New Market ESG is a sustainable finance consulting company based in the Washington, D.C. area. We specialize in helping financial institutions manage the risks and opportunities of farm animal welfare and alternative protein. 

 

Globally, there are upwards of 100 billion land animals being raised for food. Most of these animals are bred, raised, transported and slaughtered according to a factory farming model, which creates complex environmental and social issues, whether related to greenhouse gas emissions, overuse of resources, pollution to surrounding communities, or the physical and emotional effects on the animals themselves.  

 

New Market’s point of view is that advancing farm animal welfare standards and increasing alternative protein production are key interventions to enhance the sustainability of the livestock sector. We work with financial institutions to create and implement policies and programs aimed at driving improvements in the on-farm practices and product lines of companies in their portfolios. We also help financial institutions understand which of the companies, industries and practices they support create the most financial, regulatory and reputational risks.