Greater Omaha Packing Earns Meat Institute Environmental Achievement Award for Water Conservation and Wastewater Management

HOUSTON, TX – Greater Omaha Packing Company has earned an Environmental Achievement Award for innovative leadership and progress in water conservation and wastewater management from the Meat Institute, the nation’s largest trade association representing packers and processors of meat and poultry.
“Congratulations to Greater Omaha Packing Company for going above and beyond to ensure their products contribute to a sustainable food system,” said Julie Anna Potts. “Their hard work and innovation will ensure the meat and poultry industry continues to employ the highest standards and latest technology to produce wholesome, safe, nutritious products that consumers can be proud to put on their plates.”
“It is an honor to accept this award from the Meat Institute,” said Henry Davis, CEO at Greater Omaha Packing Company. “We have invested significant time and resources into advancing responsible water management and environmental stewardship within our operations. Projects like this reflect our long-term commitment to improving efficiency, protecting natural resources, and strengthening the communities where we operate.”
Through strategic investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure and process improvements, Greater Omaha Packing has enhanced its ability to manage water responsibly while supporting safe and efficient beef production. These improvements reflect the company’s continued focus on operational innovation, environmental responsibility, and sustainable practices within the food production system.
The awards were presented at the Environment, Labor, and Safety Conference.

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of the meat that American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute’s hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive the relationships and resources that ensure meat remains a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit: MeatInstitute.org.