Sponsor
Emerging Leaders Program
Thank you to our program sponsors:
“Cryovac® Brand Packaging, a part of Sealed Air, has always viewed itself as an integral part of the meat industry, providing consumers globally with safe, nutritious, and affordable protein. Part of what makes the Meat Industry special is the hardworking people involved and the way they pitch in to solve problems together. Sponsoring the Emerging Leaders Program to help foster the next generation of industry leaders is something that we take great pride in.”
Shawn Harris, Executive Director of Marketing, Cryovac
Sealed Air Corporate
Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE), is a leading global provider of packaging solutions that integrate sustainable, high-performance materials, automation, equipment and services. Sealed Air designs, manufactures and delivers packaging solutions that preserve food, protect goods and automate packaging processes. We deliver our packaging solutions to an array of end markets including fresh proteins, foods, fluids and liquids, medical and life science, e-commerce retail, logistics and omnichannel fulfillment operations, and industrials. Our globally recognized solution brands include CRYOVAC® brand food packaging, LIQUIBOX® brand liquids systems, SEALED AIR® brand protective packaging, AUTOBAG® brand automated packaging systems, and BUBBLE WRAP® brand packaging. In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,400 employees who serve customers in 117 countries/territories.
CRYOVAC® brand
For 85 years, CRYOVAC® has empowered the food industry. Our solutions blend material science, durable and reliable equipment, technical expertise, and end-to-end service to create unparalleled packaging quality for food processors, retailers, and foodservice operators.
Environ Energy
Environ Energy is a leading energy and sustainability consulting firm that helps organizations navigate the transition to a low-carbon future. They specialize in data-driven energy procurement, risk management, and holistic sustainability solutions. The partnership between Environ Energy and the Meat Institute is designed to provide members of the meat and poultry industry with expert guidance on reducing energy costs and meeting ambitious environmental goals. Meat Institute members gain access to competitive electricity and natural gas supply contracts, helping to protect their facilities from market volatility and reduce operational overhead.
Environ provides specialized tools for carbon accounting, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, and ESG reporting, which are essential for members to track and report their sustainability progress. Environ specifically addresses the unique energy profiles of packers and processors, ensuring that solutions are tailored to industrial-scale manufacturing and refrigeration needs while reaching the goals of the Protein PACT.
