety

Greater Omaha is dedicated to producing the safest, clean, and most wholesome beef products available in the industry today. Our facilities meet all USDA requirements for the production, sale, and distribution of safe beef products. Our Fabrication and harvesting plant uses a state-of-the-art twelve-step, multiple-hurdle concept effective in pathogen intervention and bacteria removal. These steps allow us to monitor, assess and control product safety continually and effectively.

The Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS), an independent third-party,  conducts comprehensive audits on food safety to ensure we meet USDA requirements for producing, selling and distributing safe beef products.

 

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Valuing Our Employees

At Greater Omaha, our big family includes nearly 1500 employees. We care about their health, safety, and helping them grow in their jobs. Our continued education, promotion incentives, and many other benefits show employees our appreciation and commitment to their well-being. Greater Omaha isn’t just where we work; it’s where we can do well and achieve success.

Diverse Workforce

A diverse workforce allows us to benefit from a variety of perspectives and strengthens our global competitiveness. At Greater Omaha Packing, we invest in a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can learn, develop and reach beyond their goals.

A Safe Workplace

Our team’s safety is our top priority. We achieve this through strong safety policies, daily training, and continuous improvements in our facilities and work practices. Our SMART Team, comprising respected team members from the frontlines, address safety concerns with managers.

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Enviro-Economic Integrity

Our commitment to both environmental stewardship and economic viability sustains every decision we make, ensuring that our actions align with the well-being of our planet and the prosperity of the communities we serve.

Environmental Stewardship

At the heart of our organization lies a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. We recognize that the well-being of our planet is paramount, and we are steadfast in our efforts to minimize our ecological footprint and are dedicated to conserving water, using cleaner electricity, and reducing our reliance on natural gas.

Economic Viability

Our commitment to sustainability goes hand in hand with our dedication to economic viability. By making responsible choices, we can contribute to the well-being of our community and the global economy by selecting suppliers who share our commitment, supporting small family farms, creating job opportunities,  actively reducing and recycling our resources and beyond.

 

 

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Humane Handling

For over three decades, Greater Omaha has proudly upheld Dr. Temple Grandin’s humane design principles as the foundation of our Humane Handling System. Dr. Grandin’s visionary approach has been at the heart of our operations, guiding us in creating a sustainable and humane harvest facility. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond the scope of our operations; it is a fundamental part of our identity. We have meticulously designed and managed our facility to minimize environmental impact while ensuring the well-being of our employees and the animals we work with.

 

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Our Commitment to the Community

The Omaha community has fostered Greater Omaha Packing since our humble beginnings. Today, as one of the metro area’s largest employers, we believe it an honor and moral obligation to give back to our community of friends and family. Local involvement aligns with our core values and includes activities with non-profit organizations, charities, scholarship programs, and other opportunities meaningful to our team. A staple in the community for over 100 years, Greater Omaha’s goal is to carry on serving and bettering the lives of our neighbors for generations to come.

We value our employees and recognize their busy lives in and out of the workplace. Our community commitment extends to offering paid time off to attend scheduled volunteer activities during normal working hours.

The Greater Omaha Foundation was created to focus on the ongoing support of local organizations committed to the betterment of our community. Funding is prioritized but not limited to hunger relief, enhancing the lives of others, and enriching the lives of our youth. Opportunities and requests to engage future donations are determined on an individual basis.

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