Social impact bonds being developed for animal welfare would pay investors based on verified welfare outcome improvements, aligning financial returns with welfare gains.
Key Facts
Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in animal welfare impact bonds
Millions of animals benefit from better welfare science welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain
Welfare Considerations
Impact bonds could unlock private capital for welfare improvements.
What You Can Do
Support development of animal welfare impact bond mechanisms
Advocate for outcome-verified welfare funding models
Learn about innovative welfare financing approaches
Raise awareness of impact bonds as animal welfare tool