Welfare Science

Animal Welfare in Supply Chain Due Diligence

How animal welfare is being integrated into supply chain due diligence frameworks for food companies.

Key Facts

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will require supply chain assessment
Animal welfare is increasingly included in supply chain ESG risk frameworks
Traceability technology enables welfare status to be tracked through supply chains
Third-party auditing provides independent verification of supply chain welfare claims
Consumer-facing welfare claims require supply chain verification to maintain credibility

Welfare Considerations

Supply chain due diligence frameworks that include animal welfare create accountability for welfare performance across complex global food supply chains.

What You Can Do

Support organisations advocating for animal welfare in supply chain due diligence policy
Ask food companies about supply chain welfare verification practices
Advocate for mandatory supply chain welfare due diligence in EU and UK legislation