Sustainability

The company says the new certification strengthens its ability to serve international markets seeking verified sustainability credentials.

WAS received special recognition for its decades-long contribution to global aquaculture development, particularly its support to FAO programmes since the 1970s. 

The initiative targets one of the biggest contributors to poultry emissions: feed production, which accounts for about 78% of a broiler’s total greenhouse gas footprint.

The company first launched its Sustainability Roadmap in 2021 and says the plan is now delivering measurable impact across economic, environmental, and social areas.

Since 2017, the group has steadily expanded its use of sustainable raw materials, starting with algae oil.

The ASC Feed Standard is globally regarded as one of the most rigorous frameworks for responsible feed production.

This model has already proved successful in Australia, where an existing facility has processed over 64,800 tonnes of surplus bread.

The initiative targets countries where livestock plays a vital role in food security but remains constrained by inefficiency and climate pressures.

The project leverages the Trailblazer pipeline of Tallgrass, a leading energy infrastructure company, to transport captured carbon dioxide (CO2) from its ethanol plant.

As ocean waters warm, migratory species are changing their routes in search of cooler environments.