Tyson Foods
CSWH grade, method v1.1, based on the records listed
Grade B, 84 out of 100
Method v1.1, as of Oct 29, 2026. How we grade.
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Categories
| Category | Grade | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Economic systems, wealth and labor | Grade A, 90 out of 100 | 5 indicators with data · 6 of 6 causes graded |
| Healthcare, education and social welfare | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 2 of 4 causes graded |
| Race, identity and social justice | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 2 indicators with data · 5 of 6 causes graded |
| Immigration and border policy | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 3 of 3 causes graded |
| Criminal justice, policing and public safety | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded |
| Climate, energy and environmental policy | Grade C, 60 out of 100 | 4 indicators with data · 4 of 4 causes graded |
| Foreign policy, military and international affairs | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 2 of 2 causes graded |
| Political institutions and democratic restructuring | No grade | Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes |
| Radical structural and revolutionary positions | Grade A, 100 out of 100 | 1 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded |
Economic systems, wealth and labor Grade A, 90 out of 100
Causes
- Democratic socialism — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Wealth redistribution Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Effective income-tax rate)
- Wealth taxes Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Effective income-tax rate)
- Public ownership of industries — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Stronger labor unions Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Union-rights findings)
- Living minimum wage Grade C, 60 out of 100 (Median employee pay, Wage theft found)
- Guaranteed employment — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Shorter workweek Grade B, 80 out of 100 (Overtime back wages found)
- Worker ownership — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
- Anti-corporate concentration Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Antitrust and consumer-protection actions)
- Corporate responsibility — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0; which company indicators count for it is a method v1.1 decision
Indicators
Effective income-tax rate C-ECO-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
Income-tax expense $503,000,000 / pre-tax income $1,183,000,000 = 42.5% (FY2023-FY2025, 3 years)
Effective income-tax rate: 3 records from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, from 2023 to 2025.
See the records (3)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-09-27: income-tax expense (benefit) $262,000,000; income before income taxes $769,000,000 (XBRL) | $262,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
| Sep 28, 2024 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2024-09-28: income-tax expense (benefit) $270,000,000; income before income taxes $1,092,000,000 (XBRL) | $270,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
| Sep 30, 2023 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2023-09-30: income-tax expense (benefit) $-29,000,000; income before income taxes $-678,000,000 (XBRL) | $-29,000,000 | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Union-rights findings C-LAB-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No findings found (2021 on); 31 charges shown as allegations, not scored
Allegations about Union-rights findings: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.
Union-rights findings: 31 allegations from the National Labor Relations Board, from 2021 to 2026. Outcomes as recorded: status: Open (6), closed: Dismissal Non-adjusted (11), closed: Withdrawal Non-adjusted (3), closed: Withdrawal Adjusted (11).
See the newest 5 allegations
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 16-CA-396274, Tyson Foods, Center, TX: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-10-01; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(4) Discipline; 8(a)(3) Discipline; 8(a)(2) Domination | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Sep 29, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 14-CA-395882, Tyson Foods, Dakota City, NE: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-09-29; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(3) Discipline | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Sep 28, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 15-CA-395799, Tyson Foods, Inc., Carthage, MS: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-09-28; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(1) Concerted Activities (Retaliation, Discharge, Discipline) | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Aug 27, 2026 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 14-CA-393689, Tyson Foods, Saint Joseph, MO: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-08-27; status Open; the allegations are not a finding | status: Open | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Dec 19, 2025 | National Labor Relations Board | Allegation NLRB case 16-CA-377625, Tyson Foods, Haltom City, TX: unfair labor practice charge filed 2025-12-19; closed 2026-01-13: Dismissal Non-adjusted; the allegations are not a finding | closed: Dismissal Non-adjusted | Source record | Oct 26, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 31 allegations about Union-rights findings, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Median employee pay C-LAB-5Not extracted yet
Not extracted yet: the proxy statement does not give this in a form the parser reads; it is in the hand-entry queue
Median employee pay: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Dec 17, 2025.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2025-12-17: CEO pay ratio 798:1 | — | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Wage theft found C-LAB-2 Grade C, 60 out of 100
$54,149 in 4 cases = $407 per 1,000 employees
Wage theft found: 4 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, from 2021 to 2024; the amounts total $54,149. Outcomes as recorded: back wages computed (4).
See the records (4)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1986479, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Tyson Foods), Amarillo, TX, findings 2022-04-25 to 2024-04-24: back wages $1,597 for 1 employees (overtime $1,597); civil money penalties $0 | $1,597 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| May 26, 2023 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1975745, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Tyson Foods), Waterloo, IA, findings 2022-09-20 to 2023-05-26: back wages $26,635 for 1 employees; civil money penalties $0 | $26,635 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Jul 3, 2022 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1963653, Williams Sausage Company,INC (Williams Sausage Company), Union City, TN, findings 2020-07-13 to 2022-07-03: back wages $619 for 9 employees (overtime $619); civil money penalties $0 | $619 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Sep 21, 2021 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1948860, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Tyson Foods), Amarillo, TX, findings 2021-02-19 to 2021-09-21: back wages $25,298 for 1 employees; civil money penalties $0 | $25,298 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
Overtime back wages found C-LAB-2-OT Grade B, 80 out of 100
$2,216 in 2 cases = $17 per 1,000 employees
Overtime back wages found: 2 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, from 2022 to 2024; the amounts total $2,216. Outcomes as recorded: back wages computed (2).
See the records (2)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1986479, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Tyson Foods), Amarillo, TX, findings 2022-04-25 to 2024-04-24: back wages $1,597 for 1 employees (overtime $1,597); civil money penalties $0 | $1,597 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Jul 3, 2022 | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division | Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1963653, Williams Sausage Company,INC (Williams Sausage Company), Union City, TN, findings 2020-07-13 to 2022-07-03: back wages $619 for 9 employees (overtime $619); civil money penalties $0 | $619 · back wages computed | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
Antitrust and consumer-protection actions C-ECO-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved cases found (2021 on)
Serious workplace-safety violations C-LAB-1 Grade A, 91 out of 100
31 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.233 per 1,000 employees
Serious workplace-safety violations: 19 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $211,834.
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 348988411 at TYSON FOODS INC, Newbern, TN, opened 2026-06-10: 1 serious violation cited; current penalty $2,800; case open | $2,800 · 1 serious violation cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Mar 4, 2026 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 348785676 at TYSON FOODS, INC., Hillsdale, IL, opened 2026-03-04: 4 serious violations cited; current penalty $33,100; case closed 2026-06-23 | $33,100 · 4 serious violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Aug 12, 2025 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 348436155 at TYSON FOODS, Dakota City, NE, opened 2025-08-12: 1 serious, 1 other violations cited; current penalty $14,276; case closed 2026-05-08 | $14,276 · 1 serious, 1 other violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| May 29, 2025 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 348274366 at TYSON FOODS INC DBA BOSCO'S PIZZA CO, Warren, MI, opened 2025-05-29: 3 serious violations cited; current penalty $11,500; case closed 2026-01-30 | $11,500 · 3 serious violations cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Sep 5, 2024 | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA inspection 347736282 at TYSON FOODS, INC., Philadelphia, PA, opened 2024-09-05: 1 serious violation cited; current penalty $14,187; case closed 2025-09-22 | $14,187 · 1 serious violation cited | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 19 records about Serious workplace-safety violations, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Mine-safety violations (mining companies only) C-LAB-6Not covered
MSHA covers mines; this company is not a mining company
Healthcare, education and social welfare Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Medicare for All Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Elimination of private health insurance Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Tuition-free public college — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Student debt cancellation — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Consumer-finance enforcement)
- Public or social housing — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Universal rent control — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Universal childcare — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Guaranteed basic income — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Free or subsidized public transit — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Tenant power — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
- Broad debt cancellation — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Consumer-finance enforcement)
- Food safety — Not graded on the company card: food brands are graded on the food report card
Indicators
Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Private health-insurance business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC industry code (SIC) 2015: Poultry Slaughtering and Processing | — | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | the company's own SEC record | Report an error |
Consumer-finance enforcement C-FIN-1Not covered
CFPB reaches consumer-finance companies; none of this company's records are in its data
Race, identity and social justice Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Structural racism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: race)
- Reparations for slavery — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Equity-based policies — No indicator behind this cause has data for this company yet (Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data)
- Transgender rights Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Public funding of gender-affirming care — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Reproductive autonomy — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
- Indigenous sovereignty Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Violations on or near tribal lands)
- LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Socialist feminism Grade A, 98 out of 100 (Women in leadership, Discrimination findings: sex)
- Gender-affirming care for minors — Not graded: employer health-plan coverage is not public in any dataset
Indicators
Discrimination findings: race C-EQ-1-RACE Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)
Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data C-EQ-3Not checked yet
Not checked yet (checked by hand each year)
Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity C-EQ-1-SOGI Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)
Violations on or near tribal lands C-ENV-7 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No federal enforcement cases with penalties found (2021 on)
Women in leadership C-EQ-2Not extracted yet
Not extracted yet: the proxy statement does not give this in a form the parser reads; it is in the hand-entry queue
Women in leadership: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Dec 17, 2025.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2025-12-17: CEO pay ratio 798:1 | — | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by SEC CIK | Report an error |
Discrimination findings: sex C-EQ-1-SEX Grade A, 98 out of 100
1 resolved suits = 0.075 per 10,000 employees
Discrimination findings: sex: 1 record from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, dated Nov 16, 2022; the amounts total $60,000.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | EEOC press release, 2022-11-16: "Keystone Foods LLC to Pay $60,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit" | $60,000 · settled | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
Immigration and border policy Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Abolish ICE Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Broad immigration amnesty — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End immigrant detention Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Decriminalize migration — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End mass deportations Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
- Immigrant access to public services — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Eliminate visa caps and quotas — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Open borders — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Immigration-enforcement contracts C-GOV-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Criminal justice, policing and public safety Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Police abolition — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Defund or reallocate police budgets — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Prison abolition Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Prison and detention contracts)
- End cash bail — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause (bail-bond firms are rarely SEC filers)
- Drug decriminalization — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End mandatory minimums — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- End qualified immunity — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Prisoner voting rights — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Civilian oversight of police — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Gun violence — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
Indicators
Prison and detention contracts C-GOV-2 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Climate, energy and environmental policy Grade C, 60 out of 100
Causes
- Green New Deal Grade D, 40 out of 100 (Greenhouse-gas emissions, Toxic releases)
- Fossil fuel phaseout Grade B, 70 out of 100 (Fossil-fuel business, Greenhouse-gas emissions)
- Public ownership of energy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Environmental justice Grade C, 60 out of 100 (Pollution near overburdened communities, Federal environmental enforcement, Facilities in serious non-compliance now)
- Climate reparations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Restrict new fossil fuel projects Grade B, 70 out of 100 (Fossil-fuel business, Greenhouse-gas emissions)
- Public transit electrification — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Ecosocialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Greenhouse-gas emissions C-ENV-4 Grade D, 40 out of 100
1,893,315 tonnes CO2e in 2023 = 34,777.4 per $1 billion of revenue
Greenhouse-gas emissions: 34 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Dec 31, 2023.
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | GHGRP 2023: Tyson Poultry Inc. Grannis Processing Plant, Grannis, AR reported 29,337 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent TYSON FOODS INC (100% owned) | 29,337 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share) | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2023 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | GHGRP 2023: Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. - WWTP, Holcomb, KS reported 85,602 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent TYSON FOODS INC (100% owned) | 85,602 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share) | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2023 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | GHGRP 2023: The Hillshire Brands Company, Zeeland, MI reported 35,779 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent TYSON FOODS INC (100% owned) | 35,779 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share) | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2023 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | GHGRP 2023: Tyson Chicken, Inc. Hope AR, Hope, AR reported 41,378 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent TYSON FOODS INC (100% owned) | 41,378 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share) | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2023 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | GHGRP 2023: Tyson Farms, Inc - Blountsville Processing, Blountsville, AL reported 46,673 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent TYSON FOODS INC (100% owned) | 46,673 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share) | Source record | Oct 23, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
All 34 records about Greenhouse-gas emissions, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Toxic releases C-ENV-3Shown, not scored yet
20,082,828 pounds released on site in 2024 = 368,891.6 per $1 billion of revenue
Shown, not scored yet: the bands are set from the first full run
Toxic releases: 72 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Dec 31, 2024.
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | TRI 2024: TYSON FRESH MEATS INC PASCO, WALLULA, WA reported 89,962 pounds of on-site releases (3 chemical reports); parent company reported: TYSON FOODS INC | 89,962 pounds released on site | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | TRI 2024: TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. - EAGLE MOUNTAIN, EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT reported 10,577 pounds of on-site releases (1 chemical reports); parent company reported: TYSON FOODS INC | 10,577 pounds released on site | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | TRI 2024: TYSON FRESH MEATS INC, AMARILLO, TX reported 255,292 pounds of on-site releases (5 chemical reports); parent company reported: TYSON FOODS INC | 255,292 pounds released on site | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | TRI 2024: TYSON FARMS INC. - SEGUIN POULTRY PROCESSING PLANT, SEGUIN, TX reported 660 pounds of on-site releases (2 chemical reports); parent company reported: TYSON FOODS INC | 660 pounds released on site | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Dec 31, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | TRI 2024: TYSON FARMS INC-CENTER TX P ROCESSING, CENTER, TX reported 745,248 pounds of on-site releases (3 chemical reports); parent company reported: TYSON FOODS INC | 745,248 pounds released on site | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
All 72 records about Toxic releases, newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.
Fossil-fuel business C-ENV-5 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No fossil-fuel business found (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Fossil-fuel business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.
See the record (1)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | SEC industry code (SIC) 2015: Poultry Slaughtering and Processing | — | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | the company's own SEC record | Report an error |
Pollution near overburdened communities C-ENV-6Not covered
No TRI or GHGRP facilities with demographic data linked to this company
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Federal environmental enforcement C-ENV-1 Grade F, 30 out of 100
7 cases with penalties (counted as 7: over $1 million counts double)
Federal environmental enforcement: 7 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $828,335. Outcomes as recorded: Final Order With Penalty (5).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 06-2026-3539, Hillshire Brands Company-Haltom City, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026 (Administrative - Formal; CAA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $242,388; dated 2026-05-14; defendant(s) named: Hillshire Brands Company | $242,388 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Jan 13, 2026 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 07-2025-0235, Tecumseh Poultry, LLC CWA 309G2A AO For Class I Penalties (Administrative - Formal; CWA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $96,506; dated 2026-01-13; defendant(s) named: Tecumseh Poultry, LLC | $96,506 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Jan 2, 2026 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 06-2025-3470, Tyson Fresh Meats-Sherman, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026 (Administrative - Formal; CAA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $37,240; dated 2026-01-02; defendant(s) named: Tyson Fresh Meats | $37,240 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Sep 29, 2025 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 07-2025-0221, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.-Lexington CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty (Administrative - Formal; CAA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $150,668; dated 2025-09-29; defendant(s) named: Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. | $150,668 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
| Aug 19, 2024 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | EPA enforcement case 04-2024-0013, CENTRAL INDUSTRIES, INC (Administrative - Formal; CAA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $1,533; dated 2024-08-19; defendant(s) named: CENTRAL INDUSTRIES, INC | $1,533 · Final Order With Penalty | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name (subsidiary) | Report an error |
All 7 records about Federal environmental enforcement, newest first, on one page, each with its source.
Facilities in serious non-compliance now C-ENV-2 Grade A, 89 out of 100
3 of 114 facilities flagged as significant violators (2.6%)
Facilities in serious non-compliance now: 3 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Oct 24, 2026. Outcomes as recorded: significant violator (3).
See the records (3)
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | ECHO facility TYSON FOODS NEW HOLLAND COMPLEX (FRS 110010975695; reports to GHGRP/TRI; parent reported: TYSON FOODS INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 13.69% of people within 3 miles below low income; 25.17% people of color | significant violator | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Oct 24, 2026 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | ECHO facility TYSON FOODS INC (FRS 110000512348; reports to TRI; parent reported: TYSON FOODS INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 67.26% of people within 3 miles below low income; 84.58% people of color | significant violator | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
| Oct 24, 2026 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | ECHO facility TYSON FARMS (FRS 110000458683; reports to TRI; parent reported: TYSON FOODS INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 38.98% of people within 3 miles below low income; 56.3% people of color | significant violator | Source record | Oct 24, 2026 | matched by the parent company the agency reports | Report an error |
Foreign policy, military and international affairs Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Anti-imperialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Major defense spending cuts Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
- Close overseas military bases — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Palestinian self-determination — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
- End military aid to Israel — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
- Opposition to economic sanctions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Reduce U.S. military alliances — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Anti-interventionism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
Indicators
Defense dependence C-GOV-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No records found. No Defense obligations found (2021 on; based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
Political institutions and democratic restructuring No grade
Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes
Causes
- Abolish Electoral College — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Multiparty democracy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Abolish U.S. Senate — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Supreme Court restructuring — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Publicly funded elections — Shown, not graded (Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded))
- Voting rights for noncitizens — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- New socialist constitution — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Parliamentary-style government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Government overreach — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
- Elections 2026 — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
Indicators
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) C-ECO-2Shown, not graded
PAC contributions $1,388,750; lobbying $13,203,453 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
The records behind Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) are listed under Lobbying and political money.
Radical structural and revolutionary positions Grade A, 100 out of 100
Causes
- Abolition of capitalism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Revolutionary transformation — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Abolition of private profit in essential services Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
- Nationalization of major corporations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Worker-controlled government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
- Dismantling existing security institutions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
Indicators
Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100
No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)
Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).
The records behind Private health-insurance business are listed under Healthcare, education and social welfare.
Lobbying and political money (shown, not graded)
PAC contributions $1,388,750; lobbying $13,203,453 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
We show these amounts and lists without grading them: lobbying reports do not say whether a company was for or against a bill (decision D5).
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 48 records from the U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov), from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $13,203,453. Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 3 records from the Federal Election Commission, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $1,388,750. Outcomes as recorded: $612,250.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) (1), $511,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024) (1), $265,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2021-2022) (1).
See the newest 5 records
| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TYSON FOODS, INC reported $480,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for TYSON FOODS, INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AGR, ANI, ENG, ENV, FOO, IMM, LBR, TAX, TOR, TRA, TRD | $480,000 · $480,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 18, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP reported $60,000.00 (income) for lobbying for TYSON FOODS INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AGR, LBR, TAX | $60,000 · $60,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Election Commission | FEC: TYSON FOODS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TYPAC) (committee C00169821; connected organization TYSON FOODS INC.) reported $612,250.00 in contributions to federal candidates' committees in the 2025-2026 cycle, reports through 2026-09-30 | $612,250 · $612,250.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 15, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP reported $60,000.00 (income) for lobbying for TYSON FOODS INC in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AGR, LBR, TAX, TRA, TRD | $60,000 · $60,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 15, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TYSON FOODS, INC reported $500,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for TYSON FOODS, INC in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AGR, ANI, ENG, ENV, IMM, LBR, TAX, TOR, TRA, TRD | $500,000 · $500,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
All 51 records about Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded), newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.
LDA.gov: "Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov"
Change log
- Oct 28, 2026 · Overall grade changedA (94) to B (84)
- Oct 28, 2026 · Climate, energy and environmental policy changedA (87) to C (60)
- Oct 28, 2026 · C-ENV-4 Greenhouse-gas emissions1,893,315 tonnes CO2e in 2023 = 34,777.4 per $1 billion of revenue -> 1,893,315 tonnes CO2e in 2023 = 34,777.4 per $1 billion of revenue
- Oct 26, 2026 · Economic systems, wealth and labor changedA (88) to A (90)
- Oct 26, 2026 · C-LAB-3 Union-rights findingsnot_loaded -> No findings found (2021 on); 31 charges shown as allegations, not scored
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-ECO-2 Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded)PAC contributions $1,388,750; lobbying $0 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded) -> PAC contributions $1,388,750; lobbying $13,203,453 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)
- Oct 25, 2026 · Overall grade changedA (97) to A (94)
- Oct 25, 2026 · Economic systems, wealth and labor changedA (100) to A (88)
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-1 Serious workplace-safety violationsnot_loaded -> 31 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.233 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-2 Wage theft foundnot_loaded -> $54,149 in 4 cases = $407 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 25, 2026 · C-LAB-2-OT Overtime back wages foundnot_loaded -> $2,216 in 2 cases = $17 per 1,000 employees
- Oct 24, 2026 · Overall grade changedA (96) to A (97)
- Oct 24, 2026 · Climate, energy and environmental policy changedB (77) to A (87)
- Oct 24, 2026 · C-ENV-2 Facilities in serious non-compliance nownot_covered -> 3 of 114 facilities flagged as significant violators (2.6%)
- Oct 24, 2026 · C-ENV-3 Toxic releasesNo facility reports found = 0 pounds released on site per $1 billion of revenue -> 20,082,828 pounds released on site in 2024 = 368,891.6 per $1 billion of revenue
- Oct 23, 2026 · Card publishedOverall: A (96)
Sources
- CFPB enforcement actions and consumer complaints: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC cases: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA ICIS federal enforcement and compliance cases (ECHO): Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- EPA ECHO facility compliance and demographics: loaded
- EEOC litigation press releases: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- FEC committee totals (corporate PACs): Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (Envirofacts): Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- Senate LDA.gov lobbying reports: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- MSHA assessed violations: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- NLRB unfair labor practice cases: Source last updated Oct 26, 2026
- OSHA inspections and violations: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- SEC EDGAR proxy statements (DEF 14A): Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- Company registry: SEC EDGAR, Wikidata and GLEIF: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
- SEC EDGAR XBRL financial data: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- EPA Toxics Release Inventory (Envirofacts): loaded
- USAspending.gov federal awards: Source last updated Oct 28, 2026
- Wage and Hour Division compliance actions: Source last updated Oct 27, 2026
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