A Collective Commitment for Action
We are at a Critical Time…
…for action to adapt to the challenges of a warming world with more people and competing demands on resources. Livestock production is the most resource intensive stage of the animal-based food chain. But 30–50% of each animal produced for meat, milk, eggs and fibre, is not eaten by humans. We are committed to securing a circular bioeconomy which converts animal by-products, edible co-products and food waste into low carbon materials for re-use in food production and other applications. We will work with supply chain partners to enhance the sustainability of the European food value chain, safeguard the health and welfare of citizens and animals, and the livelihoods of farmers and employees.
Creating Value for Generations to Come
Creating value for all stakeholders for generations to come is at the core of our Sustainability Charter — by sustaining agriculture, investing in people, improving the planet, creating innovative products and delivering inspired performance. This Charter will help the continued sustainable development in the animal by-products processing sector and help realise our unique potential for positive impact.
Alberto Grosso, EFPRA Vice-President
Transforming our Business Model
"EFPRA members have an opportunity to leverage their scale and influence to help drive a sustainable transformation of agricultural markets. Agriculture can and must be part of the global climate solution. Through innovation, investment and collaboration, net zero is within our collective grasp."
Jane Brindle, Chairman, FABRA UK
"We transform animal by-products into new resources and our sector is an essential ally for achieving circular livestock production. The time is now for action and to rethink our business models to improve the welfare of society, based on decarbonisation and the protection of nature."
David Codina Copecinter, President of ANAGRASA, Spain
Bernd Sroka, President of VVTN, Germany
Our Vision for a Circular Bioeconomy
EFPRA's vision is for our members to make a significant contribution to a circular bioeconomy for sustainable, safe, and healthy animal-based food — achieved through the optimal utilisation of animal by-products (ABP) and edible co-products (ECP).
Sustainable
Long-term environmental stewardship through responsible resource use
Safe
Rigorous standards ensuring food safety across the value chain
Healthy
Animal-based food products that support human and animal wellbeing