Latest CSR report highlights examples of progress in sustainability

Published on May 1, 2023

Latest CSR report highlights examples of progress in sustainability

We are very pleased to publish our second Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. This report gives a detailed overview of our efforts in sustainability and the ways in which we are making a positive impact on the world.

What is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report ?

A CSR report is a periodical document used to communicate about a company’s efforts in making a positive impact on society, the environment, and their community. With increasing focus on sustainability in all sectors, a CSR report is a valuable document to clearly state how we contribute to a better world.

Contributing to a sustainable future

Hendrix Genetics has now published its second CSR report to communicate about our efforts in sustainability and how high-quality genetics are an important part of creating a sustainable food system.

The CSR report contains examples of each of our sustainability stakes. By reading the report you can expect to learn:

  • Details on how decisions within our breeding program contribute to a more sustainable food system
  • Definition of standards of practice in biosecurity and animal welfare that maintain a healthy environment for the animals in our care and provide safe, high-quality genetics to help feed the growing population
  • Examples of how Hendrix Genetics supports employee engagement, increased employee expertise, customer collaboration, and heightened information security
  • Detailed information on the impact of our selection decisions specifically related to improved feed conversion ratio. Learn more how just 1% improvement impacts CO2 emissions and land use throughout the value chain
  • And more...
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I hope that reading the report inspires you, as it does us, to continue the journey to feed the global population sustainably.

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Johan van Arendonk, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer

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