Sustainability Mission Statement
To lead by example and work relentlessly toward a more sustainable, ethical, and transparent food industry that creates long-term value for our clients, partners, and the world around us.
Our Commitment to Sustainability, Animal Welfare, and Ethical Sourcing
At The Poultry Service & PS Plus Ltd, we believe that the future of the food industry must be built on the foundations of sustainability, ethics, and responsibility. As a global leader in the poultry sector, we are committed to driving positive change – for the planet, for animals, and for the people we serve.
We prioritise working with suppliers who share our values of transparency, environmental stewardship, and the humane treatment of animals. From sustainable feed sourcing and responsible material procurement to supporting ethical farming practices and humane slaughter methods, we strive to ensure that every aspect of our supply chain reflects the highest standards.
Our partnerships are founded on integrity, respect, and accountability, and we are proud to collaborate with suppliers who adhere to internationally recognised animal welfare certifications and environmentally responsible practices. This includes initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, minimise food waste, and advocate for regenerative farming techniques that restore rather than deplete natural resources.
Beyond sustainability in agriculture, we are committed to fostering responsible partnerships across our global supply chain. As an international business, we recognise the importance of working with suppliers and commercial partners who uphold the highest standards of environmental responsibility, fair labour practices, and animal welfare—regardless of location.
By collaborating with like-minded partners worldwide, we aim to drive continuous improvement in supply chain transparency, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. We expect our global network of suppliers to align with internationally recognised standards in food safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical trade, ensuring that together, we contribute to a more responsible, sustainable, and future-focused industry.
Standards We Uphold in Our Supply Chain
To ensure the highest levels of sustainability, animal welfare, and ethical sourcing, we seek to work with suppliers, commercial partners, and factories that adhere to internationally recognised certifications and best practices, including:
Animal Welfare & Ethical Farming:
✅ Global Animal Partnership (GAP) – Certification for humane animal treatment and welfare across the supply chain.
✅ RSPCA Assured – High welfare standards for livestock, including humane slaughter methods.
✅ Certified Humane – Rigorous animal welfare standards ensuring ethical farming practices.
✅ EU Animal Welfare Standards – Regulatory framework ensuring responsible and humane animal care.
Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility:
✅ Rainforest Alliance Certified – Ensuring sustainable farming, deforestation prevention, and biodiversity protection.
✅ ProTerra Certification – Supporting responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
✅ ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) – Framework for reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability in operations.
✅ Carbon Trust Standard – Certification for measuring, managing, and reducing carbon emissions.
✅ Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) – Certification promoting sustainable palm oil production.
✅ Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) – Ensuring responsible aquaculture with minimal environmental impact.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance:
✅ BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) – Ensuring food safety, quality, and ethical sourcing in supply chains.
✅ IFS (International Featured Standards) – Rigorous requirements for food safety, traceability, and quality management.
✅ Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Standards – Recognised global benchmarks for food safety compliance.
✅ HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) – Risk management system ensuring food safety at every stage of production.
Fair Labour & Ethical Business Practices:
✅ Fair Trade Certified – Ensuring fair wages, ethical working conditions, and community development.
✅ SA8000 (Social Accountability Standard) – Certification promoting fair and safe working conditions.
✅ Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) – Ensuring transparency in ethical labour and business practices.
✅ ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) Base Code – Commitment to fair labour, human rights, and responsible sourcing.
We are dedicated to fostering strong, responsible partnerships with suppliers and commercial partners who share our commitment to ethical business practices. We seek to collaborate with organisations that uphold high standards of environmental responsibility, fair labour practices, and animal welfare.
By working together, we can drive continuous improvement in supply chain transparency, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. We expect our commercial partners to align with internationally recognised standards in food safety, sustainability, and ethical trade, ensuring that together, we contribute to a more responsible and future-focused industry.
