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Please note that by clicking on the below link you will download an extract of the Initial Report, which is to be read in light of the Initial Report, the Glossary of terms and Acknowledgements and Legal.
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Click below to download Acknowledgements and Legal.
Our planet is facing converging socio-ecological crises, including an environmental and climate crisis. Intensive animal agriculture, or “factory farming” is a significant but often overlooked contributor to these problems. It is considered a “silent culprit” of climate change. In SA, a country grappling with many challenges, including severe poverty, food insecurity, and inequality, these environmental issues exacerbate existing socio-economic problems. The government tends to promote intensive animal production as a solution to many socio-economic problems. However, in reality, such practices tend to worsen rather than alleviate socio-ecological vulnerabilities. These global challenges are intensified by the rise of meat and animal product consumption around the world.
Part A entitled “Laying the Foundations” contextualises the link between the animal consumption and the environmental impacts thereof. It contextualises a world in crisis, the role of rights in safeguarding against harms in the egg supply chain, environmental duties and responsibilities on corporations: Corporate Accountability and observations from our initial report.
Part B entitled “Laying Down the Facts” out background information as to how the Pillar connects with the Egg Supply Chain (including environmental harms associated with the Egg Industry including greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; competition for limited resources; water, waste and soil pollution, among others).
Part C entitled “Laying Down the Law” provides an overview of selected governance matters associated with this Pillar in the context of the Egg Supply Chain in South Africa (including highlighting specific environmental legislation at national and international level). Part D entitled “Laying it on the Line” discusses the necessity for environmental transparency in the egg supply chain, environmental reporting in South Africa, softer law and standards including industry and internal policies. Part E entitled “Laying it at Stakeholders Doors” specifically discusses measures that could be adopted to enhance corporate accountability in the egg supply chain adopted in other parts of the world.