Overview of animal welfare as an ESG issue and the growing role of investor engagement.
ESG investing is an increasingly important lever for animal welfare improvement. Institutional investors representing trillions in assets are engaging with food companies on welfare commitments, antibiotic use, and protein transition. FAIRR Initiative leads investor engagement on animal welfare, achieving significant corporate policy changes. As animal welfare becomes financially material through risk and regulatory disclosure, investor pressure will continue to grow as a welfare advocacy tool.