Tyson Foods, Inc. scores 15/100 (Critical concern) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Tyson Foods, Inc. joint 798th of 809 companies scored, and 7th of 8 in Food & Beverage (meat/dairy).
Tyson Foods operates one of the largest meat-processing supply chains with minimal emissions reduction, severe water pollution, and documented greenwashing. Scope 3 emissions remain unquantified at scale, absolute emissions have risen despite 2030 targets, and the company agreed in November 2025 to stop making net-zero claims entirely.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (5/10, 3/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Water Impact (0/10, 1/10).
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Where Tyson Foods, Inc. sits among food & beverage (meat/dairy) peers.
Among the 8 major food & beverage (meat/dairy) brands we've scored, Tyson Foods, Inc. sits 7th of 8.
Score history begins 8 February 2026.
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Tyson Foods is the world's largest meat processor, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. With 133,000 employees and $54.4 billion in FY2025 revenue, it produces beef, pork, and poultry for domestic and international markets. The company operates 239 facilities globally, making it a dominant actor in industrial animal agriculture and a major driver of deforestation and water pollution.
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