Tyson Foods Achieves Highest Ratings for LGBTQ Equality

Firm Attains Maximum Rating on 2018 Corporate Equality Index Springdale, Ark. – Nov. 9, 2017 – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is delighted to announce that it has achieved a flawless score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This index is a nationwide benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices concerning workplace equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals, conducted by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Tyson Foods is among the 609 major U.S. businesses that also received top scores this year. "We take pride in our diverse workforce and believe it strengthens our company. Our core values guide us to be inclusive, operate with honesty, and respect each other every day,” stated Tom Hayes, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “We are privileged to be acknowledged by the Human Rights Campaign for our continuous commitment to the LGBTQ community and workplace equality.” The 2018 CEI assessed 947 businesses in the report, which examines LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. Tyson Foods met all of the CEI’s criteria and was recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. This marks the second year that Tyson Foods has achieved a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index, reflecting the company’s dedication to fostering an inclusive culture. For additional information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a complimentary copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei. About Tyson Foods, Inc. Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is among the world’s leading food companies and a renowned leader in protein. Established in 1935 by John W. Tyson and developed under three generations of family leadership, the company boasts a wide range of products and brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods continually innovates to make protein more sustainable, customize food for every location it’s available, and elevate global expectations for the potential of good food. Based in Springdale, Arkansas, the company employs 114,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods aims to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities, and team members, and act as a responsible steward of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com. About The Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational branch of America's largest civil rights organization striving to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer individuals. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ individuals are accepted as full members of society at home, at work, and in every community. ### Media Contacts: Caroline Ahn, 312-614-6047, caroline.ahn@tyson.com