The key performance indicators for monitoring and reporting our performance, and our plans for 2019, are summarised below.
Food quality and security
Providing expertise and products that increase the supply of high-quality protein
Highlights in the year
- Drove rapid genetic improvement in both porcine and bovine species
- Continued our work to combat PRRSv in pigs, successfully delivering our first gene edited animals
- Introduced Sexcel in target markets such as India, increasing the probability of female offspring
What we plan to do next
- Continue driving porcine and bovine genetic improvement and rapidly disseminate the genetics
- Continue responsible development of PRRSv resistant pigs to improve animal well-being and sustainability, while engaging with industry stakeholders, regulators and consumers about the benefits of this technology
- Increase the availability of Sexcel in the market place
Animal well-being
Continually improving animal welfare through proven science-based initiatives
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE YEAR
- Introduced PIC Care, a new training programme to be undertaken annually by all PIC employees with routine animal contact
- Completed the second PIC Supply Chain survey and developed an action plan based on the findings
- Continued to invest in PIC and ABS animal housing facilities
WHAT WE PLAN TO DO NEXT
- Continue investment in PIC and ABS animal housing facilities
- Continue aligning standard operating procedures across the PIC global Supply Chain
- Focus on reducing bovine birthing stress, to improve maternal health
Environment
Reducing the environmental impact of protein production
Highlights in the year
- Audited 83% of PIC-owned production sites
- Improved feed efficiency by 0.024kg of feed per kg of pork
- Evolved our range of proprietary beef genetics that improve feed efficiency
What we plan to do next
- Maintain scope and measures of PIC audits on owned production, including 80% of owned sites
- Improve feed efficiency by 0.02kg of feed per kg of pork per annum
- Explore opportunities for wider deployment of renewable energy solutions across sites
- Complete roll-out of eco-friendly porcine semen packaging solution in Mexico
Operate safely
Ensuring a safe working environment for our colleagues
Highlights in the year
- Reduced vehicle-related incidents by 14%
- Increased ‘near miss’ reporting in key regions by 60%
- Reduced animal-related injuries by 1%, despite working with a larger number of animals during the year
What we plan to do next
- Reduce occupational road risk year-on-year
- Continue to reduce recordable incidents, specifically involving animals, and on customer premises
Community
Being a responsible corporate citizen, within our communities
Highlights in the year
- Recruited 188 staff into our PIC and ABS production sites
- Supported internships and graduate recruitment programmes
What we plan to do next
- Continue to respond to local community crises, recruit into local farms and encourage support for charities close to the local businesses
- Enhance our range of placement and employment opportunities for students and apprentices
Governance
Our commitment to operating responsibly is ingrained within our company and overseen by the Board.
We have created a dedicated committee that reports directly to the Board on progress, performance and future plans. We have also established a sub-committee that focuses on animal well-being.
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee defines our strategy, reviews our policies and practices, monitors external developments and advises the Genus Executive Leadership Team ('GELT') and the Audit Committee. It recommends annual goals and initiatives, and identifies the key performance indicators for monitoring and reporting our performance.
Organisation
The Committee comprises senior leaders who lead different aspects of the Corporate Responsibility programme; they meet quarterly to set objectives and review progress.
Catherine Glickman (Chair of Committee)
Group HR Director, Genus Plc
Chair, leads on H&S aspects, community and people
Catherine retires from the business at the end of 2017. Angelle Rosata, the incoming Group HR Director, will take over as Chair.
Cara Crichton (Secretary to the Committee)
Deputy Company Secretary, Genus plc
Secretary and corporate compliance
Ihab Ahmed
Head of Internal Audit, Genus plc
Responsible for integrity and risk mitigation
Dr Jer Geiger, DVM, MS
Health Assurance Veterinarian, Genus PIC
Responsible for animal well-being and bio-security for PIC Americas
Dan Hartley
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Genus plc
Responsible for corporate responsibility delivery and compliance
Mark Lane
Global Health & Safety Director, Genus plc
Responsible for global H&S
Dr Angel Manabat
Regional Technical Services and Health Assurance Director, Genus PIC
Responsible for animal well-being and environment for PIC Asia
Dr James Meronek, DVM, MPH
Head of Global Health Assurance, Genus ABS
Responsible for animal well-being and bio-security for ABS globally
Nick McCulley
Global Supply Chain Director, Genus PIC
Leads the global production of PIC, responsible for H&S implementation, environment and animal well-being
Mark Smith
EMEA Beef Director, Genus ABS
Deeply knowledgeable about global production, Mark leads our ABS Beef business in Europe.
Sub-committee on animal well-being
This group focuses on animal well-being and also meets quarterly. It maintains an overview of the Company’s commitment to animal well-being and welfare, the well-being principles involved and the policies and activities developed to deliver these principles in practice.
DR. Bill Christianson (Chair of Committee)
Chief Operating Officer, Genus PIC
DR. Jim Meronek
Global Head of Health Assurance, Genus ABS
Nick McCulley
Global Supply Chain Director, Genus PIC
Mark Smith
EMEA Beef Director, Genus ABS
Steve Smith
Global Supply Chain Director, Genus ABS
DR. Dan Tucker
Global Health Assurance Advisor, Genus PIC