FAIRR Initiative

FAIRR Initiative
Company typeInternational NGO
IndustrySustainability, Intensive animal farming, Biodiversity, Aquaculture
Founded2015
FounderJeremy Coller
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Number of locations
1
Number of employees
50+
Websitehttp://www.fairr.org/

The Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return Initiative commonly called FAIRR Initiative, is an investor network.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Based in London, UK, it provides its members with research and tools. It also runs investor engagements with companies in the global food sector.[7][8][9]

The FAIRR Initiative is part of the Jeremy Coller Foundation, which was founded in 2002 as the philanthropic platform of private equity entrepreneur Jeremy Coller.[10][11]

History

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FAIRR was established in 2015 by the Jeremy Coller Foundation. Jeremy Coller, a British financial executive and philanthropist, chairman and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Coller Capital, serves as the founder and chair of the initiative.[12][13]

Operations

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FAIRR is a cooperative network of investors focused on highlighting the environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities within the global food sector.[14][15]

It focuses on providing research, collaborative engagements and coordinating policy action. FAIRR Initiative has over 400 members globally, with $70 trillion in combined assets.[16][17][18][19][20]

FAIRR is the fastest-growing ESG investor network by Assets Under Management.[21][22]

It is headquartered in London, UK.[23]

Projects

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Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index is a benchmarking instrument that evaluates 60 publicly traded companies in the aquaculture, dairy and meat sectors across ten key social, environmental, and governance areas in alignment with the SDGs to provide financial institutions with analytics and data insights in the protein industry.[24][25]

Coller FAIRR Climate Risk Tool is an analytical instrument that evaluates the climate-related opportunities and risks for the livestock producers. Utilizing three specific climate scenarios based on the NGFS and IPCC - Business as Usual, High Climate Impact, and Net Zero Aligned. This tool assesses the potential impact on the profitability and cost of each of the 40 dairy and meat companies.[26]

FAIRR coordinates engagements that are supported by investor members. Engagements cover alternative proteins, antibiotics & health, biodiversity climate, social risk.[27]

FAIRR Initiative collaborates with governments, regulators, industry bodies, and investors to enhance awareness of ESG risks associated with intensive animal agriculture.

References

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  1. ^ COP 28 United Nations Climate conference preview, 2023-11-30, retrieved 2024-02-28
  2. ^ Hall, Chris (2023-12-11). "COP28 Could Yield Fresh Start for Food Systems". ESG Investor. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  3. ^ "Livestock Emissions Are Rising. That's Bad For The Climate". TIME. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. ^ Wardle, Rosie (2018), "The power of investor influence", Farming, Food and Nature, Routledge, pp. 257–261, doi:10.4324/9781351011013-33, ISBN 978-1-351-01101-3, S2CID 189436072, retrieved 2024-02-28
  5. ^ Thambi, S.; Chandrasekharan, T.; Chiu, C.; Susanto, E.; Palazzo, A.; Frank, S.; Havlik, P. (2023-03-28). "The Financial Impact of Climate Change on the Livestock Sector. New Insights For Investors and Policymakers". pure.iiasa.ac.at. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  6. ^ H, Akram-Lodhi, A.; Kristina, Dietz; Bettina, Engels; M, McKay, Ben (2021-12-14). Handbook of Critical Agrarian Studies. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78897-246-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ McCarthy, Susan (2023-02-27). "New Investor Collaboration Will Engage the Seafood Sector on Key Nature Risks and Impacts". worldwildlife.org. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  8. ^ "Alternative proteins framework launched by GFI and FAIRR to deliver ESG impacts". foodingredientsfirst.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  9. ^ "Eat Less Meat Is Message for Rich World in Food's First Net Zero Plan". Bloomberg.com. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  10. ^ "Jeremy Coller - Forbes Business Council". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  11. ^ "The FAIRR Initiative". World Benchmarking Alliance. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  12. ^ Mridul, Anay (2023-11-07). "Top 20 Meat & Dairy Producers See 3% Increase in GHG Emissions As Climate Crisis Worsens". Green Queen. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  13. ^ Martindale, Will (2024-01-06). Responsible Investment: An Insider's Account of What's Working, What's Not and Where Next. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-031-44536-1.
  14. ^ Turner, Natasha (2023-05-23). "Fairr targets fast food giants with AMR engagement". ESG Clarity. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  15. ^ Buallay, Amina (2021-01-01). "Sustainability reporting and agriculture industries' performance: worldwide evidence". Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies. 12 (5): 769–790. doi:10.1108/JADEE-10-2020-0247. ISSN 2044-0839. S2CID 237902111.
  16. ^ "FAIRR and GFI Launch New ESG Reporting Tool for Alt Protein Industry - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine". 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  17. ^ Mathieu, Henry (2023-03-31). "Climate risks to cause operating losses for major livestock groups, FAIRR reports". Just Food. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  18. ^ Lu, Chien-Yi (2020-04-22). Surviving Democracy: Mitigating Climate Change in a Neoliberalized World. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-351-66699-2.
  19. ^ Poff, Deborah C.; Michalos, Alex C. (2023-05-24). Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-030-22767-8.
  20. ^ Journée internationale de la sécurité sanitaire des aliments de 2021: Aperçu des festivités et des activités créatives (in French). World Health Organization. 2021-11-15. ISBN 978-92-4-003428-0.
  21. ^ "People moves: LGPS Central appoints private and public market heads". IPE. 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  22. ^ Mosser, Michelle (2023-06-01). "Climate Risks Threaten Investor Appetite for Intensive Livestock Production". GreenMoney Journal. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  23. ^ Coyne, Andy (2023-02-15). "Meat industry actions contributing to labour shortages, FAIRR report claims". Just Food. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  24. ^ "Salmon farmers top sustainable food producers' list". The Fish Site. 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  25. ^ "Rising Livestock Emissions Undermine World's Climate Fight". Bloomberg.com. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  26. ^ Houzer, Ella; Scoones, Ian (2021). Are Livestock Always Bad for the Planet? Rethinking the Protein Transition and Climate Change Debate. PASTRES. ISBN 978-1-78118-828-6.
  27. ^ "ESG - The FAIRR Initiative". equiniti.com. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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