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For the fourth consecutive year, Smithfield Romania continues the implementation of the program ”Adopt a School”, aimed at supporting primary and middle schools and provides financial support of almost RON one million.
Started 4 years ago at the initiative of Smithfield Romania and in partnership with Timiș and Arad Counties School Inspectorates, the project aims to continuously improve the educational process and the study conditions in the schools of the two counties and consists in funding the implementation of specific investment projects in the rehabilitation and renovation of school infrastructure, procurement and equipping with new IT&C teaching equipment for long-distance education or development of playgrounds and sports spaces.
”For over 15 years, investing in education has been one of Smithfield Romania’s priorities, by which we support the development of our communities. Last year has been a very difficult one for the educational system, as a result of measures taken against the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve decided to continue supporting teachers and students, helping where needed to achieve an efficient IT infrastructure that would enable long-distance education, but also to prepare schools optimally for the physical return of students to their classes”, said Goran Panici, General Manager Smithfield Romania.
In the school year 2020/2021, as part of the program “Adopt a School”, our company managed to financially support 34 primary and middle schools. The amounts allocated this school year are close to RON 1 million (RON 930,000). They were divided according to school size.
Since the start of this program in 2017, Smithfield Romania has invested over RON 2.48 million in the program.
The investment works in the current edition of the program “Adopt a School”, supported by Smithfield Romania, will be completed by the end of school year 2020-2021.
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Smithfield’s social responsibility programs have been recognized locally and internationally, company volunteers being rewarded with numerous awards, including: Smithfield Foods “Environmental and Sustainability Awards 2014” – for best practices in sustainability programs, "Diploma of Excellence" (PR Awards, 2014), and 2nd place and nominations at Romanian CSR Awards 2013, 2015 and 2016.
More details regarding the company’s active sustainability programs can be found at:
http://www.smithfield.ro/ro/in-comunitate/
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Smithfield Romania Funds Euro 280,000 Worth of Medical Projects
Smithfield Romania will finance medical projects worth Euro 280,000, under the social responsibility program ”Solidarity with the Medical System,” launched a month ago to support hospitals and medical institutions.
"We are pleased to supplement the funds available in this program, from Euro 250,000 to around Euro 280,000, to support as many applications as possible. In this first edition of the program, we will finance 22 projects, both with renowned hospital institutions in Timiș and Arad Counties, and with non-governmental organizations and foundations active in the medical and healthcare field. At this special time, it is more important than ever to be united," said Goran Panici, general manager Smithfield Romania.
The new financing program of Smithfield Romania was accessed by medical and public health institutions (regional, city, local hospitals), NGOs that have stipulated medical assistance as their object of activity and public care centers for the elderly, whose daily work involves the use of medical equipment.
With the new social responsibility program, ”Solidarity with the Medical System,” Smithfield Romania wants to give patients and their families hope in the medical system that can provide patients with fast diagnosis, treatment needed to European standards and safe care. Through partnerships with the medical institutions, the company aims to provide an extra chance for families in difficult situations.
The program started last month with a public appeal for submission of medical funding projects. This month, 22 beneficiaries were selected, including Timișoara Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital; ”Pius Brînzeu‟ County Emergency Hospital from Timișoara; Timișoara Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases; Arad County Clinical Emergency Hospital; Ineu Town Hospital; Oncohelp Association; Gătaia Psychiatric Hospital; and Save the Children Organization –Timișoara branch.
(The full list and description of each funded project can be found on the company’s website - https://www.smithfield.ro/ro/smithfield-romania/media)
For the past two years, Smithfield Romania has supported medical projects carried out by Louis Țurcanu Children’s Hospital from Timișoara; Donor Sanguis Banat Association; Cristian Șerban Foundation; Banat Association for Patients with Rheumatism; Dr. Karl Hospital from Jimbolia; Dr. Victor Babeș Association from Timișoara; Aurel Mogoșeanu Association for Anesthesia and Intensive Care; ”Pius Brînzeu‟ County Emergency Hospital from Timișoara; Timișoara Clinical Emergency Hospital; Teodor Andrei Municipal Hospital from Lugoj; Save the Children Organization, Railways Clinical Hospital from Timișoara; the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases from Timișoara – Cardioimpex Association; ”Dr. Victor Popescu” Military Emergency Clinical Hospital; and Timiș Inspectorate for Emergency Situations. The total value of this support is more than EUR 330,000.
About Smithfield Romania
Smithfield Romania has developed over time numerous social responsibility programs being, among others: initiator of the program “Food for Souls” – to support families with social needs, sponsor of the project "World Water Quality Monitoring Day" – a water quality analysis and monitoring program involving pupils and students, initiation of the social responsibility program ”Smithfield Friends” – a program to encourage volunteering among employees. Smithfield Romania social responsibility programs have been recognized locally and internationally, the company’s volunteers being rewarded with numerous awards, including: Smithfield Foods “Environmental and Sustainability Awards 2014”, "Diploma of Excellence" (PR Awards, 2014), as well as the 2nd prize and nominations at the Romanian CSR Awards gala, 2013, 2015 and 2016 editions, and also the most recent award: Smithfield Foods Sustainability Awards 2017 – for good practices in sustainability programs. Smithfield Romania responsibly treats its mission to provide good food, responsibly and to be a reliable company, which supports the development of employees and the communities in which they live and operate.
For eight consecutive years, Smithfield Romania has maintained the tradition of marking the International Food Day on October 16.
“The situation generated by the pandemic, faced by the entire world, has led us to choose a new way to continue implementing the program. This year, we have prepared an interactive video presenting the basic rules for proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle, as well as details about the type and role of vitamins”, said representatives of Smithfield Romania.
The beneficiaries of this video are the 1st to 8th grade students from over 60 communities in Timiș and Arad Counties.
Smithfield Romania aims, beyond its strictly business-related objectives, to invest and engage in the development of the local communities in which it operates. Running this campaign encourages a healthy lifestyle, a concept we want as a priority in school education, from the very first years of school.
For more information: https://www.smithfield.ro/ro/sustenabilitate/activitate-comunitara
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About International Food Day
The UN General Assembly decided in 1980 to mark the International Food Day, considering that “food is a fundamental human need and a necessary condition for the survival and prosperity of the human being”. Thus, every year, on October 16, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates the International Food Day. This day is currently celebrated in more than 150 countries.
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About Smithfield Romania – “Good food. Responsibly.”
Together, we believe in responsible performance and choose ethical principles for how we develop: with respect for the future, for our employees, and for our resources.
Animal welfare, employee health and safety, environmental protection, food quality and safety, community care and added value – these are not just interdependent principles, they are committed to the continuity of a responsible course of action.
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Information on Voivodeni Farm Activity in Terms of Environmental Protection, under GD 878/2005 on Public Access to Environmental Information
- Quarter II 2021 -
Voivodeni Livestock Farm – WTF, Finishing and Nursery – belonging to S.C. Smithfield Romania S.R.L. – Farms Division, operates according to the following regulatory acts:
- Integrated Environmental Permit no. 15 of 21.11.2018, valid with annual visa, according to decision no. 11524 of 18.09.2020;
- Water Management Permit no. 392 of 14.12.2020.
The quality of environmental factors shall be monitored in accordance with the frequencies laid down in the Integrated Environmental Permit and in the Water Management Permit. The indicators monitored are correlated with the specifics of the work carried out on site. Monitoring shall be conducted by accredited laboratories based on cooperation contracts concluded with the company.
There were no exceedances of environmental factors. The record of waste generated from the production process is kept at all times and the organization has constant concerns about reducing the amount of waste generated and increasing its recycling percentage. The recovery and elimination thereof has been carried out and continues to be carried out, only with authorized operators and in accordance with the legislation in force, ensuring their traceability.
The organization periodically reported the results of the monitoring activity to Arad Environmental Protection Agency, also transmitting all the reports requested according to the regulatory acts based on which the working point operates.
Information on Voiteni Farm Activity in Terms of Environmental Protection, under GD 878/2005 on Public Access to Environmental Information
- Quarter II 2021 -
Voiteni Livestock Farm – sows farm – belonging to S.C. Smithfield Romania S.R.L. – Farms Division, operates according to the following regulatory acts:
- Integrated Environmental Permit no. 1 of 31.01.2017, revised on 04.01.2021;
- Water Management Permit no. 138 of 03.04.2018, amended by no. 127 of 28.04.2020.
The quality of environmental factors shall be monitored in accordance with the frequencies laid down in the Integrated Environmental Permit and in the Water Management Permit. The indicators monitored are correlated with the specifics of the work carried out on site. Monitoring shall be conducted by accredited laboratories based on cooperation contracts concluded with the company.
There were no exceedances of environmental factors. The record of waste generated from the production process is kept at all times and the organization has constant concerns about reducing the amount of waste generated and increasing its recycling percentage. The recovery and elimination thereof has been carried out and continues to be carried out, only with authorized operators and in accordance with the legislation in force, ensuring their traceability.
The organization periodically reported the results of the monitoring activity to Timiș Environmental Protection Agency, also transmitting all the reports requested according to the regulatory acts based on which the working point operates.
Information on Tormac Farm Activity in Terms of Environmental Protection, under GD 878/2005 on Public Access to Environmental Information
- Quarter II 2021 -
Tormac Livestock Farm – boar farm – belonging to S.C. Smithfield Romania S.R.L. – Farms Division, operates according to the following regulatory acts:
- Integrated Environmental Permit no. 7 of 16.01.2020, valid with annual visa, according to decision no. 10 of 11.01.2021;
- Water Management Permit no. 247 of 26.06.2019.
The quality of environmental factors shall be monitored in accordance with the frequencies laid down in the Integrated Environmental Permit and in the Water Management Permit. The indicators monitored are correlated with the specifics of the work carried out on site. Monitoring shall be conducted by accredited laboratories based on cooperation contracts concluded with the company, according to the following analysis bulletins:
- Drilling control test report no. 240/5/TIMI of 25.05.2021.
There were no exceedances of environmental factors. The record of waste generated from the production process is kept at all times and the organization has constant concerns about reducing the amount of waste generated and increasing its recycling percentage. The recovery and elimination thereof has been carried out and continues to be carried out, only with authorized operators and in accordance with the legislation in force, ensuring their traceability.
The organization periodically reported the results of the monitoring activity to Timis Environmental Protection Agency, also transmitting all the reports requested according to the regulatory acts based on which the working point operates.
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