The Oregon meat processor wants to expand traceability with its product.

Retailers and consumers have different perceptions, according to surveys.

Corporate Knights assessed nearly 7,000 companies and ranked the top 100.

The group will focus on achieving net-zero based on its global sustainability goals.

Regenerative agriculture, packaging and electricity all will play roles in meeting the target.

The certification will help ranchers, farmers put a premium on beef raised to reduce emissions.

The two companies will leverage each other’s biotech capabilities and product development expertise.

The joint venture will provide technology development and precision fermentation.