Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare: Vision Statement for 2030

A clear welfare vision for 2030 creates direction and accountability for the pig welfare improvement effort.

Key Facts

By 2030, farrowing crate phase-out commitments from multiple EU member states should be fully implemented
By 2030, CO2 stunning alternatives should be commercially available and adopted by leading processors
By 2030, all major retailers should require welfare certification above legal minimum for pork sourcing
By 2030, global pig welfare assessment coverage should extend to major producing nations outside Europe

Welfare Considerations

A clear 2030 vision for pig welfare creates accountability for the commitments and trajectories already in place. Progress toward these specific, measurable goals can be tracked and reported. The vision motivates continued effort and provides criteria for evaluating whether the welfare movement is succeeding in creating real change for pigs.

What You Can Do

Track progress toward 2030 pig welfare goals through annual monitoring
Support organisations that publicly commit to specific 2030 welfare milestones
Engage with 2030 welfare vision consultations to contribute to ambitious but achievable goal-setting