6 reasons to check out Aviagen’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Aviagen is pleased to share our 2023 Sustainability Report. At Aviagen, sustainability is more than a goal – it’s part of how we work, support our customers, and care for the shared resources we all depend on.
Whether you’re a farmer, a feed supplier, a poultry vet, or simply someone who cares about the future of food and our planet, below are 6 reasons this report is worth your time.
It shows how better breeding supports a better future.
Balanced breeding is at the heart of Aviagen’s sustainability efforts – selecting birds for performance, health, welfare and resilience alike, so they can thrive in diverse environments around the world.
This long-term approach supports food security by helping producers raise stronger flocks using fewer resources. Feed efficiency, in particular, is a major driver of sustainability. When birds convert feed more effectively, they lower both production costs and carbon emissions. In fact, due to improvements in feed efficiency, since 1970, broiler production’s carbon footprint has dropped by 55%, with another 10% reduction expected by 2030. That’s breeding progress that benefits farmers, families and the planet.
It highlights the role of innovation in breeding for sustainability.
Behind every improvement in chicken performance, welfare and environmental impact is a commitment to continuous innovation. Aviagen leverages data and advanced tools to improve how birds are selected – and how customers are supported.
These technologies enable more precise decision-making and clearer measurement of outcomes, supporting the breeding of birds that are more efficient and better suited to local requirements. This results in more robust birds, more productive poultry operations and a more sustainable poultry value chain.
It shows how welfare and sustainability go hand in hand.
Animal welfare is a core focus of Aviagen’s breeding programme and closely tied to sustainability. By selecting for traits like livability, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and reproductive fitness and immune response, Aviagen breeds healthier birds that grow efficiently and use fewer resources.
The report makes it clear: What’s good for the birds is good for farmers, good for the families they feed, and good for the natural resources we all rely on. Caring for chickens is not just an ethical choice –it’s a sustainable one.
It brings sustainability to life through real stories.
Sustainability in Action stories highlight how small, local efforts by teams around the world are making a meaningful impact. From switching to renewable fuels in Brazil to supporting biodiversity and local food production by setting up beehives in Tanzania and South Africa, these initiatives show that real change often starts at the ground level.
These practical, on-the-ground examples demonstrate how Aviagen employees are turning company values into everyday action. It’s a reminder that sustainability isn’t just a strategy – it’s a mindset, shared across cultures and countries.
It’s built on relationships and shared success.
Sustainability isn’t a journey we take alone. Aviagen’s report underscores the importance of Breeding Success Together – working side by side with customers, suppliers and industry associations to secure a reliable supply of healthy, affordable poultry to the earth’s communities.That means sharing knowledge, listening to regional needs, and expanding support in ways that reflect local realities. It also means making sure high-quality chicks reach producers wherever they are. With a ‘global reach, local touch’ approach, Aviagen is committed to staying close to the people who depend on poultry to feed their communities.
It aligns with global goals.
Aviagen’s sustainability work is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those prioritised by the International Poultry Council (IPC) focused on zero hunger; good health and wellbeing; quality education; industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and climate action.The report shows how improving feed efficiency contributes to environmental sustainability, how breeding robust birds supports food security, and how investing in training and development builds a stronger future for the industry. It’s a holistic view of progress – one that shows how advances in animal science translate into meaningful benefits for people, communities and the planet.
Final thought: A shared responsibility
Aviagen’s 2023 Sustainability Report is more than a routine update – it’s an invitation to poultry producers and the entire poultry value chain to keep building a better future together. Whether you’re focused on poultry health and welfare, farm performance or environmental footprint, there’s something in this report for you.
Read the stories. See the progress. And join us in Breeding Success Together.
