FEFAC, representing the EU manufacturers of premix & compound feed for food producing animals, would like hereby to bring our contribution to the transition towards a more sustainable food chain by signing up to the Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business & Marketing Practices.

Commitments by aspirational objectives:

Aspirational objective 3: A climate-neutral food chain in Europe by 2050

With the following aspirational target: 

Reducing net emissions from own operations, contributing to a 55% GHG emission reduction target in the EU food chain by 2030 (following a science-based approach).

FEFAC commitments:

• Contribute To Climate-Neutral Livestock & Aquaculture Production Through Feed.

Aspirational objective 4: An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resource efficiency within own operations, contributing to sustainable, efficient use and management of energy and natural resources in operations by 2030;

b) Improved sustainability of food and drink packaging, striving for all packaging towards circularity by 2030.

 FEFAC commitments:

• Foster Sustainable Food Systems Through Increased Resource & Nutrient Efficiency.

Aspirational objective 6: Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Improved resilience and competitiveness of companies operating at any point along the food value chain by 2030;

b) Continued progress towards sustainable production, contributing to sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030 and improved animal welfare.

FEFAC commitments:

• Contribute to Improving Farm Animal Health & Welfare;

• Enhance the Socio-Economic Environment and Resilience of the Livestock & Aquaculture Sectors.

Aspirational objective 7: Sustainable sourcing in food supply chains

With the following aspirational targets:

a) Transformed commodity supply chains that do not contribute to deforestation, forest degradation, and destruction of natural habitat and which preserve and protect high-value ecosystems and biodiversity;

b) Improved social performance in (global) food supply chains.

FEFAC commitments:

• Promote Responsible Sourcing Practices.

Full detail of the pledge in the provided attachment.