AAWCS is an independently audited certification program used by livestock processors to demonstrate compliance with the industry best practice animal welfare standards from receival of livestock, to the point of humane processing.The Australian Meat Industry Council has worked with industry bodies, government and animal welfare groups to create industry best practice animal welfare standards. The ‘Australian Livestock Processing Industry Animal Welfare Certification System’ or AAWCS was then established in 2013.
Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.
Career management, education and training
Social impact parameter
Workplace systems and procedures
Social impact parameter
Animal welfare
Environmental impact parameter
3
ESG TOPICS
Social
2
Environmental
1