Brinker International
EAT:US US1096411004
Key Information
HQ:
United States
Market Cap:
$2.1bn
Primary Market:
North America
Antibiotics Stewardship Engagement
Analysis Overview
Scope of Policy Policy Implementation Investor Engagement
Analysis Breakdown
Scope of Policy
8/16
Does the company have a policy on antibiotics stewardship?
Yes, Brinker International's policy is publicly available on their website. Antibiotics are part of their broader animal welfare commitments.
4/4
Does it cover animal-derived protein sources across all relevant species?
Brinker International updated their animal welfare standards at the end of March 2019 including their antibiotics policy, which now states to cover its chicken supply chain. The company also states to having one product line that is antibiotic-free. Their Chili's Grill & Bar menu, their Craft Burgers are "available with 100 percent grass-fed beef patty that is antibiotic free and has no added hormones, cage-free egg or 100 percent USDA Choice patty". However, this is not referenced in their policy. FAIRR has therefore scored Brinker based on their recent antibiotics commitment to chicken only.
1/4
Does it cover animal-derived protein sources across all operations?
No detail included in the policy, despite their key brand Chili's operating in 31 countries worldwide and with stated plan to expand in Asia.
0/4
How strong is the company's commitment?
Brinker International strengthened their commitment at the end of March 2019 to state that "Antibiotic resistance is a serious health concern. We fully support FDA actions to eliminate antibiotic use for growth promotion and feed conversion. Of course, farm animals sometimes become sick. We work with suppliers to ensure antibiotics are used only when medically necessary and prescribed by a veterinarian. In addition, we are committed to working with our chicken suppliers toward eliminating the use of all medically important antibiotics, with exceptions for treatment and non-routine control of diagnosed illness."
3/4
Policy Implementation
0/18
Does the policy commit to specific targets or timelines for all species?
No information provided and/ or available.
0/5
Does the company disclose quantity of antibiotics used?
No information provided and/ or available.
0/7
Does the company commit to and/ or carries out third-party auditing and monitoring?
No information provided and/ or available.
0/6
Investor Engagement
0/4
Did the company respond to investor letter?
Brinker International has not responded to the investor letter despite repeated reminders, and the company has not met with FAIRR.
0/4
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Workstream Information
2019 Score:
8/38
Last Updated:
20 May 2019
2019 Resources
Phase 3 | Progress Report Antibiotics Stewardship Engagement