Welfare Science

Pig Welfare and Corporate Governance 2026

Corporate governance of animal welfare is maturing, with companies integrating welfare commitments into board-level strategy and reporting.

Key Facts

FTSE 100 companies with animal welfare in supply chains increasingly report on welfare in annual reports
Investor engagement on animal welfare has grown 300% since 2020
ESG frameworks from MSCI and others now include animal welfare metrics
Corporate welfare commitments linked to executive compensation drive stronger implementation
Supply chain auditing by third parties provides verifiable data for investor reporting

Welfare Considerations

Corporate governance of animal welfare is becoming a business mainstream concern. Investor pressure and reporting requirements are driving accountability at the highest levels of food companies.

What You Can Do

Support investor engagement on animal welfare through responsible investment choices
Advocate for animal welfare in ESG frameworks and reporting standards
Engage with food company AGMs to raise animal welfare governance questions