The Spanish livestock and meat sector is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and seeks to improve sustainability in its processes.
It focuses on reducing ammonia emissions by 47% and methane by 54% in the pork sector, as well as saving 30% water in meat production.
The industry has also implemented eco-design for packaging, saving materials and reducing 111,145 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Livestock farming contributes to the circular economy by utilizing vegetable by-products for animal feed and provides valuable ecological services, such as biodiversity conservation and environmental regulation.
Furthermore, the livestock and meat supply chain is vital for the economy, employing over 2.5 million people and helping to maintain rural life and prevent depopulation in at-risk areas.
