The Pecking Order 2020

We’ve rated eight global fast food companies on how well they treat their chickens around the world. The results are in.

The Pecking Order assesses fast food giants against three criteria:

1. Policies

What policies does the company have about protecting chicken welfare?

2. Targets

When does the company say it will take action to improve chickens’ lives?

3. Reporting

How is the company reporting on its progress to improve chicken welfare?

Depending on their score for each category, we gave the company a grade from Very Poor to Leading.

See their scores

Click on the company names below to see where these fast food giants land on our scale compared to 2019

 

Since publishing our report, Restaurant Brands International (owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes) has reiterated its commitment to chickens in North America. This includes using slower-growing breeds and giving chickens more space and enrichments. Thank RBI for adopting the Better Chicken Commitment.

 

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Since publishing our report, Pizza Hut Europe has pledged to adopt the European Chicken Commitment in its European outlets. This includes using slower-growing breeds and giving chickens more space and enrichments. Thank Pizza Hut for improving the lives of chickens and ask that they extend the commitment to all its outlets.

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