Perdue Foods is the recipient in the full treatment category for its broiler processing facility in Lewiston, N.C. The facility, which processes 347,000 birds per day, treats an average of 2.4 million gallons of wastewater daily. The Lewiston Harvest Plant earned recognition for its groundbreaking sustainability initiatives that have set a new standard for environmental innovation. In partnership with industry leaders, the facility covered two anaerobic lagoons at the end of 2022 to capture methane generated during wastewater treatment, converting it into renewable natural gas (RNG) that is injected into existing pipelines for customer use. In December 2024, the plant also commissioned an onsite carbon dioxide facility that purifies byproduct carbon dioxide (CO2) from RNG production into food-grade liquid CO2, supplying both internal and external applications. Together, these projects reduced greenhouse gas emissions at the facility by 99%. Beyond technology, the facility drives ongoing sustainability through daily, weekly and monthly performance tracking, targeted reduction goals, recycling and waste diversion programs, and active green teams. Robust operator training also ensures long-term excellence in water and wastewater management. The facility’s commitment extends into the community through roadside cleanups, waterway protection and associate volunteerism.