We recognise animal welfare as an integral part of responsible procurement. Through our Animal Welfare Policy we steer supplier selection towards high standards at every stage of the supply chain, respecting the physical and mental condition of animals and their ability to express the natural behaviours of their species.
of actual purchases of shell eggs from cage-free systems in 2025.
of actual purchases of egg products from cage-free systems in 2025.
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We recognise animals as sentient beings and consider their welfare from both a physical and a mental point of view. Our Policy refers to the internationally recognised Five Freedoms, which include access to adequate water and food, protection from adverse environmental conditions, pain and disease, the ability to express natural behaviours, and protection from fear and stress.
We are pursuing a progressive path to eliminate eggs and egg products from caged farming. In 2025, for purchases managed through the centralised Camst platform, we completed the 100% transition to products from hens raised in cage-free systems.
These purchases account for around 60% of the total volumes of the categories concerned. We are working to gradually extend this path to direct purchases and local supplies as well, taking into account product availability and service continuity needs, with the aim of progressively covering the entire scope of egg and egg product purchases, in line with our public commitments.
Today our measurements are based on estimates, because we often operate in facilities we do not own. We cannot make promises we cannot measure. Here are our concrete commitments for the coming years:
Map actual consumption: Implement a new data collection system that records water consumption alongside invoices, covering around 300 delivery points
Increase certified sites: Move from the current 6 sites with Ecolabel cleaning to 14 certified sites by 2028
Raise awareness in the team: Launch annual training for the entire workforce to promote good practices in water use
