We are pleased with the progress we have made over the past 12 months on a number of our Making a Difference objectives. As explained earlier in this report, we are increasingly embedding Sustainability in to the wider business strategy and this level of integration can be seen in initiatives from the last year that have made a positive contribution to more than one area of our Sustainability strategy.
Two such examples are shown below, where we have outlined their interaction with our Sustainability pillars and topics. For more information on each, please see the pages that follow.
Overview:
In recognition of the role we can play in the responsible use of antibiotics within animal healthcare, we have taken the opportunity to improve transparency with regards to our current position.
Link to Sustainability Pillars:
Link to Sustainability Topics:
Animal Health and Welfare;
Trust and Transparency;
Integrated Climate Strategy;
and Waste Management.
Overview:
Beyond value chain mitigation is an important element of any integrated climate strategy and our initiative to help fund salt lick manufacturing units was a unique opportunity with both social and environmental benefits.
Link to Sustainability Pillars:
Link to Sustainability Topics:
Animal Health and Welfare;
Integrated Climate Strategy; and
Philanthropic Activities.