1、REPORTUnited States2023Learn more at 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 23Recent headlines about price-fixing,avian flu,and child labor within the United States poultry industry have led to growing calls for transparency by consumers,who increasin

2、gly want to know how their food is produced.This is especially true for how animals are raised for food.While most consumers want animals raised under more humane conditions,baseline animal welfare is not met on farms,especially for chickens raised for meat.1 The need for food businesses and chicken

3、 producers to implement meaningful welfare policies is becoming increasingly salient.The aim of this ChickenTrack report is to highlight the companies that are making chicken welfare a priority and which companies continue to fall short,not listening to consumer demand and intentionally ignoring the

4、 suffering of chickens.An estimated 9.5 billion chickens are slaughtered for food annually in the US2.Most of these birds reside in dimly lit,dirty,and inhumane conditions that do not provide these animals with the ability to express natural behaviors such as perching and dust bathing.Modern chicken

5、s have been genetically selected to yield more breast meat and weigh more overall.This means these birds grow disproportionately fast,leading to significant concerns about their welfare and degrading meat quality.3The solution is the Better Chicken Commitment(BCC)a science-driven set of minimum welf

6、are standards to address key welfare issues,including healthier breeds,an improved on-farm environment,and a more humane ending for chickens.4 With roughly 9.5 billion broiler chickens raised each year in the US,suppliers and food companies aligned with the BCC can know that each bird under this pol

7、icy has an improved quality of life.To date,over 230 companies have committed to the North American BCC.This years ChickenTrack report includes 52 companies reporting progress,including the first two companies that have met full BCC compliance for the first time in US history.In addition,this report

8、 includes industry trends,spotlights on a producer and company,and examples of the best on-farm enrichments for chickens and a new working paper highlighting mitigation strategies that aligns sustainability with animal welfare.We hope this years ChickenTrack report the fifth in this series encourage

9、s readers and provides evidence that change for chickens is possible.Compassion in World Farming hopes that the progress of these businesses inspires other companies to initiate meaningful improvements to benefit the chickens in their supply chains.Introduction1413ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENTSMAKING MEA

10、NINGFUL PROGRESS18BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN WELFARE AND SUSTAINABILITY20 COMPANY FEATURES22COMPANY REPORTING40CHICKEN SUPPLIERS41ACTION STILL NEEDED44LOOKING FORWARD46METHODOLOGY47COMPANY NOTES3INTRODUCTION4BY THE NUMBERS:KEY FINDINGS6BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENTOVERVIEW10ROADMAPS:A PATH TOWARD THE BCC1

11、2US WORKING GROUP FOR BROILER WELFAREBen WilliamsonUS Executive DirectorCompassion in World FarmingSincerely,1 GIPSOS.(2023,March).2023 Industrial Animal Agriculture Opinion Survey.ASPCA.https:/www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/2023_industrial_ag_survey_results_report_052523_1.pdf4 The Science Behin

12、d the Better Chicken Commitment.BCC US.(n.d.).https:/ USDA ERS3 Robinson,R.(2024,February 29).Choosing chicken wisely:The impact of selective breeding on animal welfare and Food Safety.Choosing Chicken Wisely:The Impact of Selective Breeding on Animal Welfare and Food Safety.https:/ ChickenTrack 202

13、3 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 4522%Companies reporting progress out of the 230+companies committed to improve broiler welfare94%of Working Group members are reporting progress toward the BCC and have published meaningful roadmapsBy theNUMBERS3US

14、 chicken producers committed to andreporting progress toward the BCCRoadmaps publishedsince last ChickenTrack:(a 240%increase)17522companies have fully implemented the Better Chicken Commitment142 milli nchickens are set to benefit from the US Working Group for Broiler WelfareCompanies reporting pro

15、gress16companies that have made meaningful progress toward the Better Chicken Commitment*Please see page 13 to learn more about meaningful progress 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-SH

16、ACKLING,AND INSTEAD UTILIZES A PRE-SHACKLE,MULTI-STEP CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE PROCESSING SYSTEM THATS WIDELY HAILED AS MORE HUMANE.PUBLICLY REPORT PROGRESS TOWARD THIS COMMITMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 67T

17、he Better Chicken Commitment(BCC)is a leading science-based policy designed to address the most significant welfare concerns negatively impacting broiler chickens today.Through transforming how chickens are raised,the BCC aims to drive the industry toward higher welfare practices.There are two versi

18、ons of the North American BCC developed for food companies in the United States and Canada.These two versions of the policy language address the same welfare concerns including higher welfare genetics but allow for flexibility in the way companies transition their supply chains to meet and demonstra

19、te compliance with the BCC.To provide stakeholders with transparency into animal welfare practices,we encourage all North American companies to report progress annually to demonstrate achievements made to improve the lives of animals.Compassion in World Farming is developing a visual identity for Be

20、tter Chicken with digital assets that illustrate the various criteria of the BCC.We aim to release these assets in 2024 to US companies working towards their commitments.Follow our social media pages to stay up to date.OVERVIEW&UPDATE21VERSION TWOVERSION ONE MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM STOCKING DENSITY OF 6.

21、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 floor of the house,managed to maintain dry,friable condition and prevent caked or wet areas.At minimum 8 hours of continuous

22、 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 any time.The enrichments must be available by 10 days old and maintained thereafter,dispersed throughout the house and avai

23、lable 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 INSTEADUTILIZES A MULTI-STEP CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE PROCESSING SYSTEM THAT INDUCES AN IRREVERSIBLE STUN.DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE W

24、ITH 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.*Hubbard REDBRO,RedbroM,JA757,JACY57,JA787,JA957,JA987,JACY87,Norfolk Black Aviagen Rowan Ranger,Rambler Ranger,Ranger Class

25、ic,Ranger Premium,or Ranger Gold Cobb-Sasso 200(CS200)Cooks Venture Pioneer*BREEDS THAT ARE CURRENTLY APPROVED FOR USE TO MEET THE BCCBetter ChickenCOMMITMENTBROILER WELFARE CERTIFICATION CHECKLISTBETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT CRITERIA(US&CANADA)Adopt breeds with higher welfare outcomes approved by the

26、RSPCA or Global Animal Partnership(G.A.P.)Indoor stocking density 6 lb/sq ft.No caged systems.3 inches of friable litter covering the full floor&managed to prevent wet or caked areas.Min 8 hours of continuous artificial or natural light(50 lux)&6 hours of continuous daily darkness daily(1 lux).1 fun

27、ctional enrichment per 1000 sq ft or 1000 birds,which multiple birds can use at one time.Provided by 10 days of age&maintained thereafter.Avoid pre-stun handling&utilize a multi-step CAS processing system that induces an irreversible stun.Demonstrate compliance with all standards via third-party aud

28、iting.All Steps:Only higher welfare breeds approved by G.A.P.s Broiler Chicken Assessment Protocol can be used,but the full implementation date is to be determined.GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP(G.A.P.)1ANIMAL WELFAREAPPROVED BY A GREENER WORLD2CERTIFIED HUMANE3All cage systems are prohibited.Maximumindo

29、or stocking density-Steps 1-3:6 lbs/sq ft,Steps 4-5+:5.5 lbs/sq ft.All Steps:Full floor coverage in all houseswith 3 inches of friable litter,with no more than 10%caked.All Steps:Minimum 8 hours of 50 lux continuous light each day.Step 1:Artificial light permitted.Steps 2&above:Only natural light is

30、 permitted.Minimum 6 hours of continuous daily darkness(1 lux).Step 1:Minimum 1 type of functional enrichment per 1000 sq ft of indoor space.Steps 2-3:2 different types of enrichments per 750 sq ft,or 500 sq ft indoors(Step 4).Indoor enrichments do not applyto Steps 5-5+.CAS is not required,but CAS

31、processing is used by the majority of G.A.P.chicken producers.Authorized,independent third-party audits every 15 months(to capture any seasonal differences).A minimum of 50%of flocks are audited on farms with 4 flocks(min.1 inspection per location).Slaughter facilities must be third-party audited an

32、nually.A qualified independent third-party 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 care,are eligible for AWA cert

33、ification.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 stunning or to stun-kill are a

34、lso permitted but must use 2 phases.Access to forage from 7 days of age.Outdoor access to ranging&foraging areas from 4 weeks of age for a minimum of 50%of daylight hours.Birds excluded from outdoor ranging&foraging areas must be provided vegetative material.Access to raised surfaces(e.g.,perches,st

35、raw bales)from 4 weeks of age.Birds have daily access to natural light out-doors for a minimum of 50%of daylight hours.However,shelters&housing must allow natural light to enter at a minimum daytime light intensity indoors of 20 lux.Bedding(litter)must be clean,dry,mold-free,&replenished as needed.I

36、n stationary housing,bedding must be available to chickens at all times.No minimum litter depth is specified.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 to the birds welfare,each bird must be provi

37、ded 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 are prohibited,both indoors and on the range.Unless the breed has passed a recognized welfare outcome assessment(RSPCA or G.A.P.),the natural growth rate of meat

38、 chickens must not exceed 0.088 lb(40 g)per day,averaged over their entire lifetimes.Use of breeds with verified higher welfare outcomes is not required.Housing in cages is prohibited.Maximum indoor stocking density6 lb/sq ft.Full floor covered by dryand friable litter.No minimum litter depthis spec

39、ified.Light intensity of anaverage of 20 lux(from artificial or natural light sources)throughout the house,for a minimum of 8 hours a day.A minimum of 6 continuous hours of darkness per 24-hour cycle.Enrichments are required after 10 days of age.Approved enrichments include ramps,low perches,pecking

40、 blocks,straw bales,scattering of whole grains,cabbages,cauliflowers,sprouts,broccoli,rounded tubes,and hanging wooden blocks.For every 1000 birds,it is recommended to have 1.5 standard-sized long chopped straw bales,2mof perch space,and 1pecking object.CAS is not required,but is endorsed as a human

41、e slaughter method.When used,CAS systems mustbe designed to kill thebirds(not just stunning).Independent third-party audits every 12 months of individual producers.For group certifications,a minimum of 10%of producers are inspected by HFAC.CERTIFICATIONSPACEENRICHMENTBREEDSLIGHTINGLITTERSLAUGHTERAUD

42、ITINGChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 891 Global Animal Partnerships 5-Step Animal Welfare Standards for Chickens Raised for Meat v3.24 American Humane Certified Animal Welfare Standards for Broiler Chickens(May 2019)6 National Chic

43、ken Council Animal Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist for Broilers(Dec 2022)AMSNOP2100737 One Health Certified(OHC)Chicken Production Standard June 20208 CFR Part 205 National Organic Program(NOP);Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards-Final Rule Doc.No.5 Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AG

44、W Standards for Meat Chickens 2023 and AGW Standards Amendment Proposals 2022-2023 AGW North America3 Framework for Regenerative Organic Certified Version v4.1 and Framework Guidance,Animal Welfare v1.2.In addition to theprograms animal welfare requirements,Regenerative Organic Certification require

45、s an additional third-party animal welfare certification under one of the following programs:Global Animal Partnership Step 4 or above,Certified Humane,or Animal Welfare Approved by AGW.2 HFAC Animal Care Standards for Chickens Edition 22 Since the original BCC standards were published,over 230 comp

46、anies in the United States and Canada have committed 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 estab

47、lish ambitious timelines with an achievable roadmap 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.This table looks at todays most

48、 common certifications and industry guidelines 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?BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT CRITERIA(US&CAN

49、ADA)-continued Adopt breeds with higher welfare outcomes approved by the RSPCA or Global Animal Partnership(G.A.P.)Indoor stocking density 6 lb/sq ft.No caged systems.3 inches of friable litter covering the full floor&managed to prevent wet or caked areas.Min 8 hours of continuous artificial or natu

50、ral light(50 lux)&6 hours 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 10 days of age&maintained thereafter.Avoid pre-stun handling&utilize a multi-step CAS processing system that induces an irreve

51、rsible stun.Demonstrate compliance with all standards via third-party auditing.SPACEENRICHMENTBREEDSLIGHTINGLITTERSLAUGHTERAUDITINGFor meat chickens,breeds must either pass a recognized welfare assessment(RSPCA or G.A.P.),or have genetic growth potential of no more than.10 lbs.(45g)per day when fed

52、a non-nutrient-limiting diet.Not addressed or requiredREGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED4ONE HEALTH CERTIFIED7AMERICAN HUMANE5USDA ORGANIC8NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL6Operations do not use any type of permanent confinement that restricts mobility,and livestock live,eat,and sleep outdoors the majority of th

53、e time.Indoor stocking density must not exceed 6 lb/sq ft.Use of cages or confinement is not specifically prohibited.Farms only need to meet the NCC or American Humane broiler chicken standards,so stocking densities can range from 6.5-9 lb/ft2.Only fully compliant if G.A.P.Step 4+.Partially complian

54、t with the BCC litter requirements if Certified Humane orAnimal Welfare Approved because the litter depth is not specified.If American Humane is underlying program,access to dry and friable litter at a minimum of 1 inch deep is required at all times,but full floor coverage is not specified.Wet litte

55、r is not allowed and should be replaced.If NCC,dry and friable litter should be provided throughout most of the house,but full floor coverage is not required.No minimum litter depth is specified.Litter quality must be assessed in 2 houses per site.Natural light required and must be sufficient indoor

56、s on sunny days,such that an inspector can read and write when all lights are turned off.However,the minimum daytime light intensity may be 50 lux unless G.A.P.Step 4+.Minimum of 8 hours of continuous darkness,unless located in geographies where there is less darkness at night.If NCC,no minimum dayt

57、ime light intensity,and then if American Humane,an average daily light intensity of 10 lux is permitted.Daily darkness is a minimum of 4 hours,but might not be continuous if NCC.Yes.Indoor enrichment must meet the standards of G.A.P.Step 4+,Certified Humane,or Animal Welfare Approved.Indoor enrichme

58、nt is not required.Pre-shackle,multi-step controlled atmosphere stunning may be used in poultry but is not required.Animals are required to be stunned.CAS is not required,but both American Humane and NCC have auditing criteria covering CAS as a recognized slaughter method.An annual audit is required

59、 of every producer by an independent approved certifying body(CB)to maintain ROC status.Every producer must agree to the audit schedule,and abide by the on-site audit requirements set by the CB and the ROC.Producers must be compliant with minimum ROC criteria and also maintain animal welfare certifi

60、cation under G.A.P.Step 4+,Animal Welfare Approved,or Certified Humane.Compliance with the One Health Certified program is assured via annual audits conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service(USDA-AMS)Process Verified Program.However,the Process Verified

61、Program is not considered an independent third-party auditing programIndependent third-party audits are required of each operation every 12 months for re-certification.Only 1 flock/house is required to be audited per location.Accredited third-party certifying agents conduct on-site audits every 12 m

62、onths 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 marketed as organic.CAS is not required,but auditing guidance covers standard operating practices for CAS.CAS systems c

63、an be used for stunning only(not stun-kill exclusively).Not addressedEnrichments are strongly encouraged but not required.Indoor enrichment is not addressed.However,chickens must have daily outdoor access by 4 weeks of age.Average daylight intensity of 10 lux throughout the house for a minimum of 8

64、hours each day(from artificial or natural sources).A minimum of 4 hours of continuous darkness(recommended 1 lux)each day.All animals must have year-round access to direct sunlight.However,there is no minimum daytime light intensity when birds are kept indoors.There must be a minimum of 8 hours of c

65、ontinuous darkness per 24-hour period.Access to dry and friable litter at a minimum of 1 inch deep is required at all times,but full floor coverage is not specified.Wet litter is not allowed and should be replaced.All birds must have access to areas in the house that allow for scratching and dust ba

66、thing.However,full floor coverage is not required and no minimum litter depth is stipulated.The use of cages or confinement is not specifically prohibited.Maximum indoor stocking density of 7 lb/sq ft.Cages or environments that limit free movement within indoor spaces are prohibited.Starting Jan 5,2

67、029,the indoor stocking density must not exceed 5 lbs of bird per sq ft(or at least 2 sq ft per bird).No specifications or requirements on breed or genetic selection for higher welfare outcomes.The use of broiler breeds with verified higher welfare outcomes is not required.Not addressed or requiredU

68、se of cages or confinement 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.Dry and friable litter should be provided throughout the majority of the house,but full floor coverage

69、is not required.No min litter depth is specified.Litter quality must be assessed in 2 houses per site.No min daytime light intensity specified.During the dark period(s),the light intensity must be 10%of the daytime light intensity.A min of 4 hours of darkness every 24 hours must be provided,but does

70、 not need to be continuous&can be in increments of 1,2,or 4 hours.Not addressed or requiredCAS not required,but is covered as a humane slaughter method.Birds can be handled&shackled by their legs prior to stunning and/or killing.Third-party auditing by an independent contractor,but no specifications

71、 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 birds wit

72、hin 7 days of processing).Compassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 11ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USA10companies have developed and published meaningful BCC roadmaps to date.21While commitments are a necessary step forward to make change for animals,the most important pie

73、ce is creating an implement-ation plan,better known as a roadmap.Roadmaps include public reporting and annual goals to demonstrate meaningful progress toward compliance.They are a valuable tool to engage suppliers,report progress,and demonstrate the plan forward to external stakeholders.Since the BC

74、C is a nuanced welfare policy,roadmaps can assist with short-term goals and align the companys workstream towards completing the BCC along with supplier transitions.It is essential for companies to establish a timeline to achieve broiler welfare policies.With supply chain barriers and highly pathoge

75、nic avian influenza persisting,companies may need to extend their policy timelines.By publishing an implementation plan,companies can maintain momentum so that progress does not stall,accelerating the transition to a more humane life for birds.Compassion in World Farmings Food Business team works re

76、gularly with businesses to establish commitments,publicly report progress,and celebrate meaningful improvement plans for chicken welfare.Compassion in World Farming has a Roadmap Guide readily available to companies to support their development of a roadmap best suited for their supply chains.A Path

77、 Toward the BCCROADMAPS:The development and implementation of a BCC roadmap is required for all members of Compassion in World Farmings US Working Group for Broiler Welfare.This Working Group brings industry leaders together to collaboratively reach BCC goals.Our Food Business team works with these

78、companies to guarantee each roadmap is a meaningful and realistic plan forward to implement improved welfare for these birds.AN EXAMPLE ROADMAPLITTER50%75%100%BCC TENETSLIGHTINGENRICHMENTSSTOCKING DENSITYCASBREEDTHIRD-PARTY AUDITING2023202420252026202775%100%60%100%45%75%100%20%50%80%100%10%25%45%-7

79、5%65%-80%100%0%25%45%65%100%ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 1213In 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

80、to improve broiler chicken welfare through the lens of the BCC.Facilitated by Compassion in World Farming,the Working Group has grown from the original group of 7 companies to now include 18 companies committed to shifting the industry forward to align with higher welfare standards.The Working Group

81、 meets regularly to explore practical 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 pr

82、ogress among the industry leaders in alignment with the BCC.Compassion in World Farming celebrates companies reporting significant progress for the various tenets of the BCC between 2022 and 2023.To be recognized as a company making meaningful progress:US Working Group forMaking MeaningfulBROILER WE

83、LFAREPROGRESS BREED:10%STOCKING DENSITY:20%LITTER:30%LIGHTING:30%ENRICHMENT:10%CLOSED ATMOSPHERE STUNNING:10%COMPANIES MUST REPORT PROGRESS OF GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE FOLLOWING:BREEDLITTERLIGHTINGENRICHMENTSCLOSED ATMOSPHERE STUNNING16 companies have made meaningful progress toward the BCC sinc

84、e last year:Each member of the Working Group that is reporting progress is highlighted in the following section“Company Progress Reporting”and distinguished with this icon:COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING RECOGNIZES THAT SOME TENETS OF THE BCC ARE MORE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS,WHICH IS W

85、HY THESE TENETS ARE SET AT DIFFERENT PROGRESS LEVELS.+100%+100%+21%+18.3%+25%+10%+100%+100%+100%+70%+50%+70%+100%+100%+100%+100%+90%+49%+84%+37%+83%+19%STOCKING DENSITYChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 1415 Encourages the expression

86、of species-specific natural behaviors in chickens without losing their novelty over time,Maintains or improves chicken health and physical wellbeing,Maintains or improves the economics of the production system,Are practical to employ,and Adds environmental complexity.5Using this scientific framework

87、,the following types of environmental enrichment have been identified as showing clear benefits to broiler chicken welfare,so are compliant with the BCC:Research continues to show that broiler chickens are sentient beings capable of a wide variety of emotional responses ranging from pain and fear al

88、l the way to excitement and curiosity.1 Unfortunately,the vast majority of chickens grown under todays intensive conditions spend their short lives experiencing lethargy,frustration,and poor physical health under barren environmental conditions that severely limit their behavioral opportunities beyo

89、nd eating,drinking,and being inactive.24The environmental enrichment ask of the US BCC is based on scientific evidence and best-case practical examples that show providing chickens with effective,functional environmental enrichment can greatly benefit the health and welfare of broilers on commercial

90、 farms.The BCC enrichment ask is based on research demonstrating the ability of effective,functional enrichments to meet the following criteria:MEETING THE BCC ASK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENTSPerching structures for chickens include both perches(elevated narrow structures which birds can grasp with

91、 their feet)and platforms(level elevated spaces for birds to sit or stand with flat feet).PERCHING STRUCTURES CAN BENEFIT CHICKEN WELFARE BY:Fulfilling the chickens natural drive to rest(“roost”)off the ground so birds resting on perching structures show fewer disturbances and longer resting bouts,6

92、11 Increases available vertical space and environmental complexity within the barns increasing the available floor space,allowing birds to better thermoregulate,and creating a more uniform flock distribution,9,12,13 Encouraging a greater amount and variety of movement(e.g.,jumping,attempting flight)

93、and more expression of comfort behaviors indicative of positive welfare(e.g.,dust bathing,preening),611,13,14 Reducing fear levels in the flock and the risk of birds piling by providing an area to escape and avoid aggressive birds,15-18 and Leads to higher bird activity and less time birds spend dir

94、ectly in contact with the litter resulting in cleaner plumage,improved leg and skin health,and better meat and carcass quality(including dark meat yields)without impacting performance outcomes.8,19,20WHEN CHOOSING PERCHING STRUCTURES FOR ON-FARM ENRICHMENTS FOR CHICKENS,IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER T

95、HAT:For perches,slower-growing broilers prefer to perch on fixed,wide,rectangular wood or metal bars with rounded edges and no slope.Perching bars should be wide enough to allow the chickens to support both feet fully.Like fast-growing breeds,slower-and intermediate-growing breeds tend to occupy pla

96、tforms more than bar perches.Plastic grid or slatted platforms are recommended to allow birds better grip while using the structures.Suspended platforms can have the height adjusted,providing better access to the chickens throughout their lives.If perching structures have multiple levels,the angle b

97、etween the levels should be low(maximum 10-20).EnvironmentalENRICHMENTS1PERCHING STRUCTURESChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 1617Studies have shown effective on-farm pecking substrates for chickens include substrate bales(of straw,al

98、falfa,or wooden shavings),vegetative matter(forage and roughage),edible pecking blocks,and scattering food items.THESE PECKING SUBSTRATES EFFECTIVELY BENEFIT CHICKEN WELFARE BY:Increasing bird activity with birds spending less time sitting inactive and more time standing,walking,foraging,and explora

99、tory pecking and scratching,which also helps to maintain dry litter,2125 Stimulating birds to dust bathe&play,which signifies chickens are experiencing positive welfare,21,22 and improving bird leg health with chickens showing better gait scores and more standing.2629Chickens retain their strong nat

100、ural motivation to dust bathe from red junglefowl and will perform dust bathing every two days on average when provided the appropriate substrate(s).30 Effective dust bathing set-ups can benefit chicken welfare by increasing dust bathing and foraging behavior,reducing bird inactivity,and improving t

101、he gait score of commercial broiler flocks.30,31 WHEN APPLYING DUST BATHES ON COMMERCIAL BROILER FARMS,IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER:Chickens are most driven to dust bathe in sand,peat moss,&oat hulls rather than wood shavings or straw pellets.21,30,32 Steel rings and cardboard boxes,with low sides,ha

102、ve been used successfully on-farm to contain these preferred dust bathing substratesEffective forms of shelter enrichments include tunnels,half barrels,boxes,and huts.Shelters fulfil the inherent need of chicken to seek out protected areas to rest.22,33 However,there is little research to-date sugge

103、sting shelters alone benefit the welfare of commercial chickens.34 Broilers benefit most from functional enrichments that encourage activity and the natural behaviors important for good welfare(e.g.,comfort,exploratory,and play behavior).Unfortunately,shelters are typically used as on-farm enrichmen

104、ts when productivity and preventing any increases in bird activity is prioritized over bird welfare.AS BEST PRACTICE,IT IS RECOMMENDED SHELTERS ARE USED AS ON-FARM ENRICHMENT FOR CHICKENS ONLY WHEN:Shelters should provide a protected resting space,but also allow chickens to perch on top and get off

105、the littered floor.35 For instance,upside-down cardboard boxes with small openings or half tunnels with more flattened tops.Shelters should be used alongside enrichments that encourage bird activity,such as perching structures,pecking substrates,or dust bathing materials,to fully benefit broiler wel

106、fare.For example,boxes provided as shelters can be filled with dust bathing material.36 Completely solid shelters make it difficult to observe the birds under the enrichments and should be avoided.Instead,choose more transparent shelters,such as wire mesh tunnels covered in straw or plastic mesh hal

107、f barrels.For more information on how to implement meaningful enrichments,CIWF has an enrichment guide available on request to help farmers and companies.THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE IS HELPFUL WHEN APPLYING PECKING SUBSTRATES AS ON-FARM ENRICHMENTS FOR CHICKENS:To keep substrate bales intact for longer p

108、eriods,bales should be sourced that are firmly pressed vs.loosely packaged.Original ties or packaging should be kept on the bales,and only a small opening should be made in the outer packaging to allow birds access.Vegetative matter should be complex,destructible,and edible bundles of locally availa

109、ble vegetation(brassicas,vegetables,leaves,grasses,or leafed branches).Vegetative matter should be replaced once consumed,and suspended vegetation should be hung at bird height.Edible and destructible pecking blocks,commonly made of forage or grain,should be suspended at bird height,and replaced onc

110、e consumed.Local,palatable grains,dried legumes,and seeds should be scattered as 1%of the weight of the flocks daily feed ration,once per day.References:1 Marino,2017;2 Dixon,2020;3 Rayner et al.2020;4 Abeyesinghe et al.2021;5 van der Weerd&Day,2009;6 Bailie&OConnell,2015;7 Norring et al.2016;8 Vent

111、ura et al.2012;9 Ventura et al.2010;10 Malchow et al.2019a;11 Malchow et al.2019b;12 Bizeray et al.2002a;13 Bizeray et al.2002b;14 de Jong et al.2021;15 Baxter et al.2020;16 Baxter et al.2019;17 Tahamtani et al.2018;18 Anderson et al.2021;19 Zhao et al.2013;20 Kiyma et al.2016;21 Vasdal et al.2019;2

112、2 Riber et al.2018;23 Berghout et al.2007;24 Guy&Wright,2003;25 Bergmann et al.2017;26 Kells et al.2001;27 Bailie et al.2013;28 Bailie&OConnell,2014;29 BenSassi et al.2019;30 Baxter et al.2018;31 Baxter et al.2017;32 Shields et al.2005;33 Buijs et al.2010;34 Kang et al.2023;35 Vas et al.2023;36 Glob

113、al Animal Partnership,20202PECKING SUBSTRATES3DUST BATHING MATERIALS4SHELTERSCompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 19ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USA18As climate-friendly initiatives are increasingly pursued to combat the effects of climate change,food businesses are c

114、ontinuously searching for ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions(GHGe).Opponents of the BCC argue that transitioning to higher welfare breeds with reduced stocking density will increase emissions,creating a tension between environmental sustainability and improved welfare standards.These stat

115、e-ments,though not implausible,are not sufficiently holistic in their claims.The food industry has a unique opportunity to mitigate environmental impacts in broiler production,with the potential to even reduce such impacts beyond where broiler production is currently.That is the thesis of a working

116、paper developed by consulting group The New Green Normal,entitled“Impact Mitigation Strategies for Higher-Welfare Broiler Production.”The paper asserts that reducing carbon emissions while implementing higher welfare broiler production practices can be achieved through upstream,on-farm,and downstrea

117、m modifications to conventional production methods.The report notes that BCC-approved slow-growing breeds have inherent“sustainability benefits,”such as lower mortality rates,which can produce emissions reductions when complemented with other mitigation measures.Studies have shown that mortality rat

118、es of slow-growing breeds are at least half that of faster-growing breeds.All the feed,water,and additional infrastructure invested into birds that do not make it to slaughter is lost,wasting valuable resources and excess emissions.Lower mortality of higher-welfare breeds can benefit both sustainabi

119、lity and animal welfare,and the result is a stronger,healthier bird.The report examines nine peer-reviewed interventions that produce emissions reductions in broiler production systems.For example,a 2023 study found an 18%decrease in emissions per kilogram of live broiler weight by substituting foss

120、il-based energy with renewable sources,which positively impacts a farms Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.Norsk Kylling,a Norwegian poultry producer and manufacturer,has accomplished such reductions and,in turn,offset the marginal emissions from slower-growing breeds.Through adaptations in renewable ene

121、rgy investment,feed composition,and breed transition,Norsk Kylling was able to report a 40%decrease in daily mortality during the grow-out phase,along with a lower carbon footprint than what had been previously reported with a faster-growing breed.The report calls for a new paradigm in which“decarbo

122、nization,nature-positive impacts,and animal welfare are pursued in tandem.”The discussion should not be whether to choose improved welfare standards or sustainability,but rather how to achieve both.The interventions discussed in the report show how that might be accomplished,and food brands should b

123、e encouraged knowing that both are attainable.To read the full report,please visit The New Green Normals website:https:/ Norsk KyllingBridging the gap between andWELFARESUSTAINABILITYCompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 21ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USA20Labelle Patr

124、imoines Better Chicken Commitment reaffirms its dedication to delivering top-quality poultry products while prioritizing the welfare of the animals that make it all possible.Campfire Treats is the first company human or pet in North America to be fully compliant with all requirements of the Better C

125、hicken Commitment.Labelle Patrimoines Better Chicken Commitment reaffirms its dedication to delivering top-quality poultry products while prioritizing the welfare of the animals that make it all possible.The company is committed to continuous improvement in its practices and looks forward to a futur

126、e where ethical and sustainable food production is the norm.“Known for raising only higher welfare breeds that thrive out-doors,LaBelle Patrimoine is committed to producing superior poultry products and constantly improving to make a difference in the industry.Signing on to the BCC underscores that

127、commitment and is a testament to our pledge to always adhere to the highest sustainable and ethical practices.Quite simply,we believe raising chickens in an environment that prioritizes their welfare is not only the right thing to do,it also results in a much higher quality product for our customers

128、.”-Mike Charles,Labelle PatrimoineFounded in 2017 with the modest mission of creating high-value pet treats without additives or preservatives,Campfire Treats has become a leading force for animal welfare and sustainability in the US pet food industry.After meeting the initial goal of producing a cl

129、ean product,Campfire Treats looked for other ways to positively influence the market.“Once we understood the scale of factory farming,it became clear to us that our initial goal was not far-reaching enough.We urgently needed to make animal welfare a priority as well,”says Campfire Treats President a

130、nd Co-Founder Marko Wittich.“Accepting the suffering of farm animals to feed the animals we have invited into our families is simply not an option.We can and must do better.”To turn this vision into reality,Campfire Treats needed like-minded farm partners that shared their values,including Pitman Fa

131、mily Farms and Niman Ranch,among others.Today,Campfire Treats is certified by leading animal welfare and sustainability organizations like Certified Humane,Global Animal Partnership,the Marine Stewardship Council and rePurpose Global.Campfire Treats is also the first pet(or human)food company in Nor

132、th America in full compliance with all requirements of the Better Chicken Commitment.CompanyFEATURESPhoto Labelle Patrimoine90%REPORTINGNOT REPORTINGRETAILER0%100%PET FOODMEAL KIT/MEAT BOXMANUFACTURER/PRODUCERRESTAURANTFOODSERVICE/HOSPITALITYChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassi

133、on in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 2223ChickenTrack 2023 captures the public disclosure of 52 individual companies reporting progress against their BCC Polices a 24%increase from last years report.As the US broiler industry continues to transition barns to higher welfare systems,Compassion i

134、n World Farming encourages companies to advocate for these transitions with their suppliers in line with consumer demand.This chart reflects the percentage of the committed companies that are reporting by sector.The Food Service/Hospitality and Restaurant sectors increased from 2022,while Pet Food s

135、lightly decreased due to several Pet Food companies committing to the BCC in 2023.We anticipate a stronger representation of reporting companies in this sector for ChickenTrack 2024.PERCENTAGE OF COMPANIES REPORTING BY SECTOR30.00%37.50%63.16%65.22%91.49%92.06%10%70%80%60%50%40%30%20%Transparent rep

136、orting is the cornerstone of ChickenTrack.All information in this report is publicly disclosed data.Public progress reporting ensures that companies hold themselves accountable to their commitments.Communicating in this way to investors,customers,and other key stakeholders demonstrates that these co

137、mpanies take their social responsibility targets seriously.This displays a high level of managerial competency and stakeholder transparency.Company ProgressREPORTINGMANUFACTURER/PRODUCERRESTAURANTRETAILERMEAL KIT AND MEAT BOXPET FOODFOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITYCOUNT OF COMPANIESREPORTING BY SECTOR50

138、.00%56.25%68.42%81.90%82.22%50.00%50.00%50.00%43.75%31.58%17.78%18.10%2023202210156678This report highlights companies that have published public reporting on their progress to implement the BCC criteria.Compassion in World Farmings Food Business Team conducted outreach to all signees of the BCC to

139、encourage public reporting,offering support in analyzing supply chain data,and developing a public roadmap toward implementation.Compassion in World Farming has laid out a framework to support companies to report progress in one of two ways:In both approaches,we ask that companies clarify the produc

140、t scope of their commitment(e.g.,fresh/frozen,processed)and reporting when it does not cover all chicken within their supply chain.We offer these two reporting methods because we recognize that companies will collect data and roadmap their BCC transitions in different ways.We aim to remove barriers

141、to transparent disclosure while also providing a clear and consistent framework for communicating progress.REPORTING FRAMEWORKChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 2425Using this approach,BCC signees should publicly disclose individual p

142、rogress figures for breed,stocking density,environment,and controlled atmosphere stunning(CAS),and state whether their compliant supply has been third-party audited for each component.If desired,progress towards meeting the environmental standard can be broken out further into separate figures for l

143、itter,lighting,and enrichments.Using this approach,BCC signees should publicly disclose a single figure that represents their progress across all BCC standards(and state whether this compliant supply has been third-party audited).For example,if a company sources products with progress evenly across

144、every component,its reporting can be represented in a single figure.A company should not 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 chic

145、ken supply from birds raised in alignment with the standards of the Better Chicken Commitment.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

146、the stocking density standard,50%meets the environment(litter,lighting,and enrichments)standard,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 rai

147、sed in alignment with the standards of the Better Chicken Commitment by 2024.As of January 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 this supplier uses CAS.”COMMIT

148、MENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242026NRN/A2024NR2024NRSTOCKING DENSITY0%BREED2024NR2024NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS25%20%50%50%50%COMPANYSAMPLELOGOCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024GAPN/A2024GAP2024GAPSTOCKING DENS

149、ITY0%BREED2024GAP2024NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS20%COMPANYSAMPLELOGO20%20%20%20%1PUBLICLY 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.2PUBLICLY DISCLO

150、SE THE PROPORTION(%)OF CHICKEN WITHIN YOUR COMPANYS SUPPLY CHAIN,IN TERMS OF VOLUME PURCHASED,THAT CURRENTLY MEETS THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT STANDARDS OVERALL.Photo Pittman FarmsChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 2627EnvironmentCO

151、MMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOC

152、KING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDENRICHMENTSCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2026GAPGAP2027GAPN/ANS202420252025GAPGAPNS202420252024GAPGAPNS202420252025GAPGAPNS202420252026NRN/AN/A20242025N/A20242025EnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBRE

153、EDENRICHMENTSCAS20242024GAP2024GAP2024GAP2024GAP2024NRGAP1%0%1%57%1%0%60%100%100%100%100%60%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNSN/A20242024N/A2024N/A2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDN/A2024N/A2024CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%100%0%0%0%0%*currently not reporting t

154、he percentage oftheir supply that meets the breed tenet*it is unclear if Carnival Corporation&PLC reporting includes progress for breed and CAS.100%100%100%100%75%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTSGAPGAP2024

155、GAP2024GAP2024GAP2024NR20242024100%100%100%100%100%100%EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242026NR2024NR2024NR2024NR2026N/AN/A0%0%100%75%75%100%COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STA

156、NDARD20232028GAPNR2023GAP2023GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2023GAP2028NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS100%100%100%100%10%50%25%25%25%25%?*?*NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC Roadmap(cont

157、d)Company Progress Reporting?ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 2829EnvironmentEnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINE*THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELIN

158、ECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-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 STANDARDGAPNRCHN/ANRNR202420272024202720292026GAP

159、NRN/A202420262024LIGHTINGLIGHTINGGAPNRN/A202420242024LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDGAPNRCH202420252024ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSGAPNRNR202620282025CASCASCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTI

160、NGLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2028202420282024NSN/A20272024NRN/A20242024NSN/A20242024NRN/A20282024NSN/ANSGAPEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS?NR?N/A?NR?NR?NRN/A100%0%2%0%97%34%72%31%26%100%0%0%0%0%0%2.3%.5%51.5%1.6%2.3%.4%100%0%100%0%0%2.3%30%7.6%7.6

161、%7.6%7.6%7.6%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNRNR20282028NR2025NR2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDNR2025NR2028CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS17%85%17%1%0%3%NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member

162、100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC Roadmap*See company notes.1%1%100%8%3%7%(contd)Company Progress ReportingCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024N/AN/A2024GAP/AHC2024GAP/AHCSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2024GAP/AHC2024NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS100%100%0%0

163、%14%?*Chipotle is reporting 100%on lighting duration,butis unclear whether the BCC lux intensity is met.ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 3031COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDC

164、OMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD2024N/AGAP2024N/AGAPGAP20242024N/A202620242024N/AGAPGAP202420242024NRGAPGAP20242024STOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING

165、 DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDBREED2024ACHGAPGAP202420242024N/AN/AN/A20242027CASCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSNRNR2022NR2022NR2024NR2025NR20252028100%100%100%0%0%100%10

166、0%100%100%0%68%12%0%0%0%0%100%100%100%100%100%5%75%100%100%78%54%5%COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024GAPGAP2024GAP2024GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2024GAP2024NRCASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS100%100%100%100%100%100%100%EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PA

167、RTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS2025?*NS2025NS2025NS2025NS2025NSN/A19%0%100%100%100%19%*Giant Eagles BCC policy only covers 1/3 of supply,and has removedits timeline on breed,pending the G.A.P.breed implementation.THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENT

168、TIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNRNR20292029NR2027NS2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDNS2024NR2029CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS3%3%3%98%90%8%3%3%3%EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242026GAP2024GAP

169、2024GAP2024GAP2024N/AN/A0%100%100%100%100%0%NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC Roadmap(contd)Company Progress ReportingChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World F

170、arming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 3233EnvironmentEnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%O

171、F VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20212023GAP20212023N/AGAPGAP2024GAPGAP202420212023GAPGAPGAP2024LIGHTINGLIGHTING20212023GAPGAPGAP2024LITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDBR

172、EEDBREED20212023GAPGAPGAP2024ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS20152023N/ANRNR2024CASCASCASCASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS2024202420242028N/ANS20242024NRNS20242024NRNS20242024NRNS20242028N/ANSN/ANS0%0%0%LEGACYSLOW-GROWTHThe fnest

173、 favor takes tme.100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%0%100%100%100%100%0%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDGAPN/A20242026GAP2024GAP2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDGAP2024NR2024CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%100%100%100%100%100%THIRD-PARTYAU

174、DITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDGAP/CHGAP20242026GAP/CH2024GAP/CH2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDGAP/CH2024N/A2024CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%100%100%100%100%25%70%100%100%100%100%90%90%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNRN/A20292029NR2029

175、NR2029STOCKING DENSITYBREEDNR2029N/A2029CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS4%5%0%100%52%1%4%NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC Roadmap(contd)Company Progress Reporting*See company notes.

176、*See company notes.ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 3435EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITE

177、D%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNRGAPN/AN/A2028202620282026NRGAP20252026LIGHTINGLIGHTINGLIGHTINGNRGAP20232026LITTERLITTERLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYS

178、TOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDBREEDBREEDGAPN/A20262025ENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTSNRNR20262028CASCASCASCASLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS20242026?2026GAPNS20242026GAPNS20242026GAPNS20242026GAPNS?2026N/ANSN/AGAP0%.8%37.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%0%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%STOCKING DENSITYBREEDLIGHTINGLITTERE

179、NRICHMENTSEnvironmentCAS12%33%0%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDN/AN/A20242026NR2024NR2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDNR2024N/A2024CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS100%100%100%0%0%0%100%100%100%100%0%0%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STAND

180、ARDN/AN/A20252026N/A2025NS2023STOCKING DENSITYBREEDNSN/A20242024CASLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%0%0%0%90%90%COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED20262028NS2026NS2026NS2029NS2029NSN/A2%25%37%25%0%9%NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Mem

181、ber100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC Roadmap*See company notes.COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20242024NR2024NR2024N/A2024NR2024NRN/AEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS0%0%38%55%37%9%(contd)Company Progress Reporting*At this time,lux inte

182、nsity for darkness is not met.ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 3637EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKI

183、NG DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS2024202520242025GAPNS20242025GAPN/A20242025GAPN/A20242025GAPNS20242025NRN/AN/AN/A0%100%100%100%100%100%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINECOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDNRGAP/AHCNRN/A2025?2025?NRGAP/AHC2

184、025?NRGAP/AHC2025?STOCKING DENSITYSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDBREEDNRGAP/AHC2025?NRNR2025?CASCASEnvironmentEnvironmentLIGHTINGLIGHTINGLITTERLITTERENRICHMENTSENRICHMENTS18%33%13%8%10%3%13%3%CASTHIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDGAPN/A20242024GAP2024GAP2024STOCKING DENSITYBREE

185、DGAP2024N/A2024EnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%0%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%75%0%THIRD-PARTYAUDITEDCOMMITMENTTIMELINE%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDGAPN/A20242026GAP2024GAP2024STOCKING DENSITYBREEDGAP2024NR2024CASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTSCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF

186、VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDEnvironment20262026GAPNR2026GAP2026GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2026GAP2026NRCASLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS50%10.16%10.16%10.16%10.16%10.16%COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20282029GAPN/A2028GAP2028GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2028GAP2028NRCASEnvironm

187、entLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS14%0%40%40%40%40%45%5%27%5%5%0%NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC RoadmapEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS0%11%0%17%0%(contd)Company Pr

188、ogress Reporting0%*currently not reporting the percentage oftheir supply that meets the breed tenet*see company notes2023202220%30%40%50%60%100%90%80%70%10%0%BREEDSTOCKING DENSITYLITTERLIGHTINGENRICHMENTSCAS53.90%16.53%71.91%60.26%63.04%30.46%ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompass

189、ion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 3839EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242024N/A2024NR2024NR2024N/A2024N/AN/A0%50%?0%0%0%COMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDEnviro

190、nment20242024GAPNR2024GAP2024GAPSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2024GAP2026NRCASLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTSCOMMITMENTTIMELINETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARD20272029N/AN/A2028N/A2025NSSTOCKING DENSITYBREED2026NS2028N/ACASEnvironmentLIGHTINGLITTERENRICHMENTS0%*currently not reporting the percenta

191、ge of theirsupply that meets the breed component*White Castle is reporting 50%on lighting duration,but is unclear whether BCC lux intensity is met.0%49%0%21%0%?*100%100%100%100%82%(contd)Company Progress ReportingAVERAGE PROGRESS ACROSS TENETS BY REPORTING COMPANIESTOTAL AVERAGE PROGRESS BY REPORTIN

192、G COMPANIES:2022-2023AVERAGE OF BREEDAVERAGE OF STOCKING DENSITY20%30%40%50%60%100%90%80%70%10%0%AVERAGE OF LITTERAVERAGE OF LIGHTINGAVERAGE OF ENRICHMENTSAVERAGE OF CASOverall,34 companies were featured in both ChickenTrack 2023 and 2022.Every tenet increased on average between companies featured i

193、n both iterations.57.28%55.22%75.87%68.67%62.37%56.78%69.67%54.46%34.60%28.04%13.94%NUMBER OF TENETS WITH REPORTED PROGRESS VS.UNREPORTED PROGRESS BY REPORTING COMPANIESREPORTINGNOT REPORTINGBREEDSTOCKING DENSITYLITTERLIGHTINGENRICHMENTSCAS444633328621294484320EnvironmentCOMMITMENTTIMELIN

194、ETHIRD-PARTYAUDITED%OF VOLUME MEETING BCC STANDARDLIGHTINGLITTERSTOCKING DENSITYBREEDENRICHMENTSCAS20242024NR2024N/A2024N/A2024NR2024N/ANR0%20%20%0%0%20%NR=Not ReportingNS=Not SpecifiedN/A=Not ApplicableNC=No CommitmentUS Working Group for Broiler Welfare Member100%Implementation of BCCPublic BCC Ro

195、admapChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 4041ChickenSUPPLIERSWith the number of companies reporting progress toward the BCC continuing to increase year-over-year,it is evident that improving broiler welfare is attainable and the discus

196、sion is louder than ever.Compassion in World Farmings US Working Group for Broiler Welfare is driven by motivated companies in every food business sector that want to create a positive impact in the lives of billions of broiler chickens and become leading examples of how broiler welfare is attainabl

197、e and scalable across the industry.Compassion in World Farmings Food Business Team is inspired by the continued progress that these companies achieved in 2023.We anticipate an increase on litter conditions and implementation of on-farm enrichments in 2024 and will continue to support businesses and

198、suppliers transitioning their supply chains.If you are reading this report as a consumer,farmer,or procurement lead,understand that you can positively impact the lives of chickens.Compassion in World Farming is eager to assist both producers and buyers achieve all transparent industry standards and

199、for consumers to understand the current condition of chickens and how they can make a difference.Action StillNEEDEDSUPPLIERS PUBLICLY COMMITTED TO OFFERING COMPLIANT BCC CHICKENSUPPLIERS THAT ARE THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIED FOR SOME BCC CRITERIA BUT HAVE YET TO PUBLICLY COMMIT TO THE BCCSUPPLIERS THAT HAV

200、E YET TO PUBLICLY COMMIT TO OFFERING FULLY COMPLIANT BCC CHICKEN ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 4243These companies are still committed to the BCC but have not yet publicly disclosed progress to be featured in this years ChickenTr

201、ack report.COMPANIES NOT REPORTING PROGRESS TOWARD THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENTCOMPANIES THAT HAVE YET TO SIGN ON TO THE BCCThese companies have yet to publicly commit to the BCC.These companies have removed or weakened their commitments to improve broiler chicken welfare.COMPANIES THAT HAVE REMOVE

202、D OR WEAKENED THEIR BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT POLICIESCOMPANIES WITH PARTIAL BROILER CHICKEN WELFARE POLICIES 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.Compassion in Wo

203、rld Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 45ChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USA44Last years ChickenTrack revealed the progress companies are striving toward the BCC amidst various barriers,such as supply chain bottleneck,avian influenza,and economic concerns.Unfortunately,those roadblocks re

204、main persistent and continue to challenge the procurement of higher welfare chicken.The good news is that companies continue to sign onto the BCC and new companies are reporting for the first time,such as Beast Feast,Labelle Patrimoine,Mellow Mushroom,TGI Fridays,White Castle,and Peets Coffee.Most i

205、mportantly,companies are now becoming fully compliant with all BCC standards.The increase in companies reporting progress toward the BCC,as well as a 240%increase in roadmap creation since last years ChickenTrack report,exemplifies a progressive transition away from an industrialized system to a hig

206、her care for chickens.Compassion is being incorporated into companies business models,bringing a more humane supply chain into reality and fostering more transparency for consumers.Every tenet of the BCC has made progress between 2022 and 2023,and we are excited to promote companies compliance as th

207、ey navigate the various tenets of the Better Chicken Commitment.If your company does not currently have a broiler chicken welfare policy or a detailed roadmap toward implement-ation,please contact Compassion in World Farmings Food Business team.Our team works collaboratively with companies to help f

208、acilitate progress to meet the BCC standards.Whether it is providing technical resources or helping companies evaluate and map their supply chain,Compassion in World Farming is eager to work with your company and assist with achieving your animal welfare and sustainability goals.To learn more,contac

209、t FoodbusinessUSCIWF.org.LookingFORWARDChickenTrack 2023 /Compassion in World Farming USACompassion in World Farming USA /ChickenTrack 2023 4647ChickenTrack 2023 captures the public disclosure of 52 companies that reported progress towards the BCC,which is a significant increase since last years rep

210、ort(41 companies).Marys Chicken is counted twice in progress tracking to include both the Heirloom line,which has always been BCC compliant,and the Legacy line,which incorporated higher welfare breeds to meet the BCC.For progress numbers to be included in the annual report,information must be public

211、ly available on a companys website or in other documents,including,but not limited to,the companys animal welfare policy,an ESG(Environmental,Social,Governance)/CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility)progress report,or press release.Only information published within two years of our reporting deadline

212、is considered accurate and up to date.This year,we included companies based on progress reported by January 31st,2024.*The company information shown in the above charts was compiled during February 2024.In capturing this data,we made several assumptions,including:1.Because companies were asked to re

213、port in terms of the volume of chicken purchased,we have assumed,unless otherwise specified,that this is 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.”2.When a company report

214、s that a percentage of 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 BCC,we made the following assumptions:Ahold Delhaize:Ahold Delhaize does not have a company-wide BCC policy.

215、Its US subsidiaries have statements regarding the importance of breed,stocking density,enriched environments,and CAS,but there are no time bound goals for meeting the BCC standards.Albertsons:Albertsons has committed to 50%of its O Organics fresh chicken product lines by 2024 to meet G.A.P.3 standar

216、ds and CAS.Albertsons reports that over 27%of O Organics product is GAP 2 or 3 compliant.Albertsons has made no commitment to source BCC-approved breeds that demonstrate higher welfare outcomes.ButcherBox:ButcherBox is making great strides in establishing and reporting on its animal welfare policies

217、,and is one of the first companies to provide fully compliant BCC product nationwide.However,in 2023,ButcherBox weakened its policy by not providing higher-welfare breeds across its entire supply chain.Bareburger:Since publicly committing to the BCC in 2018,Bareburger had made no movements to public

218、ly report progress with their 2024 timeline.It has since removed its policy.CAVA:CAVA has removed its timeline for implementing the BCC.CIWF is working to have this republished,but CAVA will be removed from ChickenTrack reporting if this timeline is not reintroduced.Campbells:In 2017,Campbells commi

219、tted 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.Chipotle:Chipotle is reporting percentages based on the number of suppliers it sources from,not on the overall volume of chick

220、en in its supply chain.It is unclear what these numbers represent based on Chipotles volume.In addition,Chipotle is reporting 100%on lighting duration,but it is unclear whether the BCC lux intensity is met.Chopt Salad:Chopt Salad committed to the BCC in 2019.Since then,it has removedits BCC policy a

221、nd is not reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.Conagra Brands:Conagra Brands reported progress on higher welfare breeds in its 2022 Citizenship Report.A recently published 2023 iteration has left this progress out.If a BCC policy update is not provided,Conagra will be remo

222、ved from progress reporting in future editions.Dennys:In 2019,Dennys committed to the BCC by 2024.Dennys had weakened their policy to only include higher welfare breeds by 2025,but has since removed its policy altogether and is not reporting progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.Fresh&Co

223、: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.Giant Eagle:Giant Eagle has shifted its BCC commitment from all of Natures Basket chicken offerings to 1/3 of its chicken supply and has publishe

224、d a BCC roadmap,without breed.The company stated this BCC tenet is pending Global Animal Partnerships inclusion of breed into its broiler chicken standards.Kroger:Kroger has committed to 50%of its Simple Truth fresh chicken product lines by 2024 to meet litter,lighting,enrichments,stocking density,C

225、AS,and third-party auditing,but has not pledged to source BCC-approved breeds with higher welfare outcomes.a.Because G.A.P.certification(at all steps)requires suppliers to meet the BCC standards for stocking density,lighting,litter,and enrichments,we have assumed that the proportion of a companys ch

226、icken supply that is G.A.P.certified meets these standards even if the company does not disclose separate figures for these components.b.Because G.A.P.certification will require suppliers to use an approved breed component in the next revision of chicken welfare standards,we assume a company has com

227、mitted to this tenet where it is not stated outright.The company must clarify the deadline for full compliance with the breed tenet.c.If a company makes no mention of breed,we have marked them as not applicable(denoted in the tracker as“N/A”).G.A.P.certification is currently not a guarantee of compl

228、iance with the breed component across all step levels.We are waiting for the next revision of chicken standards that will clarify when this will become a required standard for all producers.As companies continue to make progress towards the BCC,we encourage companies to provide clarity on the metric

229、 used to measure progress,timelines for each component,product types covered by the commitment,and the third-party auditor or certification program employed.*In response to Compassions company outreach to collect BCC reporting data,7 companies included in the report requested an extension and submit

230、ted reporting data by March 15,2024.Compassion in World Farming worked closely with these companies to ensure they were able to report accurate progress on broiler chicken welfare.Marys:Marys first had a higher welfare breed available through the Marys Heirloom line in 2015,and then publicly committ

231、ed to the BCC in 2020.The BCC-approved breeds list including Marys Heirloom breed was released in 2021,which is indicated in the reporting chart above.Marys Legacy was created in 2023 and has always met the BCC criteria.Mellow Mushroom:Mellow Mushroom is reporting that environment meets the G.A.P.st

232、andard,but is unclear whether G.A.P.is the certifying auditor.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

233、 supply and 60%of US supply 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 h

234、as not reported progress for these commitments.Meijer has not committed to providing environmental enrichments or to source BCC-approved breeds with higher welfare outcomes.PCC Community Markets:PCC Community Markets has made great progress in its BCC policy and is close to full implementation acros

235、s fresh,frozen,and ready to eat products.However,in 2023,the company released a statement about only providing only one fresh BCC-compliant product and will be removing any reporting of progress toward this commitment.Peets Coffee:Peets Coffee is reporting progress for the first time,and has made gr

236、eat progress.However,It is unclear if the breed or CAS tenets of the BCC have been implemented at this time.Restaurant Brands International:RBI(parent company of Burger King,Popeyes,Tim Hortons,and Firehouse Subs)originally had all subsidiaries sign onto the BCC between 2017 and 2020.In 2022,RBI upd

237、ated its animal welfare policy,significantly weakening its improvements toward broiler welfare by removing its BCC policy and timebound goals for each component of the BCC.RBI mentions meeting their own standard for improved broiler conditions by 2024,but has not reported any progress at this time.R

238、uby 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 policy and is not reporting any progres

239、s toward improving broiler chicken welfare.TGI Fridays:TGI Fridays is reporting progress for the first time,however its version of a roadmap is unclear whether future progress will be made by its 2026 timeline.Qdoba:Qdoba committed to the BCC in 2017.Since then,it has removed its BCC policy and is n

240、ot reporting any progress toward improving broiler chicken welfare.White Castle:White Castle is reporting progress for the first time for litter and lighting tenets of the BCC,however it is unclear if its progress in the lighting tenet meets the lux intensity of the BCC.Whole Foods Market:Whole Food

241、s Market has made great progress in its BCC policy and has developed a roadmap,but has left out reporting of the breed tenet.If it is not introduced,Whole Foods Market will be recognized as a weakened policy in 2025.MethodologyCompany Notes(678)902-CIWF211 East 43rd Street,7th FloorNew York City,NY 10017USA