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 Zero Deforestation Commitments covering soy, palm oil, and packaging.
China’s second-largest dairy company published an animal welfare policy aligned with Farm Animal Responsible Minimum Standards, including a statement on responsible antibiotic use.
Guided Singapore’s home-grown food retailer to launch a Supplier Code of Conduct, aligning with several Platform expectations.
Attended 10 protein retailer, manufacturer, and producer AGMs across six markets, posing questions on company commitment to eliminate deforestation, set policies towards responsible antibiotic use, and animal welfare.
Produced The Asia Protein Buyers 100 assessment of responsible and sustainable sourcing practices by 100 major Asian listed food companies.
Launched Charting Asia’s Protein Transition, which models decarbonisation pathways for 10 Asian markets and prioritises the interventions necessary to reach climate safe pathways towards 2060. This provides a structured basis for corporate and policy engagement.
Developed India presence by engaging several major food companies in a large, dynamic market.
