Topigs Norsvin Partners with Anthesis to Advance Sustainability Strategy
We're taking the next big step in our sustainability journey: welcoming Anthesis as our strategic partner in building a more sustainable future for pork production.
Climate Impact & Pollution
Contributing to a greener world and safeguarding our breeding activities.
Circular Agriculture
Mastering resource use and realizing the strengths of pigs in our food system.
Animal Health & Welfare
Aligning with the Five Freedoms, respecting pigs, and addressing biosecurity. The recipe to achieve genetic potential.
Our People
Our employees at the heart of everything we do. Creating progress with pigs.
Governance
Our organizational composition and our philosophy steer our business conduct.
Respecting our license to operate.
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Climate Impact & Pollution
Contributing to a greener world and safeguarding our breeding activities. 


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Our operations rely on the healthy function of our people and our planet. Pigs provide us with a, uniquely, medium-impact animal-based food source. How do we optimize our operations for a lower CO2 footprint, how do we address renewable energy, and how do we make sure our operations deal with waste responsibly?Â
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Circular Agriculture
Mastering resource use and realizing the strengths of pigs in our food system.
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The goal of our food production systems are changing. In a changing world, how do we reorient our operations and breeding practices to respect pork production's reliance on feed, land, and water? Our genetics support improvements in feed efficiency and resource use intensity.
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Animal Health & Welfare
Within our balanced breeding approach, the structural integrity of the animal is never compromised. 


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In our operations, we advocate for the Five Freedoms for Animals and biosecurity is a critical to guarantee the health of our animals. Providing the right conditions ensures that our animals achieve their genetic potential and optimal performance.
Progress for people and planet.
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Our People
"Farmers sit at the intersection of humans and nature.
         By supplying products and animals, we impact that relationship every day through our operations."
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          - Hannah Hartley, MSc. | Sustainability Analyst
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Our employees at the heart of everything we do. Creating progress with pigs.
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Each day, our colleagues interact with animals, laboratory environments, and farm conditions. Compliance with labor laws, fair representation, and health and safety are of utmost importance.
So, what's new in our sustainability journey?
Read about our most recent sustainability activities.
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Advancing Sustainability: An Interview with Hannah Hartley
At Topigs Norsvin, sustainability is not viewed as a separate initiative, but as an integrated part of the company culture. Sustainability Analyst, Hannah Hartley shares her thoughts.
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Our Commitments
Responsible and sustainable production
We are fully committed to contributing to responsible and sustainable pig production for future generations. Sustainability is a main driver for our breeding goals, research, and support. Topigs Norsvin underlines its commitment to a responsible and sustainable approach by embracing Code EFABAR. Not only that, but our participation in the Breed4Food consortium strengthens our proactive approach toward future food production needs.
Hannah Hartley, MSc
Program Lead
Sustainability Integration
Hannah Hartley joined Topigs Norsvin as Sustainability Analyst in February 2025. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Animal Science from Van Hall Larenstein and a master’s degree from Wageningen University, with a focus on animal production systems and sustainability.
Before joining Topigs Norsvin, she completed company internships related to tail biting and livestock traceability. During her master’s degree, she worked on research projects examining sustainability in livestock production.