Responsible sourcing

The RSPCA works with a wide range of stakeholders to improve the welfare of animals. When it comes to responsible sourcing of animal-based products, there is a lot that individual organisations can do.

Forward-thinking organisations that consider animal welfare in their operations enhance and retain their social licence to operate, identify market opportunities, increase brand reputation and are part of a growing movement that cares about the welfare of animals.

So if your organisation is reviewing animal-based products sourced for human or pet consumption in your supply chain, get in touch with the RSPCA Australia team at [email protected], or take a look at the below documents for more information on how you can make a lasting and positive impact for animals by ensuring these products are responsibly sourced.

Key information

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How to develop an animal welfare policy

Key components of an animal welfare policy.

Key procurement goals

Quick and easy tips for responsible product sourcing.

Domesticated animals

Beef cattle

If your organisation sources product from beef cattle there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Dairy calves

If your organisation sources product from dairy calves there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Dairy cattle

If your organisation sources product from dairy cattle there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Duck

If your organisation sources product from ducks there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Duck/Geese (down)

If your organisation sources down products there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Goats

If your organisation sources product from goats there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Layer hens

If your organisation sources eggs from layer hens there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Meat chickens

If your organisation sources chicken product there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Pigs

If your organisation sources product from pigs there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Rabbits

If your organisation sources product from rabbits there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Sheep (meat)

If your organisation sources meat from sheep there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Sheep (wool)

If your organisation sources wool from sheep there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Turkeys

If your organisation sources meat from turkeys there’s a lot you can do to better understand the animal welfare considerations in your current supply chain, and what aspects can be improved.

Non-domesticated animals

Note: RSPCA Australia is opposed to the killing of wild animals for commercial purposes (unless this meets specific criteria) and to the farming of animals taken from the wild, due to the risk of pain, injury or distress arising from the capture, transport, handling and long-term confinement of these animals.

View our policy on the utilisation of wild animals