Webinar: New Poultry Sustainability Advances: A Multistakeholder Approach

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) Sustainability Framework is the first-ever multistakeholder sustainability reporting framework for the entire U.S. poultry supply chain — including chicken, turkey, and eggs — from producer to final customer. Join Ryan Bennett, executive director of US-RSPE and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA), as he leads this discussion on how the framework can drive measurable improvements in sustainability across the industry. Developed through collaboration with stakeholders across the supply chain, the framework establishes 101 voluntary metrics in 15 priority areas, focusing on people, planet and poultry. It empowers organizations to measure and improve sustainability practices while promoting continuous progress. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in poultry sustainability.

This webinar will broadcast at 9:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 3:00 PM BST (London) / 10:00 PM CST (Beijing).

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

1. Comprehensive Sustainability Metrics – Explore 101 voluntary metrics covering essential areas like animal welfare, environmental impact, and workforce well-being.
2. Industry-Wide Collaboration – Learn how input from growers, processors, retailers, NGOs, and industry leaders ensures the framework’s inclusivity and practicality.
3. Continuous Improvement and Innovation – Discover how the framework evolves through research, technology, and stakeholder feedback to meet industry needs.

This webinar is sponsored by US-RSPE and presented by WATTPoultry.

Speaker Information:

Ryan Bennett - Executive Director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA)

Ryan Bennett is the executive director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs as well as the International Poultry Welfare Alliance. These organizations engage stakeholders from the entire poultry and egg supply chain to continuously improve sustainability and welfare. In this role, Bennett oversees the facilitation, management, and execution of the organizations’ strategies, bringing together the world’s leading experts in poultry and eggs toward their common goals. Bennett has a longstanding commitment to championing sustainable agriculture. He formerly served as the senior director of industry and environmental affairs at the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) where he managed the National Dairy Farmer's Assuring Responsible Management Program (FARM). This program evaluates animal care, antibiotic use, environmental stewardship, and worker health and safety on farms representing 98% of the U.S. milk supply. Prior to working on animal care and sustainability, Bennett worked in government relations for the National Milk Producers Federation and the National Grain and Feed Association. Bennett lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, Katlyn, and their dog, Callie. He attended Kansas State University where he was active in livestock judging and the policy debate team. Bennett remains active in his rural community where he grew up in Maryland by mentoring youth with their livestock projects and as a member of the Howard County Fair Association Board of Directors.