Our Commitment to Animal Welfare

At Compass Group, we source proteins from suppliers that promote the humane welfare of farm animals. Our commitments are based upon the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee of the United Kingdom.

1. Freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition 2. Freedom from discomfort 3. Freedom from pain, injury and disease 4. Freedom to express normal behavior 5. Freedom from fear and distress

We focus on leading in the sustainability space, and when we make a change, others tend to follow.

Because of our unwavering commitment to the care of farm animals, Compass Group was the first foodservice company to implement a cage-free egg policy. We continue to use our scale and expertise to create global change and are excited to report all our eggs are now cage-free. We know our commitments have improved the welfare of millions of birds and will remain focused on changing how animals are treated in our food system.

Compass Group achieved its goal to double the volume of animal proteins from ranches and farms whose practices have been certified by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC)’s Certified Humane program. This certification ensures a greater level of welfare and means that these animals have come from operations that meet precise, objective standards for farm animal treatment.

Compass Group is proud that all bacon served in our cafes comes from higher welfare group-housed pigs, backing our belief that pigs shouldn’t be confined to crates.

We continue to make progress despite supply chain challenges, staying true to our commitments. Thank you to our animal welfare partners, Compassion in World Farming and the Humane Society of the United States for their support and guidance, and all the other NGOs who have assisted us along the way.