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GLOBAL URGENCY

It is estimated that agricultural expansion accounts for nearly 90% of global deforestation, with soy and palm oil cultivation contributing to 26% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2015 and 18.7 million hectares of deforestation

Deforestation not only contributes to climate change but is predominantly driven by commodities such as cattle, soy (a key ingredient used in both agricultural feed and oil in Thai Union’s ambient products), palm oil, wood fiber, cocoa, coffee, and rubber. These first four commodities alone account for more than half of recent deforestation caused by agriculture. Chicken agriculture also takes its toll on the environment, causing water pollution, deforestation, and increased emissions.

Responsible agriculture and net-zero deforestation are no longer just aspirations. They are a crucial component of our action plan as we work towards achieving our climate change targets.

INTEGRATED APPROACH

We understand the urgency and the vital role we must play in safeguarding our critical forests. That's why we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring our supply chain for both human and pet food remains completely free from any activities that contribute to deforestation or conversion.

Our aim is to create a positive impact on land resources and systems by protecting vulnerable ecosystems. By 2030, we also commit to 100% certified soy and palm oil that ensures deforestation and conversion free, as well as responsibly sourced chicken by implementing short- and long-term tactical solutions.

Thai Union is driving the industry forward with a comprehensive and ambitious action plan. We will actively contribute to climate resilience, safeguard biodiversity, and foster improvements in life on land.

Our focus on responsible agriculture will yield tangible impact outcomes.

SEACHANGE® COMMITMENT

%
of our soy and palm oil will be certified, ensuring zero deforestation and conversion across our entire supply chain
by 2030.
%
of our chicken will be sourced responsibly,
by 2030.

Sourcing

  • Drive the adoption of certified deforestation and conversion free (DCF) feed across the supply chain
  • Increase assurances in high-risk deforestation or land use change areas by enhancing traceability
  • Source only responsibly certified chickens that confirm location, layout, housing, feed, watering, farm management, health, welfare, and environmental considerations

Production

  • Ensure all soy used in feed produced by Thai Union Feedmill is certified DCF
  • Ensure all soy bean oil and palm oil used in Thai Union’s processing factories are certified DCF
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ACTION PLAN

FUTURE OUTCOMES

Impact Areas

Climate Action

Zero-deforestation and conversion free supply chain thus protecting a critical carbon sink.

Biodiversity

100% of soy and palm oil certified and sourced responsibly reducing the loss of critical habitats.

United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals

OUR PROGRESS (2024)

26%
By 2030

Soy (Soy oil and Soy meal)

100%

of our soy will be certified, ensuring zero deforestation and conversion across our entire supply chain by 2030.

72%
By 2030

Palm oil

100%

of our palm oil will be certified, ensuring zero deforestation and conversion across our entire supply chain by 2030.

5%
By 2030
100%

of our chicken will be sourced responsibly by 2030.