What does the future look like for a business that takes responsibility for every decision?

TRANSAVIA, Romania's poultry market leader, unveils the answer in its latest Sustainability Report, "Embracing Tomorrow"

December 17, 2024. Sântimbru, Alba. TRANSAVIA has launched its fifth Sustainability Report, "Embracing Tomorrow," offering a clear vision of how what the future looks like for a business that responsibly embraces ESG standards: massive investment in renewable energy, positive social impact, high quality and safety standards from grain to fork, and a firm commitment to ethics and good business governance.

“Our new Sustainability Report for 2023 shows that we are ‘Embracing Tomorrow’ by telling the story of our concrete actions, the values we believe in, and how we run this business with respect and responsibility. We are proud of our team’s achievements and the firm steps we are taking to meet our ambitious environmental, social, and governance goals. We strongly believe that doing things exactly the right way, from grain to fork, we can build a better and more sustainable future, In doing so, we can fulfill our mission as a responsible leader that sets safety and quality standards for the market and inspires other producers to adopt responsible, transparent and ESG excellence-oriented practices. It is a mission that we carry forward with respect for consumers, partners, communities and the environment, convinced that true leadership means breaking new grounds and creating a lasting positive impact" said Theodora Popa-Liteanu, Vice President of TRANSAVIA.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s impact on people, society, animals, and the environment, showcasing how TRANSAVIA’s team has responsibly managed these aspects to strengthen the company’s performance and secure a sustainable future. It transparently presents both qualitative and quantitative data on the performance of Romania's leading poultry market leader performance, including progress toward commitments, achievements, challenges, and the company’s broader societal and environmental impact. The document discloses how profit can align with operational excellence while respecting people, animals, communities, and the planet.

“From investments in renewable energy and animal welfare to positive social impact and high safety and quality standards, every figure and action in the 2023 Sustainability Report tells the transparent story of how the TRANSAVIA team delivers on its promises every day. It shows how we address risks, turn challenges into opportunities, and strengthen our preparedness for the future. The report reflects our continuous commitment to raising industry standards and finding new ways to do better — for people, communities, animals, the planet, and the future. Our 2030 Commitments are our team's promises to continue to do things exactly the right way, with transparency, accountability and excellence”, explains Theodora Popa-Liteanu, Vice President of TRANSAVIA.

Turning commitments into achievements

• The largest renewable energy investment in Romania's food industry: Over 6,300 tons of CO2 emissions reduced through photovoltaic panels installed in 2023.
• Waste recovery Rate: Up to 99.41%, depending on activities and regions.
• CO2 reduction through packaging waste recycling: 838.05 tons reduced through packaging recycling efforts.
• Certified products ensuring consumer trust:
  • The only Romanian poultry producer with GlobalG.A.P. Version 5.2 certification.
  • 100% of poultry production certified under BRCGS Food Safety.
  • 100% of breeding, hatching, and broiler farms certified under ISO 22000:2018.
  • 100% of feed production certified under ISO 22000:2018.
• Social investments: 4.48 million RON directed toward education, health, and sports projects, supporting 41 organizations and numerous local initiatives.

The complete Sustainability Report is available [here].

TRANSAVIA’s 2023 Sustainability Report follows GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) 2021 standards, including the Agriculture-Specific Standard (GRI 13). It aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 and anticipates the new ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards), voluntarily incorporating available data where possible. This approach ensures future compliance with financial year 2024 reporting requirements and the Romanian Sustainability Code methodology.