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CCLA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT JOINS THE BBFAW GLOBAL INVESTOR STATEMENT AND GLOBAL INVESTOR COLLABORATION ON FARM ANIMAL WELFARE
CCLA, the UK’s largest investment manager for charities and local authorities1, has signed the BBFAW Global Investor Statement and joined the Global Investor Collaboration on Farm Animal Welfare. As a member of the Investor Collaboration CCLA will participate in engagement actions to support improved farm animal welfare management practices and performance amongst BBFAW’s 150 global food companies.
CCLA’s support of BBFAW confirms farm animal welfare is a topic of growing importance in investment practices and is increasingly regarded as a key factor in sustainable, resilient food systems.
The Investor Statement2 and Investor Collaboration3 are now supported by international institutional investors representing £2.1 trillion and £1.9 trillion in assets under management respectively.
James Corah, CCLA’s Head of Ethical and Responsible Investment commented: “Investing on behalf a values-driven client base means we must align closely with our clients’ values. From climate impact to modern slavery, an enduring focus on responsible supply chain management has never been more important. Ensuring responsible corporate practice on farm animal welfare in the global food industry is the next frontier, and we are delighted to be part of BBFAW’s global investor initiatives.”
Dr Rory Sullivan, Expert Advisor to BBFAW commented: “Investors have a key role to play in supporting food businesses to ensure food safety and product quality, and to ensure the resilience of their supply chains. Improving standards of farm animal welfare is central to these efforts. We are delighted that CCLA is lending its support to the Global Investor Collaboration on Farm Animal Welfare."
1 Charity Finance’s Fund Management Survey 2020 ranked CCLA first as the UK’s largest manager in the charity sector by funds under management and by the number of charities.
2 The participants are: Aberdeen Standard Investments, ACTIAM, AMP Capital Ethical Leaders Fund, ASR Netherlands, Australian Ethical Investments, Aviva Investors, Bâtirente, BMO Global Asset Management, BNP Paribas Investment Partners, Boston Trust Walden, Brunel Pension Partnership, Castlefield Investment Partners LLP, CCLA, the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, Coller Capital, EdenTree Investment Management, Epworth Investment Management, Ethical Partners Funds Management, Henderson Global Investors, Hermes EOS, Hexavest, Karner Blue Capital, KBI Global Investors, NEI Investments, Rathbone Greenbank Investments, Robeco, Le Regroupement pour la responsabilité sociale des entreprises, Simplicity AB, Sonen Capital, The Sustainability Group of Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge Trust, Trillium Asset Management, Triodos Investment Management and USS.
3 The participants are: Aberdeen Standard Investments, ACTIAM, AMP Capital Ethical Leaders Fund, Australian Ethical Investments, Aviva Investors, Bâtirente, BMO Global Asset Management, BNP Paribas Investment Partners, Boston Trust Walden, Brunel Pension Partnership, Candriam, Castlefield Investment Partners LLP, CCLA, the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church, Coller Capital, EdenTree Investment Management, Epworth Investment Management, Ethical Partners Funds Management, Hexavest, Karner Blue Capital, KBI Global Investors, NEI Investments, Rathbone Greenbank Investments, Robeco, Le Regroupement pour la responsabilité sociale des entreprises, Simplicity AB, Sonen Capital, The Sustainability Group of Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge Trust, Trillium Asset Management and Triodos Investment Management.
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For further information please contact:
Amanda Williams, Director of Communications, Chronos Sustainability (BBFAW Secretariat)
T: +44 (0) 7534702797
amanda@chronossustainability.com
More information on the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare programme can be found at www.bbfaw.com
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Today’s publication of the Business Benchmark on Animal Welfare (BBFAW) reveals that most global food giants (95%) acknowledge the importance of animal welfare and are addressing it with policy commitments and clearer governance.
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26th February 2024