MADISON, Wis. -- Jack Link's Beef Jerky has been recognized as a 2014 Green Master in the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council's Green Masters Program.
The council judges applicants to the program a comprehensive range of sustainability actions, from energy to water to educational outreach.
As a Green Master, Jack Link's joins a select group of companies scoring in the top 20% of the program. It joined the Green Masters Program last year, and in a year, worked their way up to the Green Master level.
"At Jack Link's, we strive to be environmental and social sustainability leaders," said Thomas Myers, manager of corporate sustainability at Jack Link's. "To do this, we build strong partnerships with other industry leaders. The partnership we have with the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council and the Green Masters Program has provided us with a knowledgeable network that enables us to achieve our goals."
In 2013, Jack Link's Minong, Wis., headquarters facility funded the construction of a 13-mile gas pipeline from Trego to its facility in Minong. This brought more reliable, affordable and cleaner energy to the area, while reducing their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions significantly. In addition, its facility in New Glarus, Wis., achieved zero-waste-to-landfill status in 2013 and 2014.
After energy assessments in 2014, both Wisconsin facilities in Minong and New Glarus will receive high-efficiency HVAC upgrades. This will reduce humidity, balance airflow, use free cooling from outside air and greatly improve the energy efficiency and air quality in the company's manufacturing plants.
"Wisconsin should be proud of the accomplishments of Jack Link's," said Tom Eggert, executive director of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. "Jack Link's has made incredible steps towards reducing their carbon footprint, and we are delighted to welcome them into our network of Wisconsin businesses, all striving for sustainability with a triple-bottom-line perspective."
Jack Link's is a leader in the meat snack category. Known for its Messin' With Sasquatch advertising campaign, Jack Link's offers more than 100 products at convenience stores and other retail outlets in more than 40 countries.
Members help make our journalism possible. Become a CSP member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.