{"id":5072,"date":"2020-07-06T12:07:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T10:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bjarefagel.se\/sustainability\/european-chicken-commitment\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:37:14","slug":"european-chicken-commitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bjarefagel.se\/en\/sustainability\/european-chicken-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"European Chicken Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For us, at Bj\u00e4ref\u00e5gel, it is important to constantly work on improving the conditions for our chickens. If we see an opportunity for positive change for the chickens, then we make a change. As a step in this, we base our goals on The European Chicken Commitment, which we are working towards joining.\u00a0<\/p>

Ever since we started breeding chickens, our birds have had plenty of room in the chicken stables. In fact, almost twice as much space, compared to what is standard in Sweden.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In fact, almost twice as much space, compared to what is standard in Sweden.<\/p>

We were the first in Sweden to breed a slow-growing chicken. Now we have switched to Hubbard \u2013 a breed that is slowly growing and approved by animal welfare associations in Europe. More improvements are underway.<\/p>

We will have met the criteria by 2026 and in the meantime, we will report on our progress. You can read more about what ECC means below or via the link at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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To Whom It May Concern:<\/p>

As you may know, we, the undersigned organisations, work individually with many food companies. In the course of that engagement, we\u2019re sometimes asked by companies if our groups can speak with one voice. That generally isn\u2019t possible\u2014 our groups don\u2019t necessarily work in tandem, and often disagree on issues, tactics, and more.<\/p>

That said, you may be pleased to know that, while we often are not in agreement with one another, we have reached agreement on what the most pressing welfare concerns related to broiler production are, and how to best mitigate those concerns. Towards that end, we\u2019ve reached a common agreement on baseline broiler welfare policy language\u2014which we agree is the minimum that any European corporate policy must achieve and make publicly available. That language is outlined below. Thank you for your interest in this issue.<\/p>

Sincerely,
Albert Schweitzer Stiftung f\u00fcr unsere Mitwelt (Germany)
Anima International (Global)
Animal Equality (Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Global)
Animals Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Animal Welfare Observatory, AWO (Spain)
Center for the Ethical Attitude Towards Nature (Belarus)
\u00c7iftlik Hayvanlar\u0131n\u0131 Koruma Platformu (Turkey)
Compassion in World Farming (UK, EU, Global)
Deutscher Tierschutzbund (Germany)
Djurens R\u00e4tt\/Project 1882 (Int).(Sweden)
Dyrenes Beskyttelse (Denmark)
Diervriendelijk Nederland (Netherlands)
Essere Animali (Italy)
Eurogroup for Animals (Pan-European)
FAADA, Fundaci\u00f3n para el Asesoramiento y Acci\u00f3n en Defensa de los Animales (Spain)
Freedom and Respect for Every Earthling , F.R.E.E (Romania)
GAIA (Belgium)
Humane Society International (global)
Hum\u00e1nny Pokrok (Slovakia)
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ireland)
L214 (France)
Menschen f\u00fcr Tierrechte (Germany)
OABA (France)
OBRAZ – Obr\u00e1nci zv\u00ed\u0159at (Czech Republic)\u00a0
Oikeutta el\u00e4imille (Finland)
Otwarte Klatki \/ Open Cages (Poland, Ukraine)
Pro iure animalis (Germany)
PROVIEH (Germany)
ProVeg International (Germany, global)
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (UK)
Sentience (Switzerland)
SEY SUOMEN EL\u00c4INSUOJELU (Finland)
Slepice v Nouzi (Czech Republic)
SOS Animal (Portugal)
The Humane League (UK, global)
VGT (Austria)
Vier Pfoten \/ Four Paws (Austria, Germany, UK, Bulgaria & Switzerland)
Welfarm (France)
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By 2026*, we will require our suppliers to meet the following requirements for 100% of the [fresh, frozen, and processed] chicken in our supply chain:<\/p>

  1. Comply with all EU animal welfare laws and regulations, regardless of the country of production.<\/li>
  2. Implement a maximum stocking density of 30kg\/m2\u00a0or less. Thinning is discouraged and if practiced must be limited to one thin per flock.<\/li>
  3. Adopt breeds that demonstrate higher welfare outcomes: either the following breeds, Hubbard Redbro (indoor use only); Hubbard Norfolk Black, JA757, JACY57, 787, 957, or 987, Rambler Ranger, Ranger Classic (indoor use only), Rustic Gold (indoor use only), Rustic Rowan and Ranger Gold, or other breeds that meet the criteria of the RSPCA Broiler Breed Welfare Assessment Protocol.<\/li>
  4. Meet improved environmental standards including:<\/li><\/ol>