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1、Reportlearn more at UNITEDSTATES2022ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 23Julia JohnsonUS Senior Food Business ManagerCompassion in World FarmingSincerely,Welcome to the fourth iteration of Compassion in World FarmingsUS ChickenTrack r
2、eport.This report isan assessment of the progress made by leading food businesses toward their commitments to source higher welfare chicken.This years report is bigger than ever,with more than triple the number of companies reporting progress since last year.This demonstrates that companies are taki
3、ng their commitment toward improving broiler chicken welfare seriously,creating a better system for billions of animals.With nearly 20%of companies committed to the Better Chicken Commitment reporting progress,Im filled with optimism that some of the nations largest food businesses continue to make
4、improvements in broiler chicken welfare.Now,with the approved breeds list for the Better Chicken Commitment and commitment deadlines approaching,the need to shift to higher welfare standards is evident now more than ever.We are calling on all 230+companies committed to the Better Chicken Commitment
5、to develop a clear path forward that demonstrates meaningful progress toward fulfilling their commitments.It is vital that commitments are upheld and customer expectations are met to build a more humane food system.Compassions team of food business managers and animal welfare specialists are working
6、 with businesses to raisethe standard of chicken welfare through-out the United States and beyond.Thank you for taking the time toread this report and come on this exciting journey with us.Foreward356FOREWARDINTRODUCTIONBY THE NUMBERS:KEY FINDINGS812161838BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENTTHE IMPORTANCEOF BR
7、EEDUS WORKING GROUP FOR BROILER WELFARECOMPANY PROGRESS REPORTINGCHICKEN SUPPLIERS3940434243ITS TIME TO ACTLOOKING FORWARDCOMPANY NOTESMETHODOLOGYENDNOTESCompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 5ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USA4IntroductionTo date,over 230 companies in t
8、he United States have committed to the North American Better Chicken Commitment(BCC).In doing so,these businesses have pledged to not only improve the systems in which birds are raised,but also the welfare potential of the birds themselves.Since the establishment of this crucial policy,companies hav
9、e now begun implementing components of the BCC throughout their supply chain.This work is essential to seeing the Better Chicken Commitment through to completion,improving the lives of nearly 10 billion broiler chickens.Building upon last years report,this years ChickenTrack includes individual prog
10、ress reporting,as well as industry trends,a producer highlight,and testimonial from a leading company.The 41 companies included have demonstrated an understanding of the importance of transparency by publicly reporting their progress towards the BCC.We hope these examples will serve to motivate othe
11、r companies to share the meaningful progress they are making to improve the lives of chickens in their supply chains.The momentum in the broiler welfare space is palpable and is demonstrated by the companies featured in this report.“Animal welfare is a cornerstone of our responsible sourcing strateg
12、y and we are grateful for the continued support of the Compassion in World Farming team.Their vision of reforming the food and farming system and introducing more humane,fair,and sustainable practices aligns with the work Blue Apron does to see Better Living through Better Food.”KELLY BURTONVP of Su
13、stainability&Social ImpactBlue ApronChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 67By the18%Companies reporting progress out of the 230+companies committed to improve broiler welfare65%US Working Group for Broiler Welfare members reporting prog
14、ress this year41Companies reporting progress13New members that joined CIWFs US Working Group for Broiler Welfare since 2021Increase in the number of companies reporting since last ChickenTrack241%5Companies reporting have met 100%of at least one component of the BCC51%NUMBERSGlobal Animal Partnershi
15、p(G.A.P.)is the leading certifier for verifying broiler chicken welfare in the United StatesG.A.P.US Chicken Producers committed to and reporting progress toward the BCC4BCC Roadmaps publishedBreeds that have been approved for use to meet the BCC:JA757,JACY57,JA787,JA957,JA987,JACY87,or Norfolk Blac
16、k;Rowan Ranger,Rambler Ranger,Ranger Classic,Ranger Premium,or Ranger Gold;REDBRO,RedbroM;Cobb-Sasso 200(CS200),Cooks Venture Pioneer,or others that pass the breed welfare outcome assessments by either the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(RSPCA)or Global Animal Partnership(G.A.
17、P.).*ONLY SOURCE CHICKEN CERTIFIED BY GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP(G.A.P.).REQUIRE ALL CHICKENS TO BE PROCESSED IN A MANNER THAT AVOIDS LIVE-DUMPING AND LIVE-SHACKLING,AND INSTEAD UTILIZES A PRE-SHACKLE,MULTI-STEP CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE PROCESSING SYSTEM THATS WIDELY HAILED AS MORE HUMANE.PUBLICLY REPOR
18、T PROGRESS TOWARD THIS COMMITMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.1VERSION ONEChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 89The Better Chicken Commitment(BCC)is a leading science-based policy designed to address the most significant welfare concerns negati
19、vely impacting broiler chickens under the current baseline production standards and drive the industry toward higher welfare practices.There are two versions of the North American BCC developed for food companies in the United States and Canada.These two versions of the policy language address the s
20、ame welfare concerns but allow for flexibility in the way companies transition their supply chains to meet and demonstrate compliance with the BCC.To provide stakeholders with transparency into animal welfare practices,we encourage all North American companies to report progress annually to demonstr
21、ate achievements made to improve the lives of animals.OVERVIEW&UPDATE2VERSION TWO MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM STOCKING DENSITY OF 6.0 LBS./SQ.FOOT AND PROHIBIT ALL FORMS OF BROILER CAGES.PROVIDE ALL BIRDS WITH AN IMPROVED BASELINE ENVIRONMENT,INCLUDING:At least 3 inches of friable litter covering the whole f
22、loor of the house,managed to maintain dry,friable condition and prevent caked or wet areas.At minimum 8 hours of continuous light(50 lux)and 6 hours of continuous darkness daily(1 lux).One or more types of functional enrichment(such as perches,platforms,or straw bales)that multiple birds can use at
23、any time.The enrichments must be available by 10 days old and maintained thereafter,dispersed throughout the house and available to the entire flock with 1 enrichment for every 1,000 sq.ft or 1 enrichment per 1000 birds,at a minimum.PROCESS CHICKENS IN A MANNER THAT AVOIDS PRE-STUN HANDLING AND INST
24、EADUTILIZES A MULTI-STEP CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE PROCESSING SYSTEM THAT INDUCES AN IRREVERSIBLE STUN.DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STANDARDS VIA THIRD-PARTY AUDITING AND ANNUAL PUBLIC REPORTING ON PROGRESS TOWARD THIS COMMITMENT.USE ONLY BCC-APPROVED BREEDS THAT DEMONSTRATE HIGHER WELFARE OUTCOMES.*
25、Better ChickenCOMMITMENTCompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 11ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USA10BROILER WELFARE CERTIFICATION CHECKLISTAdopt breeds with higher welfare outcomes approved by the RSPCA or Global Animal Partnership(G.A.P.)Indoor stocking density 6 lb/sq
26、ft.No caged systems.3 inches of friable litter covering the full floor&managed to prevent wet or caked areas.Min 8 hrs of continuous light(50 lux)&6 hrs of continuous daily darkness daily(1 lux).1 functional enrichment per 1000 sq ft or 1000 birds,which multiple birds can use at one time.Provided by
27、 10 days of age&maintained thereafter.Avoid pre-stun handling&utilize a multi-step Controlled Atmosphere Stunning(CAS)processing system that induces an irreversible stun.Demonstrate compliance with all standards via third-party auditing.All Steps:Only higher welfare breeds approved by G.A.P.s Broile
28、r Chicken Assessment Protocol can be used.GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP1(G.A.P.)STEP 1&ABOVEANIMAL WELFAREAPPROVED2CERTIFIED HUMANE3AMERICAN HUMANECERTIFIED4USDA ORGANIC5NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL6All cage systems are prohibited,as well as housing on slatted and/or wire floors.Max indoor stocking density-
29、Steps 1-3:6 lb/sq ft,Steps 4-5+:5.5 lb/sq ft.3 inches of friable litter covering the full floor&managed to prevent wet or caked areas.All Steps:Min 8 hours of 50 lux continuous light each day.Steps 2&above:Only natural light from Jan 2022.Min 6(Steps 1-2)or 8 hours(Steps 3-5+)continuous daily darkne
30、ss(1 lux).List of acceptable indoor enrichments is provided.Step 1:Min 1 type of functional enrichment per 1000 sq ft of indoor space.2 different types of enrichments per 750 sq ft(Steps 2-3)or 500 sq ft indoors(Step 4).Indoor enrichments not applicable to Steps 5-5+.CAS not required.Slaughter metho
31、ds that use pre-stun handling,e.g.,shackling of live birds by both legs,are permitted.Step 5+:Chickens must be slaughtered on-farm using an on-farm slaughter facility or a mobile slaughter unit.Authorized,independent third-party audits every 15 months(to capture any seasonal differences).A min of 50
32、%of flocks are audited on farms with 4 flocks(min 1 inspection per location).Priority for older flocks to be audited(21 days of age or within 2 weeks before slaughter).Audits include observationof brooding,and catching&loading,at least onceper 5-year certificationcycle.Slaughter facilitiesmust be th
33、ird-partyaudited annually.A qualified independent third party AWA farm auditor visits the farm(and the separate slaughter facilities if applicable)to conduct official inspections for re-certification every 12 months.Only independent farmers,who own the animals&are responsible for their day-to-day ca
34、re,are eligible for AWA certification.Cooperatives&networks of independent farms are also eligible,but all farms must be audited in the group.On farm slaughter is recommended&CAS systems using argon or nitrogen are the preferred slaughter method.Multi-step CAS systems using carbon dioxide(CO2)for st
35、unning or to stun-kill are also permitted,but must use 2 phases.Birds must be exposed to 30%CO2 for at least 1 minute before moving into higher CO2 concentrations.Shackling of live birds is not permitted without prior written permission,and is withdrawn once a slaughter facility that does not use sh
36、ackles,and is within the maximum travel distance of 4 hours,is approved.Access to forage from 7 days of age.Outdoor access to ranging&foraging areas from 4 weeks of age for a min 50%of daylight hours.Birds excluded from outdoor ranging&foraging areas must be provided vegetative material.Access to ra
37、ised surfaces(e.g.,perches,straw bales)from 4 weeks of age.Raised areas should be 4.5in off the ground&provide a min 1 inch of perching space(or 1 sq inch of platform space).Birds have daily access to natural light outdoors for a min 50%of daylight hours.However,shelters&housing must allow natural l
38、ight to enter.Bedding(litter)must be clean,dry,mold-free,&replenished as needed.In stationary housing,bedding must be available to chickens at all times.From 4 weeks of age,each bird must have continuous daytime access to at least 4 sq ft ranging&foraging area.When climatic conditions pose a threat
39、to the birds welfare,each bird much be provided with a min of 0.67 sq ft indoor space&2 sq ft additional foraging space(average 2.4 lb/sq ft based on 6.41 lb final body weight).Cages prohibited,both indoors and on the range,and broiler chicks cannot be sourced from breeding stock kept in cages.Breed
40、s must be chosen with consideration of their ability to thrive in the prevailing climatic conditions of the farm,in pasture-based,free range,outdoor systems.Their growth rate must not exceed 40 g/day averaged over their lifetime.Use of traditional(heritage)breeds is recommended.Accredited third-part
41、y certifying agents conduct on-site audits every 12 months of every operation that grows or handles organic products,including slaughter facilities.A certified organic slaughter facility must be used for processing meat that is to be marketedas organic.Not addressed or required.Indoor enrichment not
42、 addressed.All animals must have year-round access to the outdoors,but no regulations covering the regularity or duration of daily outdoor access.Chickens may be confined indoors until 4 weeks of age.For poultry,enclosed runs without vegetation can qualify as a form of outdoor access.All animals mus
43、t have year-round access to direct sunlight.However,there are no regulations specifying the light intensities and the lengths of daily light&dark periods.Appropriate clean,dry bedding(litter)is required,and cannot be solely dried manure.No min litter depth addressed.Litter should cover all solid flo
44、ors,but no min requirementfor solid floor space in poultry houses.Continuous total indoor confinement is prohibited,so caged systems cannotbe used as permanent housing.Maximum stockingdensities not addressed.Selection of breeds with regard to suitability for site-specific conditions and resistance t
45、o prevalent diseases¶sites.However,using broiler breeds with verified higher welfare outcomes is not required.CERTIFICATIONSTOCKING DENSITYENRICHMENTBREEDSLIGHTINGLITTERSLAUGHTERAUDITINGBETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT CRITERIA(US&CANADA)Independent third party audits every 12 months.For group certific
46、ations,a minimum of 10%of producers are inspected.CAS not required,but is endorsed as a humane slaughter method.When used,CAS systems must be designed to kill the birds(not just stunning).Slaughter methods that use pre-stun handling,e.g.,shackling of live birds by both legs,are permitted.For every 1
47、000 birds,1.5 standard sized long chopped straw bales,2m of perch space,1 pecking objects should be provided by 10 days of age.Approved enrichments include:ramps,low perches,pecking blocks,straw bales,scattering of whole grains,cabbages,cauliflowers,sprouts,broccoli,rounded tubes,&hanging wooden blo
48、cks.Light intensity of 20 lux(from artificial or natural light sources)throughout the house,for a min of 8 hours a day.A min of 6 continuous hours of darkness per 24-hour cycle.Full floor covered bydry and friable litter.No min depth specified.Wet and caked litter must be removed promptly.Housing in
49、 cages,or on wire or slatted floors,is prohibited.Max indoor stocking density 6 lb/sq ft.Care must be taken to select birds for higher welfare traits&avoid genetic strains with undesirable traits.However,using breeds with verified higher welfare outcomes isnot required.Independent third-party audits
50、 are required every 12 months for re-certification.Only 1 flock/house required to be audited per location.Auditors encouraged to observe loading,transport,and slaughter processes,but training documentation sufficient if these stagesare conducted by anoutside company.CAS not required,but auditing gui
51、dance covers standard operating practices for CAS.CAS systems can be used for stunning only(not stun-kill exclusively).Slaughter methods that use pre-stun handling,e.g.,shackling of live birds by both legs,are permitted.Enrichments strongly encouraged but not required.Average daylight intensity of 1
52、0 lux throughout the house for a min of 8 hours each day(from artificial or natural sources).A min of 4 hours of continuous darkness(recommended 1 lux)each day.Access to dry and friable litter at a min of 1 in deep is required at all times,but full floor coverage not specified.Wet litter is not allo
53、wed and should be replaced.Maximum indoor stocking density 7 lb/sq ft,calculated using target weight of the birds.Use of cages not specifically prohibited.No specifications or requirements on breedor genetic selection for higher welfare.Third-party auditing byan independent contractor,but no specifi
54、cations around the frequency of audits.The number of flocks/locations audited is up to desire of the company.For larger operations,audits are recommended to cover the hatchery,a processing plant,&sample 3 of the grow-out houses on different farms(1 farm with chicks a min of 7 days old&1 farm with bi
55、rds within 7 daysof processing).CAS not required,but is covered as a humane slaughter method.Birds can be handled&shackled by their legs prior to stunning and/or killing.Not addressed or required.No min daytime light intensity specified.During the dark period(s),the light intensity must be 10%of the
56、 daytime light intensity.A min of 4 hours of darkness every 24 hours must be provided,but does not need to be continuous&can be in increments of1,2,or 4 hours.Dry&friable litter should be provided throughout the majority of the house,but full floor coverage is not required.No min litter depth specif
57、ied.Litter quality must be assessed in 2 houses per site.Use of cages not specifically prohibited.Max stocking density based on target live weight:4.5 lbs:6.5 lb/sq ft;4.5-5.5 lbs:7.5 lb/sq ft;5.6 to 7.5 lbs:8.5 lb/sq ft;7.5 lbs:9 lb/sq ft.Not addressed or required.1 Global Animal Partnerships 5-Ste
58、p Animal Welfare Standards for Chickens Raised for Meat v3.22 Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW Standards for Meat Chickens 20213 HFAC Animal Care Standards for Chickens August 20144 American Humane Certified Animal Welfare Standards for Broiler Chickens(May 2019)5 7 CFR Part 205 enforced by
59、the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service 6 National Chicken Council Animal Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist for Broilers(Sept 2020)CompliantUnsureNon-CompliantKEYSince the original Better Chicken Commitment standards were published,over 230 companies in the United States and Canada have committ
60、ed to implementing these standards and have set time bound goals for improving chicken welfare in their supply chains.To empower these companies to meet their goals and to allow new companies to make commitments,it is important for companies to establish ambitious timelines with an achievable roadma
61、p forward to demonstrate meaningful annual progress until 100%compliant.Compassion in World Farming is ready to assist all companies that would like to establish a robust plan for meeting all animal welfare commitments.The table on the right looks at todays most common certifications and industry gu
62、idelines,and their ability to meet the criteria of the North American Better Chicken Commitment.TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENTWHICH CERTIFICATIONS MEET THE NORTH AMERICANBETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT?ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming U
63、SA /ChickenTrack 2022 1213The ImportanceofBREEDThe shift to higher welfare breeds of broiler chickens has traditionally been framed as simply selecting for slow versus fast growth.However,when breeding for improved welfare in commercial breeds,the key is balancing genetic selection for good producti
64、on values,including growth,feed intake,and meat yield,while also ensuring chickens show good welfare outcomes throughout their lives.Informed by science,the BCC provides a baseline of inputs to achieve good welfare outcomes for broiler chickens.Research has shown commercial breeds of higher welfare
65、chickens have better health overall,with fewer birds suffering severe gait defects or footpad and hock lesions.These breeds have less mortality,stronger natural immunity,and fewer downgrades at slaughter,compared to the current conventional broiler strains,which encompass over 99%of chickens in the
66、United States.These higher welfare breeds also have far less severe breast meat myopathies,such as wooden(woody)breast and white striping,which negatively impact both the meat quality and welfare of the birds.Additionally,higher welfare breeds are more active and show a wider expression of natural b
67、ehaviors throughout their lives.In contrast,the industry-standard conventional breeds spend most of their time sitting and show less foraging,dustbathing,and enrichment use later in life.111 All components of the BCC are needed together to meaningfully improve chicken welfare,and breed is especially
68、 critical.For instance,the value of adding enrichment items,such as straw bales,to broiler barns for perching and foraging is limited without higher welfare breeds.Due to their genetic makeup,conventional breeds lack the physical strength and staminato be active and rest on top of straw bales withou
69、t the riskof pain or injury.2 These solely production-focused broilerchicken strains are also thought to be consistently frustratedby their physical limitations and unable to experience livesworth living.1,2,6Broiler breeds that pass the welfare outcome assessments of either the Royal Society for th
70、e Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(RSPCA)or Global Animal Partnership(G.A.P.)are approved for use in the North American Better Chicken Commitment.Hubbard REDBRO,RedbroM,JA757,JACY57,JA787,JA957,JA987,JACY87,Norfolk Black Aviagen Rowan Ranger,Rambler Ranger,Ranger Classic,Ranger Premium,or Ranger Gol
71、d Cobb-Sasso 200(CS200)Cooks Venture PioneerTO DATE,THE FOLLOWING BREEDS HAVE BEEN APPROVED:AviagenRanger Classic Hubbard JA787 Hubbard REDBRO AviagenRanger Gold AviagenRanger Premium Cooks VenturePioneer This BCC chicken supplier prioritizes healthy genetics as the backbone of good chicken welfare.
72、To learn more about Cooks Venture chicken and the Pioneer breed,visit .ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 1415Founded in 2018,Cooks Venture began growing Pioneer chickens,the companys signature breed of high welfare broilers,as a uniq
73、ue offering to the US market.The Pioneer chickens are reared on pasture and in the woodlands of Northwest Arkansas using regenerative feed and land management practices.When developing the Pioneer breed,Cooks Venture went back to the start,ensuring the most valuable traits from heritage strains were
74、 maintained in the Pioneer,a project that took over fourteen years.This resulted in a broiler breed that is well-balanced for high welfare,good production,excellent meat quality,and the ability to thrive outdoors.Cooks Venture is the most recent chicken supplier to sign upto the Better Chicken Commi
75、tment(BCC)joining Pitman Farms,Perdue Farms,and Wayne Farms in committing to produce chicken products fully aligned with the BCC criteria.However,Cooks Venture is distinguished as the only company to have already met the high welfare breed criteria across its entire supply.Cooks Venture only grows i
76、ts signature Pioneer breed,a high welfare breed approved by G.A.P.Since Cooks Ventures entire chicken supply is certified at G.A.P.Step 4,this producer meets and exceeds the BCC requirements for breed,lighting,litter,enrichments,stocking density,and third-party auditing.The company is currently buil
77、ding new processing facilities to be completed by 2027,which will allow for implementation of multi-stage controlled atmosphere stunning.COMPANY OVERVIEWPIONEER CHICKENS ARE BRED FOR BOTH GOOD WELFARE AND PERFORMANCECHICKEN SUPPLIER HIGHLIGHT:COOKS VENTUREIN CONTRAST TO TODAYS CONVENTIONAL BROILER B
78、REEDS,PIONEER CHICKENS HAVE:BETTER HEALTH THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES Pioneer chickens are bred for good leg health with long,strong bones to support their continued growth,ensuring these birds remain mobile throughout their lives.Flocks of this breed have fewer leg culls during grow-out than the current
79、 industry-standard breeds.1214 GOOD GROWTH&EXCEPTIONAL MEAT QUALITY Cooks Venture bred the Pioneer to be a well-balanced,high welfare broiler strain with good commercial value.The Pioneer can even exceed the growth rate of conventional breeds when all birds are fed a less nutrient dense diet of vege
80、tarian or regeneratively grown feed.12 Undoubtedly,the selling feature of the Pioneer is the meat quality,which greatly exceeds that of conventional breeds.The Pioneer breast meat shows almost no severe white striping or wooden breast,regardless of the age or body weightof the birds when slaughtered
81、.12,15 Cooks Venture notes its high-quality meat is reflectiveof the Pioneer chickens healthy genetics for balanced growth as well as its regenerative diet and life outdoors on pasture.HIGHER ACTIVITY&ENRICHMENT USE Research has shown Pioneer chickens spend more time active,including moving aroundon
82、 litter and on the top of platforms,than conventional breeds with the difference most pronounced when the Pioneer and conventional birds reach slaughter weight.5,6 Under commercial conditions,Pioneer flocks are highly occupied by enrichments.Bundles of suspended vegetation are provided in the barns
83、for the chickens to peck and scratch,and the Pioneer broilers regularly use A-frame perches both indoors and outside on pasture.Additionally,Cooks Venture has invested in planting tens of thousands of trees to provide shade and shelter for its birds outdoors.WELL SUITED TO THRIVE OUTDOORS In extensi
84、ve systems,it is even more vital to use high welfare broiler breeds to ensure chickens are capable of handling environmental variation,staying healthy,and leading full,positive lives outdoors.Pioneer chickens are bred to thrive outdoors and show high welfare outcomes,unlike the industrys conventiona
85、l strains.Conventional breeds lack the physical ability to be active,so only a small percentage of birds in conventional flocks go outside when provided access.In addition,the production-focused conventional strains grow very quickly,releasing a considerable amount of metabolic heat.Inherently,these
86、 breeds have more difficulty regulating their body temperature and are at greater risk of overheating in hot,humid outdoor conditions.In contrast,Cooks Venture reports that between 80%-99%of the flock of Pioneer birds forage outside during daylight hours throughout the year,even in moderate rain and
87、 light snow.Pioneer chickens go outside and explore the surrounding pasture,tall grasses,and woodlands from a young age.When outdoors,the birds will seek shelter or natural shade under trees and shrubs to maintain thermal comfort.ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World
88、Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 1617In 2021,the US Working Group for Broiler Welfare was formed to provide an opportunity for industry leaders to collaboratively approach,in a pre-competitive manner,how to improve broiler chicken welfare through the lens of the Better Chicken Commitment.Facilitated b
89、y Compassionin World Farming and Blue House Sustainability Consulting,the Working Group has grown from the original group of 7 companies to now include 20 companies committed to shifting the industry forward to align with higher welfare standards.The Working Group meets regularly to explore practica
90、l strategies and creative solutions that will enable progress toward BCC commitments,shifting broiler chicken supply chains in a way that meaningfully improves welfare.The efforts and learnings of this group will create positive momentum and motivate widespread progress among the industry leaders in
91、 alignment with the Better Chicken Commitment.Each member of the Working Group that is reporting progress is highlighted in the following section“Company Progress Reporting”and distingushed with this icon.US Working Group forBROILER WELFAREBEGINNING IN 2023,ALL MEMBERS OF THE US WORKING GROUP FOR BR
92、OILER WELFARE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:PUBLICLY COMMIT TO THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT PRIOR TO JOINING,WHICH INCLUDESALL CRITERIA IN EITHER VERSION 1 OR 2 OF THE NORTH AMERICAN BCC DRAFT A ROADMAP WITHIN 6 MONTHS FOR COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING TO REVIEW PUBLISH A PUBLIC ROADMAP WITHIN 12
93、 MONTHS OF JOINING THE WORKING GROUP THAT DETAILS AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH CLEAR,INFORMED MILESTONES,AND DEMONSTRATES MEANINGFUL ANNUAL PROGRESS FOR ALL BCC TENETS UNTIL 100%COMPLIANT ATTEND QUARTERLY WORKING GROUP MEETINGS ATTEND QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH A MEMBER OF COMPASSIONS FOOD BUSINESS TEAM
94、 ANNUAL PUBLIC REPORTING THAT DEMONSTRATES MEANINGFUL PROGRESS TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BCC TENETS PUBLICLY REPORT EACH YEAR BY JANUARY 31 TO BE FEATURED IN END-OF-QUARTERCHICKENTRACK REPORTCURRENT WORKING GROUP MEMBERS HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 31,2023 TO MEET THE MEMBERSHIP STANDARDS LISTED ABOVE.Sin
95、ce the companys founding in 2011,HelloFresh has been committed to changing the way people eat forever.As the largest meal kit provider in the United States,we aim to reinvent the traditional food supply chain.Using thoughtful analytics and an innovative direct-to-consumer business model,HelloFresh m
96、akes home cooking an easy and delicious experience while also creating significant reductions in food waste and carbon emissions throughout our supply chain.We maintain consistent high-quality standards for ingredient sourcing and animal welfare so that customers can enjoy their cooking experience w
97、orry-free.HelloFresh is committed to making meaningful changes to improve animal welfare,which is why we joined the Better Chicken Commitment in 2019,partnering with Compassionin World Farming.We understand the importance of supporting broad-based efforts to improve animal welfare across the poultry
98、 industry and have engaged with our suppliers,who raise and process chickens on our behalf,to implement meaningful changes.In 2022,with feedback from Compassion in World Farming,HelloFresh published an updated Chicken Welfare Policy for the United States,in which we reported progress on the tenets o
99、f the BCC.We also announced an investment in functional enrichments in collaboration with our largest chicken supplier for chickens in their barns.These enrichments encourage natural behaviors,reduce stress in the barn environment,and allow chickens to play,which are all important for the well-being
100、 of these animals.This supplier has also initiated a friable litter inspection program to ensure maintenance of at least3 inches of dry,friable litter at all times.Litter impactsthe chickens overall health,skin and footpad quality andfurther allows them to practice natural behaviors,such asdust-bath
101、ing.This supplier will utilize third-party auditing to ensure their compliance with these elements of the Better Chicken Commitment.HelloFresh is proud to be an active member in the US Working Group for Broiler Welfare a group of 20 companies that are committed to navigating industry challenges and
102、exploring workable strategies for transitioning supply chains through the lens of the Better Chicken Commitment.As part of our efforts with this group,HelloFresh is working with producers piloting poultry breeds approved for the BCC.HelloFresh is also aligned with the Global Animal Partnerships(G.A.
103、P.)5-Step Rating Program,and within our brands,weoffer organic G.A.P.Step 3 chicken and G.A.P.Step 4 chickenfor customers.HelloFresh has committed to publishing a roadmap for all aspects of the Better Chicken Commitment before the end of 2023 and will be reporting progress each year on the Better Ch
104、icken Commitment until we are 100%compliant across all criteria.As the leading meal kit provider,we will continue to push for further improvements and systemic change to offer our customers responsibly sourced and high-quality ingredients.We are grateful for our close working relationship with Compa
105、ssion in World Farming and will continue to work together to drive the industry forward toward a more sustainable,humane food system.WORKING GROUP MEMBER FEATURE:HELLOFRESHJeffrey YorzykSenior Director of Sustainability-USHelloFresh“As a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry,De
106、laware North is committed to sustainability and responsible sourcing.We are pleased to join the Working Group and look forward to benefitting from its expertise,as well as contributing to this important collaboration between business and non-profit participants to improve animal welfare.”Debbie Frie
107、delDirector of SustainabilityDelaware NorthCompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 19ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USA18Company ProgressREPORTINGTransparent reporting is the cornerstone of ChickenTrack,as all information in this report is publicly disclosed data.Public pr
108、ogress reporting ensures that companies hold themselves accountable to their commitments.Communicating to investors,customers,and other key stakeholders in this way demonstrates thatthese companies take their social responsibilitytargets seriously.This displays a high level of managerialcompetency a
109、nd stakeholder transparency.This year,ChickenTrack captures the public disclosure of41 companies that reported progress against their BetterChicken Commitment policy a 241%increase from lastyears ChickenTrack report.While the US industry is in theearly stages of shifting to higher broiler welfare st
110、andards,this monumental increase in reporting over one year shows animal welfare is a growing priority in our food system thatwill continue to gather momentum in the coming years.This chart reflects the percentage of the committed companies that are reporting by sector.Retailers and Pet Food compani
111、es are leading with more than three-fifths of committed companies reporting progress towards the BCC,while Food Service/Hospitality and Restaurants are the two lowest sectors reporting progress.COUNT OF COMPANIES REPORTING BY SECTORREPORTINGNOT REPORTINGRETAILERPET FOODMEAL KIT AND MEAT BOXMANUFACTU
112、RERFOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITYRESTAURANT30.00%37.50%63.16%65.22%91.49%92.06%90%100%62.50%70.00%36.84%34.78%8.51%7.94%10%0%70%80%60%50%40%30%20%MANUFACTURERRESTAURANTRETAILERMEAL KIT AND MEAT BOXPET FOODFOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITYCOUNT OF COMPANIESREPORTING BY SECTOR11107643This report highlights c
113、ompanies that have published public reporting on their progress to implement the Better Chicken Commitment criteria.Compassion in World Farmings Food Business team conducted outreach to all signees of the BCC to encourage public reporting,offering support in analyzing supply chain data and developin
114、g a public roadmap toward implementation.Compassion in World Farming has laid out a framework to support companies in transparently reporting progress in one of two ways:In both approaches,we ask that companies clarify the product scope(e.g.,fresh/frozen,processed)of their commitment and reporting w
115、hen it does not cover all chicken within their supply chain.We offer these two reporting methods because we recognize that companies will roadmap their BCC transitionsand thus collect datain different ways.We wish to remove barriers to transparent disclosure while also providing a clear and consiste
116、nt framework for communicating progress.As companies progress and their reporting improves,our aim is to make the state of the industrys transition to higher broiler welfare visible to all stakeholders.REPORTING FRAMEWORKChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming U
117、SA /ChickenTrack 2022 2021PUBLICLY DISCLOSE THE PROPORTION(%)OF CHICKEN WITHIN YOUR COMPANYS SUPPLY CHAIN,IN TERMS OF VOLUME PURCHASED,THAT CURRENTLY MEETS EACH INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT OF THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT.1.PUBLICLY DISCLOSE THE PROPORTION(%)OF CHICKEN WITHIN YOUR COMPANYS SUPPLY CHAIN,IN
118、TERMS OF VOLUME PURCHASED,THAT CURRENTLY MEETS THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT STANDARDS OVERALL.2.Using this approach,BCC signees should publicly disclose individual progress figures for breed,stocking density,environment,and controlled atmosphere stunning(CAS),and state whether and by whom their com
119、pliant supply has been third-party audited for each component.If desired,progress towards meeting the environmental standard canbe broken out further into separate figures for litter,lighting,and enrichments.Using this approach,BCC signees should publicly disclose a single figure that represents the
120、ir progress across all Better Chicken Commitment standards(and state whether and by whom this compliant supply has been third-party audited).For example,if a company sources products with progress evenly across every component,its reporting can be represented in a single figure.A company should not
121、use this method if one or more of the standards has not been met at the same level,unless it is explicitly clarified which ones are excluded.SAMPLE DISCLOSURE:“We have made a commitment to source 100%of our chicken supply from birds raised in alignment with the standards of the Better Chicken Commit
122、ment.We will do so for the stocking density,environment,and CAS components by 2024 and for the breed component by 2026.As of January 2023,0%of the chicken we purchase in the US meets the breed standard,25%meets the stocking density standard,50%meets the environment(litter,lighting,and enrichments)st
123、andard,and 20%meets the CAS standard.Our Better Chicken Commitment-compliant supply is not yet third-party audited.”SAMPLE DISCLOSURE:“We have made a commitment to source 100%of our chicken supply from birds raised in alignment with the standards of the Better Chicken Commitment by 2024.As of Januar
124、y 2023,20%of the chicken we purchase in the US is audited through Global Animal Partnership to meet the Better Chicken Commitment standards for stocking density and environment,and CAS.”COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242026N/AN/A2024N/A2024N/ASTOCKING DENSITY0%B
125、REED2024N/A2024N/ACASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS25%20%50%50%50%COMPANYSAMPLELOGOCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024GAPN/A2024GAP2024GAPSTOCKING DENSITY0%BREED2024GAP2024NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS20%COMPANYSAMPLELOGO20%20%20%20%ChickenTr
126、ack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 222320222021AVERAGE OF BREEDAVERAGE OF STOCKING DENSITYAVERAGE OF LITTERAVERAGE OF LIGHTINGAVERAGE OF ENRICHMENTSAVERAGE OF CAS0%2.75%88.67%79.08%76.42%77.08%40.25%86.75%74.17%74.83%75.67%36.58%TOTAL AVERAGE
127、PROGRESS BY REPORTING COMPANIES %0%70%80%90%100%60%50%40%30%20%Compassion in World Farming encourages all companies committed to the BCC to develop public roadmaps to ensure improved broiler welfare across their supply chains.A roadmap is a public implementation plan with annual goals and
128、 reporting to demonstrate progress toward compliance.This can be captured in a table or through text;what is important to disclose is meaningful progress each year to ensure commitments are met by the agreed upon deadline.Along with transparent reporting,public disclosure is paramount in roadmap dev
129、elopment.By creating company-specific roadmaps,it allows the companys team members to have clear discussions with their suppliers about incremental targets toward meeting the Better Chicken Commitment,as well as demonstrating to both internal and external stakeholders the plan for implementation.Wor
130、king closely with Compassion in World Farming,five companies from multiple sectors developed roadmaps in line with their commitments since last years report.These roadmaps provide a clear path forward not only for the companies that have developed them,but for others hoping to meet similar timelines
131、.Compassion in World Farming is committed to encouraging and supporting all signees of the BCC to provide detailed roadmaps throughout 2023 and beyond.See these companies progress captured within their roadmap in the following“Company Progress Reporting”section.A PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION:ROADMAPSOver
132、all,the 12 companies in last years ChickenTrack report made progress across all tenets of the BCC in 2022 demonstrating their dedication to broiler chicken welfare and leadership in this space.ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 2425En
133、vironmentEnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENT
134、TIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD2024GAP2024N/AGAP2024N/A20242024GAPGAP2024LI
135、GHTINGLIGHTING2024GAPGAP2024LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITY0%BREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREED2024GAPGAP2024ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2024NRN/A2024CASCASCASCASCASCASCASKEYNR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=No
136、t ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member100%95%EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2025GAP2024N/AGAP2025N/A2024N/AN/ANR2024NR
137、202420242025GAP2024N/AGAPN/A2024NR202420242025GAP2024N/AGAPN/A2024NR202420242025GAP2024N/AGAPNS2024N/A202420242025N/A2024NRNRNS2024N/A20242024N/A2024N/A20242024EnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242026NR2024NR2024N/A2024N/A2026N/AN/A100%100%100%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%100%10
138、0%79%0%100%100%100%100%75%0%100%100%100%100%0%Company Progress ReportingCompany Progress Reporting0%0%0%0%0%0%100%100%100%100%14%100%40%11%17%17%ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 2627EnvironmentEnvironmentCompany Progress Reporting c
139、ontdcontd Company Progress ReportingCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME M
140、EETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDGAPGAPN/AGAPN/AN/AN/AN/A20242024202520242024202420252026GAPGAPNSGAP2024202420252024LIGHTINGLIGH
141、TINGGAPGAPNSGAP2024202420252024LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDGAPGAPNSGAP2024202420252024ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSN/ANRN/AN/A2024202420252024CASCASCASCASCASCASKEYNR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/
142、A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare MemberEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2024202520262025GAPNR20242025GAPNR20242025GAPNR20242025GAPNR20242025NRNRN/AN/AEnv
143、ironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242024N/A2024N/A2024NR2024NR2024N/AN/A100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%93%1%7.6%2%7.6%7.6%7.6%7.6%2%2%2%2%0%*Giant Eagles BCC policy only covers its Natures Basket line.COMMITMENTTIMEL
144、INETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20222022GAPGAP2022GAP2022GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2022GAP2027N/ACAS100%EnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS100%100%100%0%100%ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 2829EnvironmentEnvironm
145、entCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUM
146、E MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024NSGAPGAP20242026N/AN/AN/AN/ANR202420242024N/AN/A20262
147、024202620242024NSGAPGAPN/ANR202420242024LIGHTINGLIGHTING20242024NSGAPGAPNRNR202420242024LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREED20242024NSGAPGAPAHCNR20242024202
148、4ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS20242024NSN/AN/A*N/AN/A202420242024CASCASCASCASCASCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS20
149、242024GAP20262024N/AGAPNS202420242024GAPGAPNS202420242024GAPGAPNS202420242024GAPGAPNS202420242024N/ANRNS2024N/A*NS20240%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%?30%0%0%3%87%87%87%57%90%90%90%90%90%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%30%30%30%30%68%12%100%100%100%100%100%*Marys Chicken offers G.A.P.4 and G.A.P.5 products that
150、 meet the BCC breed tenet,but percentage of volume is not publicly disclosed.6%93%6%6%Company Progress Reporting contdcontd Company Progress ReportingKEYNR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member?*Naked Truths supplier,Wayne Farms,ha
151、s a CAS plant,but percentage of volume is not publicly disclosed.*Perdue Farms reports 26%of chickens have enrichments,but this percentageis not clear if enrichments provided meet the BCCs enrichment tenet.ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrac
152、k 2022 3031EnvironmentEnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDI
153、TEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024N/AN/ANRGAP20262026N/AN
154、/AN/AN/AGAPGAP/CH2024202420242024N/AN/A202620242024202420242024NRN/ANRGAPGAPN/A2024202420242024LIGHTINGLIGHTING20242024NRNRN/AGAPGAPN/A2024202420242024LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREE
155、DBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREED20242024N/AN/AN/A*GAPGAPGAP/CH2024202420242024ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS20242024N/AN/ANRN/AN/AN/A2024202420242024CASCASCASCASCASCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERLITT
156、ERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2024202620262026N/ANS20242026NRNS20242026NRNS20242026N/ANS20242026N/ANSN/ANS0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%100%100%100%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%89%0%100%100%100%3%30%0%0.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%37.7%38%100%100%100%9%52%?100%100%100%Comp
157、any Progress Reporting contdcontd Company Progress ReportingKEYNR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare MemberChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 3233EnvironmentEnvironmentT
158、HIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC
159、STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDGAPNRGAPN/ANRN/A202420252025202420252026GAPNRGAP202420252025LIGHTINGLIGHTINGGAPN/AGAP202420252025LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREED
160、BREEDBREEDBREEDGAPNRGAP202420252025ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSNRNRNR202420252026CASCASCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS202520252024NC20252024NRNRGAP202420252024NRN/AGAP202420252024NRN/AGAP202420252024NRNSGAP202620252024NRNSNRNCN/AN/
161、A0%0%100%100%100%18%100%16%75%13%25%COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20262026GAPNR2026GAP2026GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2026GAP2026NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTSTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNRNR20242024N/A2024N/A2024STOC
162、KING DENSITYBREEDNR2024N/A2024CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%0%0%EnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS0%0%0%0%0%100%100%100%100%100%10.16%10.16%10.16%10.16%10.16%50%1.7%1.7%8%8%33%66%24%17%17%24%24%24%0%95%95%95%95%11%Company Progress Reporting contdcontd Company Pro
163、gress ReportingKEYNR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare MemberUnilever is reporting global progress toward the BCC and ECC.Company Progress Reporting contdKEYNR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working
164、Group for Broiler Welfare MemberYESNOBREEDSTOCKING DENSITYLITTERLIGHTINGENRICHMENTSCAS34332063578223AVERAGE OF BREEDAVERAGE OF STOCKING DENSITYAVERAGE OF LITTERAVERAGE OF LIGHTINGAVERAGE OF ENRICHMENTSAVERAGE OF CAS58.16%68.02%58.16%56.65%24.25%10%0%70%80%90%100%60%50%40%30%20%
165、3.63%Compassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 35ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USA34EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242026GAP2024GAP2024GAP2024GAP2026NRN/A81%0%100%100%100%100%T
166、his table captures the average progress across each tenet of the BCC for the 41 companies reporting.The most compliance is reported in the housing environments for birds,followed by the use of CAS processing.AVERAGE PROGRESS ACROSS TENETS BY REPORTING COMPANIESNUMBER OF TENETS WITH REPORTED PROGRESS
167、 vs.UNREPORTED PROGRESS BY REPORTING COMPANIESThis table captures the number of companies reporting progress on each tenet.Progress Still NeededChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 3637COMPANIES NOT REPORTING PROGRESS TOWARD THE BETTER
168、CHICKEN COMMITMENTCOMPANIES THAT HAVE YET TO SIGN ON TO THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENTCOMPANIES THAT HAVE REMOVED OR WEAKENED THIER BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT POLICIESCOMPANIES WITH PARTIAL BROILER CHICKEN WELFARE POLICIES These companies are still committed to the Better Chicken Commitment but have n
169、ot yetpublicly disclosed progress to be featured in this years ChickenTrack report.These companies have yet to publicly commit to the Better Chicken Commitment.These companies have either removed their commitment to improving broiler welfare or weakened their public commitment to not include measura
170、ble inputs with a time bound goal.These companies have committed to some elements of the BCC,but have yet to develop a completebroiler welfare policy addressing all components of the BCC with clear timelines.While many improvements to chicken welfare were reported in 2022,several signatories of the
171、BCC have yet to show progress on removing the greatest risks to broiler chicken welfare in their supply chains.Throughout Compassions outreach and data collection,it was noted some companies have removed their BCC policies or stalled in their commitments.There are over 100 signees that have yet to r
172、eport progress towards the Better Chicken Commitment.In addition,many leading national corporations have not developed a robust welfare policy for broiler chickens.For the first time in ChickenTrack,Compassion in World Farming selected the following companies to highlight that are falling behind wit
173、hin their sectors.We encourage all businesses to reinstate or develop a full BCC policy and report progress to implement these changes to ensure chickens are given a better life.ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 3839The increasing nu
174、mber of companies reporting progress,developing detailed roadmaps,and participating in the Working Group demonstrates strong momentum to meet the BCC in North America.Compassion in World Farming expects this momentum to continue to grow in the coming years,and we look forward to working with compani
175、es as they strive for higher welfare across their supply chains.If your company does not currently have a broiler chicken policy or a detailed roadmap toward implementation,please reach out to us!Compassion in World Farmings Food Business team works collaboratively with food companies to help facili
176、tate progress to meet the BCC standards.Whether it is providing technical resources or helping companies transition their supply chain,Compassion in World Farming is eager to work with your company and assist with your animal welfare and sustainability goals.Compassions Food Business Team is encoura
177、ged by the progress shown in the past ChickenTrack reports and looks forward to featuring more companies every year.We expect consumers will continue to prioritize broiler welfare and Compassion in World Farming is eager to partner with producers,purchasers,and company representatives to build a mor
178、e humane system for broiler chickens.ChickenSUPPLIERSIts Time toACTSUPPLIERS PUBLICLY COMMITTED TO OFFERING FULLY COMPLIANT BCC CHICKENSUPPLIERS THAT ARE THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIED FOR SOME BCC CRITERIA BUT HAVE YET TO PUBLICLY COMMIT TO THE BCCSUPPLIERS THAT HAVE YET TO PUBLICLY COMMIT TO OFFERING FULLY
179、 COMPLIANT BCC CHICKENCompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 41ChickenTrack 2022 /Compassion in World Farming USA40Despite the supply chain disruptions and continuing effects of the global pandemic,inflation,and avian influenza,companies prioritized broiler welfare as a key part of their
180、 animal welfare and sustainability goals this past year.Companies carried on the work of reviewing research,benchmarking their supply,engaging with suppliers,and roadmapping their transition to meet the BCC criteria.Nearly 20%of leading companies committed to the BCC are reporting their progress.Whi
181、le this is the highest number of companies reporting toward the BCC,there is still a long way to go to improve the lives of nearly ten billion broiler chickens grown each year in the United States.As businesses work toward the components of the BCC,itis vital to consider your companys timelines are
182、achievable and to leverage industry momentum.Companies may find it helpfulto establish incremental targets separately for the different BCC components.For example,fully transitioning to higher welfare breeds may take more time as flock sizes continue to grow in the United States.Providing litter,bet
183、ter lighting,and enriched environments can be done in the near term,as demonstrated by current progress reporting.For components such as controlled atmosphere stunning,which require a larger capital investment,transition planning and conversations with vendors must begin as soon as possible to ensur
184、e timelines are met.Working with suppliers to roadmap all the components together can help companies plan for scaled adoption and avoid scrambling for supply as commitment deadlines approach.As the industry shifts,transparency and public reporting remain vital.ChickenTrack will continue to capture t
185、he valuable progress made each year and ensure that companies are moving forward together.By leveraging the expertise and experiences of food businesses,civil society,and stakeholders along the supply chain,we can collectively ensure a transition that not only guarantees higher chicken welfare,but a
186、lso mitigates the risk to businesses bottom line.Compassion in World Farming is working to dig into the research,answer questions,and help catalyze the initial steps forward.We encourage you to contact our US Food Business team to learn more at FoodBusinessUSciwf.org.LookingFORWARDChickenTrack 2022
187、/Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2022 4243This years report is the second iteration of ChickenTrack to include a progress tracker.We have captured the public disclosure of 41 companies that reported progress towards the Better Chicken Commitment,which is
188、significant growth over last years report(12 companies).For progress numbers to be included in the annual report and displayed in the tracker,the relevant information must be publicly available on a companys website or in other documents including,but not limited to,the companys animal welfare polic
189、y,an ESG(Environmental,Social,Governance)/CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility)progress report,or press release.Only information published within two years of our reporting deadline is considered accurate and up to date.This year,we have included companies based on progress reported on the BCC by Jan
190、uary 31st,2023.*The company information shown in the above charts was compiled during February 2023.In capturing this data,we made several assumptions,including:1.Because companies were asked to report in terms of the volume of chicken purchased,we have assumed,unless otherwise specified,that this i
191、s the metric used.If a companys reporting language suggested using another metric to obtain their progress figure(s),we reflected this in the section entitled“Company Notes.”Ahold Delhaize:Ahold Delhaize does not have a company-wide BCC policy.Its US subsidiaries have statements regarding the import
192、ance of breed,stocking density,enriched environments,and CAS,but there are no time bound goals for meetingthe BCC standards.Albertsons:Albertsons has committed to 50%of its O Organics fresh chicken product lines by 2024 to meet G.A.P.3 standards and CAS.Albertsons reports that it is 85%compliant wit
193、h this goal.Albertsons has made no commitment to source BCC-approved breeds that demonstrate higher welfare outcomes.Bareburger:Since publicly committing to the BCC in 2018,Bareburger maintains its broiler chicken policy but has removed a time bound goal to meet this commitment.Campbells:In 2017,Cam
194、pbells committed to meet the G.A.P.Step 2 standards and its full BCC pledge by 2024.Since then,Campbells is now only committed to meet the BCC litter and enrichments in its supply chain,reporting 13%compliance towards these goals this year.Chopt Salad:Chopt Salad committed to the BCC in 2019.Since t
195、hen,it has removedits BCC policy and is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.Cicis Pizza:Cicis Pizza committed to the BCC in 2021.Since then,it has removed its BCC policy and is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.Dennys:In 2019,Dennys c
196、ommitted to the BCC by 2024.Since then,Dennys is now only committed to source BCC-approved breeds by 2026 and has not reported progress.Fresh&Co:Fresh&Co committed to the BCC in 2017.Since then,it has removed its BCC policy and is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.K
197、roger:Kroger has committed to 50%of its Simple Truth fresh chicken product lines by 2024 to meet litter,lighting,enrichments,stocking density,CAS,and third-party auditing,but has not pledged to source BCC-approved breeds with higher welfare outcomes.1.Dixon LM.Slow and steady wins the race:The behav
198、iour and welfare of commercial faster growing broiler breeds compared to a commercial slower growing breed.PLoS One.2020;15(4):1-20.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.02310062.Rayner AC,Newberry RC,Vas J,Mullan S.Slow-growing broilers are healthier and express more behavioural indicators of positive welfare.S
199、ci Rep.2020;10(1).doi:10.1038/s41598-020-72198-x3.Humphrey S,Chaloner G,Kemmett K,et al.Campylobacter jejuni is not merely a commensal in commercial broiler chickens and affects bird welfare.MBio.2014;5(4).doi:10.1128/mBio.01364-144.Baxter M,Richmond A,Lavery U,OConnell NE.A comparison of fast growi
200、ng broiler chickens with a slower-growing breed type reared on Higher Welfare commercial farms.PLoS One.2021;16(11 November).doi:10.1371/journal.pone.02593335.Santos MN,Widowski TM,Kiarie EG,Guerin MT,Edwards AM,Torrey S.In pursuit of a better broiler:walking ability and incidence of contact dermati
201、tis in conventional and slower growing strains of broiler chickens.Poult Sci.2022;101(4):101768.doi:10.1016/j.psj.2022.1017686.Dawson LC,Widowski TM,Liu Z,Edwards AM,Torrey S.In pursuit of a better broiler:a comparison of the inactivity,behavior,and enrichment use of fast-and slower growing broiler
202、chickens.Poult Sci.2021;100(12).doi:10.1016/j.psj.2021.1014517.Castellini C,Mugnai C,Moscati L,et al.Adaptation to organic rearing system of eight different chicken genotypes:Behaviour,welfare and performance.Ital J Anim Sci.2016;15(1):37-46.doi:10.1080/1828051X.2015.11318938.Wilhelmsson S,Yngvesson
203、 J,Jnsson L,Gunnarsson S,Wallenbeck A.Welfare Quality assessment of a fast-growing and a slower-growing broiler hybrid,reared until 10 weeks and fed a low-protein,high-protein or mussel-meal diet.Livest Sci.2019;219:71-79.doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2018.11.0102.When a company reports that a percentage of
204、its chicken supply is certified to G.A.P.Step 1-5+standards,but the company is not explicit about commitment timelines and/or progress figures for each component of the Better Chicken Commitment,we made the following assumptions:a.Because G.A.P.certification will require suppliers to use an approved
205、 breed component,we assume a company has committed to this tenet where it is not stated outright.However,the company must clarify the deadline for full compliance with the breed tenet.b.Because G.A.P.certification(at all steps)requires suppliers to meet the Better Chicken Commitment standards for st
206、ocking density,lighting,litter,and enrichments,we have assumed that the proportion of a companys chicken supply that is G.A.P.certified meets these standards even if the company does not disclose separate figures for these components.c.Additionally,if a company makes no mention of breed,we have mark
207、ed them as not applicable(denoted in the tracker as“N/A”).G.A.P.certification is not a guarantee of compliance with the breed component until 2024.As companies continue to make and report progress towards the Better Chicken Commitment,we encourage companies to provide clarity on the metric used to m
208、easure progress,timelines for each component,product types covered by the commitment,and the third-party auditor or certification program employed.Le Pain Quotidien:Le Pain Quotidien committed to the BCC in 2017.Since then,the company has removed its BCC policy and is not reporting any progress towa
209、rd improving broiler chicken welfare.McDonalds:While McDonalds has recognized and is evaluating the importance of broiler welfare,it has yet to publish a full BCC policy with time bound goals for every on-farm component.The company is currently reporting that 100%of Canadian supply and 60%of US supp
210、ly utilize CAS and is on track to achieve 100%by 2024.Meijer:Meijer has committed to improving litter,lighting,stocking density,and utilizing CAS and third-party auditing for 50%of its fresh chicken brands,but does not include a timeline to complete these goals.The company has not reported progress
211、for these commitments.Meijer has not committed to providing environmental enrichments or to source BCC-approved breeds with higher welfare outcomes.Restaurant Brands International:RBI is the parent company of Burger King,Popeyes,Tim Hortons,and Firehouse Subs.Burger King and Tim Hortons committed to
212、 the BCC in 2017,and expanded the policy to Popeyes in 2020.In 2022,RBI updated its animal welfare policy to disclose it is now looking to trial its original commitment,while also removing its BCC policy and time bound goals for each component of the BCC.RBI has not reported any public progress repo
213、rting towards any of BCC criteria.Ruby Tuesday:Ruby Tuesday committed to the BCC in 2017.Since then,it has removed its BCC policy and is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.Tender Greens:Tender Greens committed to the BCC in 2019.Since then,it has removed its BCC poli
214、cy and is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.Qdoba:Qdoba committed to the BCC in 2017.Since then,it has removed its BCC policy and is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.9.Snyder AM,Riley SP,Robison CI,et al.Behavior and Immune Respons
215、e of Conventional and Slow-Growing Broilers to Salmonella Typhimurium.Front Physiol.2022;13(May):1-13.doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.89084810.Williams LK,Sait LC,Trantham EK,Cogan TA,Humphrey TJ.Campylobacter Infection Has Different Outcomes in Fast-and Slow-Growing Broiler Chickens.Avian Dis.2013;57(2):238
216、-241.doi:10.1637/-reg.111.Cheema MA,Qureshi MA,Havenstein GB.A Comparison of the Immune Response of a 2001 Commercial Broiler with a 1957 Randombred Broiler Strain When Fed Representative 1957 and 2001 Broiler Diets 1.12.Torrey S,Mohammadigheisar M,Nascimento dos Santos M,et al.In pursui
217、t of a better broiler:growth,efficiency,and mortality of 16 strains of broiler chickens.Poult Sci.2021;100(3).doi:10.1016/j.psj.2020.12.05213.Santos MN,Widowski TM,Kiarie EG,Guerin MT,Edwards AM,Torrey S.In Pursuit of a Better Broiler:Tibial Morphology,Breaking Strength,and Ash Content in Convention
218、al and Slower-Growing Strains of Broiler Chickens.Poult Sci.2022;(January):101755.doi:10.1016/j.psj.2022.10175514.Santos MN,Widowski TM,Kiarie EG,et al.In pursuit of a better broiler:walking ability and incidence of contact dermatitis in conventional and slower growing strains of broiler chickens.Po
219、ult Sci.2021;100(4):101309.doi:10.1016/j.psj.2020.12.05215.Santos MN,Rothschild D,Widowski TM,et al.In pursuit of a better broiler:carcass traits and muscle myopathies in conventional and slower-growing strains of broiler chickens.Poult Sci.2021;100(9):101309.doi:10.1016/j.psj.2021.101309Photos of B
220、CC-approved breeds are provided by Aviagen,Hubbard Breeders,and Cooks Venture.*In response to Compassions company outreach to collect BCC reporting data,3 companies included in the report requested an extension and submitted reporting data by February 23,2023.Compassion in World Farming worked closely with these companies to ensure they were able to report accurate progress on broiler chicken welfare.MethodologyCompany NotesEndnotes211 East 43rd Street,7th FloorNew York City,NY 10017USA(678)902-CIWF