Our Responsibility

We work in partnership with others to drive change for a better future and accelerate action as knowledge and technology evolves, while producing natural, nutritious food.

We are investing €100 million* in Plan Four Zero and our Sustainability Executive will continue to monitor progress, ensuring our strategy is fit for the future.

Plan Four Zero is a core aspect of our business strategy, our Sustainability Executive and Sustainability Team are determined to make a difference and help build a more sustainable food system.

*based on current market estimates

We have a responsibility to deliver against our sustainability commitments and account for our progress.

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Our Plan for a Better Future

Plan Four Zero is our strategy for building a more sustainable business and supply chain, working together for a better future.

Governed by Three Values and founded on Four Pillars, which describe how will we achieve our commitments between now and 2040, we follow science when setting targets and making decisions, and will continue to scale the right solutions for a sustainable future.

The plan outlines how we will maintain and enhance the financial resilience of our business and supply chains, protect and restore nature and biodiversity, inspire sustainable farming and support communities as we adapt to a climate-smart society and build resilient economies.

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Origin Green

We report progress annually to Origin Green against 8 key sustainability targets across emissions, raw materials sourcing, packaging, water, waste, biodiversity, health and nutrition, community engagement and diversity and inclusion. We were awarded Gold Membership in 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025.

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TCFD

We are adopting the Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosure Guidelines, undertaking a risks and opportunities assessment and scenario analysis of the impact of climate change on our business and supply chains, including the financial impacts.

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EcoVadis

In 2025 we were awarded a Bronze grade under EcoVadis’ Sustainability Rating. The EcoVadis rating methodology is based on international sustainability standards including the Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact, ISO 26000 and is supervised by a scientific committee of sustainability and supply chain experts, to ensure reliable third-party sustainability assessments.

 

Our Assurance And Collaboration.

We invite external third-party oversight and verification of business policy, practice and performance, to provide confidence to our stakeholders.

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Insights

We aim to take big steps to ensure our footprints are small in supporting our goal of transitioning to a net zero future.

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Dawn Meats achieves 63% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

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Dawn Meats reduces packaging by over 880 tonnes

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South Sudan Project

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Farm Green From the Farm – with Dunbia Lamb Supplier Roger Bell

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Farm Green Webinar – Forage and Grazing Optimisation in 2023: Expert Insights

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Farm Green Webinar – Healthy Animals, Sustainable Production, Safe Food