Our Responsibility

We work with others to drive change for a more sustainable and resilient supply chain, and accelerate action as knowledge and technology evolves, while producing natural, nutritious food.

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

Our achievements to date are a result of the hard work and dedication of our people, supported by strong governance and leadership.

*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 business strategy for building a more resilient and sustainable value chain, working together for a better future.

Our group-wide plan is governed by Three Values and founded on Four Pillars or Focus Areas, which describe our commitments and actions. We follow science when setting goals and making decisions and will continue to scale the right solutions for long-term resilience and sustainability.

Grounded in science, the plan outlines how we will continue to grow our business, strengthen supply chains, manage environmental impact, inspire sustainable farming and support communities and employees.

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Origin Green

Reporting progress annually to Origin Green against 8 sustainability targets, including raw material sourcing, supplier engagement, packaging, emissions, water, waste, biodiversity, health and nutrition, community engagement and diversity and inclusion.

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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.

 

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The 2025 iteration of Plan Four Zero contains a progress update on our strategies, goals, and initiatives, as well as examples of how we are supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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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New Partnership between Dunbia and Myerscough College

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Irish universities advance to final of Dawn Meats’ 10th Great Agri-Food Debate

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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