The members of the Asia Protein Transition Platform represent over US $ 3 trillion.
Asian food companies contribute to regional and global protein security by growing the share of sustainable proteins and limiting the share of animal proteins from industrial farming and fisheries.
Sustainable proteins (including ‘alternative’ proteins, traditional plant-based and regenerative, higher welfare proteins) and responsible animal proteins are verified to meet:
Full traceability and transparency in the value chain, and appropriate product labelling for consumers.
Fair labour, recruitment, working conditions, payment, and other support, enabling a just transition.
No prophylactic antibiotic use, minimal incidence of antimicrobial resistance, and other related worker and public health impacts.
Animal welfare that meets Responsible Minimum Standards from the FARMS Initiative, that ensures elimination of cages and overcrowded, barren systems
GHG emissions reduction in line with the Paris Agreement 1.5°C target.
Zero deforestation and other adverse land use changes across all relevant commodities, including animal feed raw materials.
Responsible use of natural capital (including fish stocks, no use of fishmeal fish oil) that halts biodiversity loss and allows for natural ecosystem regeneration.
Minimal chemical use during the production of feed and other raw materials. Circular or regenerative systems with responsible processing of all wastes, soil regeneration and avoidance of water-stressed locations and hazardous chemicals.
We invite you to explore the investor expected disclosures guide and recommended goals, outlining a pathway towards more responsible animal protein and increasing sustainable proteins. The self-assessment questionnaire is a tool for your use to assist companies with a pathway for more just, humane and climate-safe protein supply or sourcing.
The platform will engage over 40 of Asia’s listed food companies, some of the largest and most influential protein producers, manufacturers, retailers, hotels and restaurants in the region, encouraging annual reporting of the expected disclosures and progress towards the 2030 protein transition vision. We’re here to support you along that journey.
Catalysed China’s two largest dairy companies to publish a Zero Deforestation Commitment covering soy, palm oil, and packaging plus the second largest to publish an animal welfare policy aligned with Farm Animal Responsible Minimum Standards, with a key statement on responsible antibiotic use.
Produced thought leadership research defining pathways and minimum alternative proteins for protein security and climate-safety for Asia’s 10 largest markets. Plus a deep dive on Thailand with scenarios and modelling of emissions, land, air quality and economic projections for a sustainable protein transition.
Connected supply chains from producers to retailers and restaurants, enabling value added opportunities while introducing solution expertise and protein diversification.
Attended ten protein retailer, manufacturer, and producer AGMs across six markets, posing questions on company commitment to eliminate deforestation, and set policies towards responsible antibiotic use as per animal welfare standards.
Produced The Asia Protein Buyer 100 assessment of responsible and sustainable sourcing practices by 100 major Asian listed food companies, demonstrating that 33% of companies now offer some form of a plant-protein, but with few targets to scale.
Supported Singaporean banks to factor animal protein impacts into their Sustainability Frameworks and plant-based proteins as a Green Product.
Expanded to India, giving us direct access to a large, dynamic market, and growing engagement in Japan.
