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RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION

Responsible Protein
for a Changing World

We believe responsible food production requires attention to people, animals, communities, resources and the environment.

Responsible Sourcing

We work to strengthen responsible sourcing practices across the supply chain, including applicable supplier requirements, traceability and environmental monitoring.

Deforestation & Land-Use Risk

Where applicable, our supply-chain monitoring programs are designed to identify and manage environmental risks associated with sourcing.

Climate & Energy

Our environmental initiatives include renewable energy, energy-efficiency programs, waste reduction, wastewater treatment and carbon-reduction initiatives.

  • 100% renewable electricity (solar, biomass)
  • Biogas from wastewater treatment
  • Biogas recovery
  • Greenhouse-gas management

Animal Welfare

We recognize the importance of responsible animal management and welfare throughout applicable production systems.

  • Nutrition & Health
  • Housing & Environment
  • Handling & Behaviour
  • Transport & Humane processing

Water & Wastewater

We work to improve water efficiency and responsible wastewater management through applicable operational controls and improvement programs.

Waste & Circularity

Initiatives focus on waste reduction, by-product utilization, recycling, energy recovery and responsible disposal.

People & Communities

Responsible business includes the people who work in our operations and the communities connected to our supply chain.

  • Safe working conditions
  • Human rights
  • Employee development
  • Ethical employment practices
  • Community engagement
  • Education and social initiatives