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Antibiotics Stewardship Engagement

Overuse of Antibiotics in Protein Supply Chains
Year/Phase:
Closed
Theme:
Antibiotics & Health
Industry:
Restaurants
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Progress Report

Engagement Overview

Background

Our collaborative investor engagement on Antibiotics was supported by more than 70 institutional investors, representing $5.5 trillion in AUM. To protect public health and long-term value creation, the engagement asked 20 global food companies to limit the use of antibiotics in their protein supply chains.

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Material Risks

The misuse of antibiotics in livestock is a significant contributor to AMR. Global meat production accounts for 70% of all antibiotic use, which is projected to increase by 11.5% between 2017 and 2030.  Protein producers have long used antibiotics to help animals achieve higher slaughter weights and prevent them from contracting diseases caused by unhygienic and crowded conditions.

Phasing out the routine use of antibiotics for growth promotion and disease prevention is crucial for mitigating AMR risk. Growing scrutiny of antibiotic use worldwide has resulted in better practices and more regulation. However, the majority of companies continue to source animal proteins without having antibiotic policies in place.

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Investors Signed on

The last phase of the engagement was supported by 74 investors, representing US $5.5 trillion in combined assets. 

74

investors signed up to this engagement.

US $5.5 trillion

in combined investor assets.