Fast-food for thought increasing firm responsibility for animal welfare

Like other industries, hospitality has had to increasingly address its impact on society and the environment in recent decades. Firms operating in the sector have, therefore, devised corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies relating to a wide array of issues. Business ethics, labor standards, global warming and carbon emissions are just some of the more prominent concerns.

Campaign groups have likewise pressed for more action and reforms on animal welfare. However, this topic remains under-represented in hospitality research. This is somewhat surprising. Many consumer concerns about animal welfare relates to food production. And food is widely recognized as fundamental in many...