Better Health for All

Hilton Food Group's core products have a mixed health impact, with 65% of products across Europe scoring A or B on Nutri-Score criteria.

The company is actively working to improve nutritional profiles, including halving fat levels in some mince products and developing beef burgers with 25% vegetables. Sales of plant-based and vegetarian products increased by 52% compared to a 2020 baseline. The company has a strong focus on nutrition and food safety, with 97.5% of meat and seafood supply chains and 96.2% of ingredient suppliers holding GFSI certification. They aim to continuously review products to reduce salt and fat and increase fiber. For health externalities, the company has achieved a 47% reduction in food waste since 2020, 64% recycled content in plastic packaging, and 79% global renewable electricity usage. They are also working to eliminate deforestation from supply chains and reduce emissions from digestion and manure. The company's safety record shows a 47% increase in Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) against a 2020 baseline, although the LTI severity rate decreased by 47%. A workplace safety violation in 2017 resulted in a $407,367 penalty in the UK. The company aims to provide affordable proteins and has produced affordable, high-quality protein products for over 30 years. They focus on protecting vulnerable populations in the supply chain, including migrant workers, and have partnered with Slave-Free Alliance. Risk transparency is demonstrated through public reporting via TCFD & TNFD, SASB, and GRI indexes, and 100% of sites have been audited against the SMETA standard. Investment in health innovation includes research into alternative proteins and carbon-negative feed. Preventative health measures include promoting responsible antibiotic use and teaching essential cooking skills to students. Mental health initiatives include mental health first aiders and a parenting support program in APAC, and the 'It's OK Not to Be OK' campaign. Healthcare workforce support includes a Global Wellbeing Framework, external certification courses, and a new buddy program. During public health emergencies, the company adapted to the pandemic, wars, and climate change impacts on the supply chain. Health education includes modern slavery and human rights training for employees and leadership, and cooking workshops for students.

Kind to Animals

Hilton Food Group ensures 100% of animals in its supply chain are stunned prior to slaughter

, and 100% of aquaculture farms and hatcheries are farm assured. 87% of all livestock in its global supply chain are from farm assured sources. The company audits 100% of livestock slaughter facilities and 100% of high-risk primary suppliers for welfare compliance , with a policy to suspend supply for critical non-compliances. Hilton Food Group's Group CSR Director is Vice Chair of the European Roundtable on Beef Sustainability board and Chair of its Technical Working Group , and its Aquaculture Specialist is Vice Chair of the Global Gap Technical Committee , demonstrating leadership in animal welfare policy. However, only 9% of sows in the global supply chain are free from farrowing crates , and 31% are free from gestation/sow stalls. Furthermore, only 9% of broiler chickens are reared at lower stocking densities , and 2% are slower-growing breeds. Only 9% of pigs are free from tail docking and 48% are free from castration.

No War, No Weapons

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles regarding Hilton Food Group PLC's direct involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, or specific peacebuilding or disarmament initiatives as defined by the rubric. While the company's 2024 Annual Report mentions alignment with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

and ethical audits of 100% of its production facilities , these statements lack the specific details, quantifiable outcomes, or direct relevance to the 'No War, No Weapons' value's KPIs to allow for scoring under the strict evidence rules. The articles do not explicitly state the absence of defense-related activities, which would be required to assign a 'N/A' (0) score for relevant KPIs.

Planet-Friendly Business

Hilton Food Group's Science-Based Targets (SBTs) are validated by the SBTi in 2024

, aligned to a 1.5°C trajectory , and include defined interim reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030 and 2048 . The company sources 79% of its electricity globally from renewable sources , with 93% in Europe and 100% at all UK production sites . It achieved 56% average recycled content across its plastic packaging . The company has a formal zero-deforestation policy, with 100% of directly purchased soy, palm oil, and timber products certified as deforestation-free , and is committed to phasing out deforestation in its supply chain by the end of 2025 . It reported no significant environmental compliance violations or fines during the reporting period . The company is committed to being net zero by 2048 across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 , with interim reduction targets . It has disclosed a combined TCFD & TNFD report and conducted climate scenario analysis . 29% of water withdrawn is sourced from areas with water stress .

Safe & Smart Tech

The company demonstrates strong regulatory compliance, adhering to EU GDPR ((EU) 2016/679).

, UK GDPR (as defined in The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019). , the UK Data Protection Act 2018 , and applicable data protection legislation across its international network, including the European Economic Area, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, and China. It provides users with comprehensive rights over their personal data, encompassing access, amendment, erasure, portability, and rights related to automated decision-making. For security, Hilton Food Group proactively identifies and assesses vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, annual penetration testing and weekly vulnerability scans. , with testing conducted by both internal staff and specialist external bodies , and prompt remediation procedures in place. Compulsory IT and cyber-security training, including internal phishing awareness campaigns, are regularly run to embed learning. The company also states it will not hold personal data longer than necessary , with retention periods aligned with local policies.