Producing Sustainable American Wagyu Beef
Tomorrow is Our Today
At Imperial American Wagyu Beef, sustainability is one of our primary goals. Our producers use a variety of production methods in efforts to ensure sustainable forage sources and supply of Wagyu cattle for long-term viability of Imperial American Wagyu. On behalf of Imperial American Wagyu Beef, JBS is a founding member of the U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef and a current member of the Board of Directors.
Following USRSB Recommendations for Sustainable Beef
The USRSB has established six indicators for sustainable beef production, which we’re proud to adopt as our priorities:
Land Resources
Efficiency and Yield
Water Resources
Animal Health and Well-Being
Air and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Employee Safety and Well-Being
Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Imperial American Wagyu Beef is recognized for its alignment to the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework. The Framework is an industry-adopted resource that outlines key areas of sustainability and opportunities for improvement across the beef value chain. It is comprised of high-priority indicators, sector specific metrics, and sustainability assessment guides. Learn more here.
About the USRSB
The USRSB is working to advance continuous improvement of the beef supply chain by developing practiced-based Metrics and Sustainability Assessment Guides, which will measure progress against the six high-priority indicators. Our active involvement in this organization shows our commitment to keeping sustainable American Wagyu beef on the table.
