Cranswick PLC

The company conducts a water risk analysis each year for its direct operations. The company considers both water availability and water quality at a basin/catchment level. The company mentions using various tools, including the WRI Aqueduct tool and the WWF Water Risk Filter, as well as its internal methods. The company has mapped its priority areas, but it will not disclose the information.

The company discloses monitoring data for BOD, COD, suspended solids, and pH values at each site. Still, it does not report a company average or specify any site where emissions exceed the IFC EHD guideline or any other standard. The company does not disclose the concentrations of nutrients in wastewater discharged into priority bodies. The company disclosed during FY24 that there were zero incidents of non-compliance with water quality permits, standards and regulations. The company discloses water-related capital expenditures (Capex) and operating expenditures (Opex).

The company does not disclose information. It mentions that it is currently working to understand and align with the TNFD recommendations to gain a more thorough understanding of its biodiversity risks, impacts and dependencies. The company recognises the potential operational impact and materiality of biodiversity loss. However, the company does not link this to water quality.

The company is aware of the proportion of pigs and poultry sourced from water-stressed areas that come from owned or rented farms, but not from third-party supplied pigs and poultry.

The company mentions using "Straw for muck" arrangements with local farmers to use manure for its crops.

The company mentions that it considers changes in the regulation of discharge quality and volumes in its risk assessment. However, it does not provide further details.

The company does not disclose information.

The company doesn't use wastewater directly for irrigation. Regarding treatment methods, Cranswick’s Elsham Linc farms use slurry acidification due to a £1.1 million grant received from the government. The company also mentions that it continues to review low-carbon alternatives, such as those from anaerobic digestion, but does not provide more details.

The company does not disclose information about locations in areas of high water quality risk and does not mention specific actions for those operations.

The company discloses that it works with its suppliers and encourages them to reduce water pollution, but it does not provide further details. The company discloses that all its manure is managed under a nutrient management plan through "Straw for muck" agreements, but does not disclose whether any agronomic support is provided. The company does not disclose information.

The company does not disclose information.

The company does not disclose information.

The company does not disclose information.

The company responded to the investor letter and the engagement questions. The company met with investors within the engagement period. The company acknowledged the FAIRR´s assessment and provided feedback.