World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)
Reporting Period: 2022-2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Animal Welfare
- Social Licence to Operate
Social Achievements
- Increased number of WBFSH members from 78 in 2019 to 86 in 2023.
- Increased number of WBFSH studbook members from 194,192 in 2019 to 240,270 in 2022.
- Increased foal numbers from 96,872 in 2019 to 110,597 in 2022 (14.17% increase).
Governance Achievements
- Mandated use of UELN code system for all studbooks.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Data collection inconsistencies across studbooks regarding horse numbers and breeding practices.
- Maintaining a Social License to Operate (SLO) in the face of evolving public perceptions of animal welfare.
- Threats to SLO from technology, scientific knowledge, and lack of transparency.
Mitigation Strategies
- Initiated a project with a UK university to create a guide on Best Breeding Practices (to be released by end of 2024).
- Focus on proactive, progressive, and holistic approach to equine welfare.
- Emphasis on transparency and honest public relations.