Biodiversity

We want to work with our suppliers of slaughter animals to support modern agricultural production. An example is growing and producing more effectively in some areas, while releasing marginal lands back to nature.

Another is our work to encourage the use of deforestation-free soy and palm oil in our supply chain.

Together with leading experts in the field from Danish universities, we have identified in total five initiatives, that can support biodiversity at the farms, see below.

We have also contributed to the development of biodiversity maps for Danish farmers. These maps will enable a high-level assessment of biodiversity on Danish farms. The ambition once the maps are finalised is to provide the farmers with an overview of biodiversity and inspire them in their cultivation of the land.

Five initiatives that can support biodiversity at the farms

Preserve and secure sheltered fences, old trees, heather, game sheds and pastures which are habitats for beetles and insects.
Minimise the use of de-wormers for cattle grazing on natural areas to increase the population of beetles and flies in cow dungs.
Increase cattle grazing of natural areas which supports the natural animal and plant life on and around the field.
Establish buffer zones along protected areas and vulnerable habitats.
Compensate for environmental impact by buying or renting land for nature conservation instead of extracting quality farmland.

Towards better agriculture practices

Our vision is that meat from Danish Crown will be net-zero by 2050. To reach this, we aim to cut our production’s carbon footprint by 42% and reduce our value chain emissions by 20% by 2030. Establishing science-based targets is a tangible step towards these reductions.

Policies and programmes

Danish Crown has a wide range of group policies and commitments so that the world around us knows what we stand for. Our commitments are made in areas where we can make a difference and where relevant frameworks are in place.