Dunbia Sustainability Appraisal Report

Dunbia Sustainability Appraisal Report
Student Name Institution COURSE XXX: Title of Course Instructor Name Month XX, 202X  Executive SummaryThe livestock industry is the most significant contributor to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. As a global meat producer, processor, and supplier, Dunbia is playing a significant part in an environmentally sensitive industry that drives the world towards climate change. However, the company recognizes this aspect of the business and has mitigation measures to enhance its current sustainable measures to ensure full social responsibility. The company has achieved its Zero waste to landfill 2025 sustainability target and is underway to reduce water and energy consumption and carbon emissions. The appraisal report looks at current studies focusing on the impact of meat processing on the environment and how Dunbia has applied different theoretical perspectives to ensure compliance to regulations and implement in-house sustainability best practices as part of the company's strategy. The appraisal recommends extensive research in reducing inputs in meat protein production and the public's engagement on the dangers of excessive meat consumption. Table of ContentsExecutive Summary 2Introduction 4Impact of Meat Production on the Environment 5Climate Change 5Deforestation 6Resource and Water Wastage 7Dunbia’s Sustainability Policy and Practices 7Theories of Sustainability 8Corporate Sustainability 9Green Economics 10Recommendation and Conclusion 11References 12Appendix 14
 Dunbia Sustainability Appraisal ReportDunbia was established in 1976 as Dungannon Meats Premium Butcher Shop in Moygashel, Nothern Ireland, by brothers Jim and Jack Dobson. Today, the company has over 5,200 employees throughout the UK and serves diverse markets in over 50 countries. As a global player, the company is involved with over 30,000 farm product suppliers from Ireland and Britain, with 12 processing facilities in the UK processing over 3,000,000 lamb and 1,000,000 cattle annually (Dunbia, 2021). The company has thrived by providing consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources. As a meat processing company, some of the keywords in the company's mission statement included 'naturally' and 'sustainable.' The two words indicate the company's commitment to environmental sustainability by embracing naturally produced food products. The company is a beneficiary of the increasing global meat consumption since 1960. However, as an essential protein source, meat production is also a significant threat to environmental sustainability. Meat production influences GHG emissions, water pollution, water footprint, and water scarcity (González, Marquès, Nadal, & Domingo, 2020). Therefore, as indicated in the mission statement, the company strives to engage different sustainability approaches to limit its carbon footprint while consistently providing quality products. The paper seeks to appraise the company's sustainability practices based on current theories and best practices. Impact of Meat Production on the Environment The United Nations' nexus of sustainable development revolves around food, e...