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BBFAW ranks food companies on animal welfare progress
BBFAW is the most authoritative and comprehensive global account of corporate practice for on-farm animal welfare,” according to the BBFAW, which is supported by Compassion in World Farming and Four Paws.
Read moreTENTH ANNUAL BUSINESS BENCHMARK ON FARM ANIMAL WELFARE
The tenth annual global Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report, launched today, reveals that while companies continue to invest in animal welfare, they are too slow in delivering meaningful welfare impacts on the ground.
Read moreAnimal welfare report urges ‘too slow’ food companies to do more
The 10th annual Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BFFAW) report, published today, has shown that companies are continuing to invest in animal welfare. However, its authors are calling for them to move even faster to make meaningful…
Read moreSix promises you can make to help reduce carbon emissions
Research shows that people in wealthier, high-consuming countries can help avert climate breakdown by making six relatively straightforward lifestyle changes, creating a society of “less stuff and more joy”.
Read moreLetter to the Editor: Important vote due on animal sentience
As we are a nation of animal lovers, it’s hard to believe that UK law doesn’t currently recognise animals as being able to feel joy, pain, fear and excitement.
Read moreClimate report reminds us Ukraine invasion isn’t the only major threat to humanity
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s “bleakest warning yet” on the negative impacts of climate change has largely been drowned out by even bleaker messaging from eastern Europe.
Read moreMomentous win sees animal welfare & environmental links recognized at UNEA 5
Vital links between animal welfare and the environmental crises will be formally recognized for the first time at a global level after the adoption of a historic resolution today (Wednesday, March 2) at the United Nations Environment Assembly…
Read moreEntries open for Sustainable Food and Farming Awards
ANIMAL WELFARE lobby group Compassion in World Farming is now inviting entries to its 2022 Sustainable Food and Farming Awards.
Read moreCompassion in World Farming invites entries to its 2022 Sustainable Food and Farming Awards
Compassion in World Farming is inviting entries to its 2022 Sustainable Food and Farming Awards established to recognise producers and businesses that are taking steps to produce higher welfare meat, dairy and eggs in ways that protect…
Read moreMany European farmers still give their animals too many antibiotics
Despite the bloc’s strict rules, drugs often compensate for poor welfare
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