2022 Planet Friendly Award

In 2022, Compass Group (UK & IRE) received our first full Planet Friendly Award, achieving a GOLD level for a 2025 commitment to reduce its animal sourced proteins by 25%.

They are truly leading the way, tackling head on the issues of farm animal welfare, protein diversification/meat reduction and a shift towards regenerative agriculture, providing an excellent example for others to follow.

They have a 2025 global cage-free egg commitment and Better Chicken Commitments in the US and Europe which are raising baseline standards for poultry.

Their Net Zero plan published in May 2021 includes a commitment to switch from animal sourced proteins to 40% plant-based by 2030 (and at least 25% by 2025), and an additional pledge that 70% of their top five food categories will be sourced from regenerative agriculture by 2030.

Carolyn Ball, Director for Delivery of Net Zero at Compass Group said: “Successfully reducing our reliance on animal protein is essential for Compass if we are to deliver on our commitment to reach Climate Net Zero by 2030. To be recognised by Compassion in World Farming is to the credit of all those working so hard across the business in pursuit of a just transition.”