SUSTAINABILITY

Animal Recycling: Sustainability in Action

In Brazil, animal recycling transforms millions of tons of slaughter by-products annually into safe and nutritious ingredients, contributing to more affordable food, water recovery, renewable energy generation, and reduced urban waste. This practice strengthens the circular bioeconomy, prevents waste, reduces CO₂ emissions and pollution, supports food security, and improves animal welfare, directly aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Zero Hunger, Clean Water, Affordable Clean Energy, and Sustainable Cities.

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Sustainable Transformation of Animal By-Products

ANAGRASA, the Spanish association of animal fat and by-product processing industries, turns food chain by-products into valuable resources for sectors such as food, feed, pet food, fertilizers, energy, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Grounded in scientific criteria and strict legal frameworks, the association fosters continuous improvement in public health, animal health, the environment, and food safety, contributing to the circular economy while promoting best practices in the sector.

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The Vital Role of Australian Renderers in the Circular Bioeconomy

Australia’s rendering industry is playing an increasingly pivotal role in championing sustainability and the circular bioeconomy. Currently over 2.7 million tonnes of animal material that would otherwise end up in landfill is processed into valuable fat, oil, and protein products annually.

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Sustainability Charter

Business is key to the success of the Policies within the EU Green Deal, Farm to Fork Strategy and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Companies that align sustainable business models with the SDGs can unlock significant value in current and emerging markets and create more jobs. At the same time, the development of partnerships can drive industry transformation on the road to 2030 and beyond.

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Rendering and the Environment

Renderers are perhaps the original recyclers and our essential role in utilising ABP is often overlooked in discussions on food and food waste. Treating ABP is key to the sustainability of agriculture and food production, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the animal-based food supply chain from farm to fork.

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Sustainability of Rendering

Rendering plays a crucial role in environmental and economic sustainability by reclaiming nearly 50% of animal parts not considered edible and transforming them into valuable fats, oils, and proteins — recycling 99% of this material instead of sending it to landfills. The industry produces 19 billion pounds of products that feed livestock, poultry, pets, and also generate sustainable biofuels, while reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to other disposal methods, sequestering five times more than it emits. Economically, rendering contributes $10 billion annually, provides stable, skilled local jobs that cannot be outsourced, and strengthens communities at local, national, and global levels.

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We are all committed to the same goal: Together towards a sustainable world and healthier living

We are immensely proud that sustainability is at the core of our business model and that we can consider ourselves pioneers in the circular economy, long before it became a buzz-word. For more than 50 years, we have found innovative ways to keep things flowing in a cycle in the agriculture, energy, animal, feed, food and pharmaceutical industries. On this tradition, we build, but we do not rest on it. We are convinced that corporate responsibility and sustainable practices are the key success factors for creating shared value in our core business and beyond.

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Sustainable Transformation of Animal By-Products

The French animal by-products industry transforms meat residues into safe and stable meals, proteins, and fats, preventing sanitary and environmental risks. With a strong environmental commitment, it follows strict regulations, treats air and water, saves natural resources, and contributes to the circular economy by creating value, jobs, and traceability.

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