Hotel Cage-free Ranking
Welcome to the Animal Welfare League Hotelier Webpage
A pioneering transparency tool designed to evaluate and rank the performance of leading hotels in Ghana based on their commitment to animal welfare. This ranking specifically assesses hotels' efforts to eliminate the confinement of laying hens in cage systems within their egg supply chains.
Why This Matters
Across the globe, consumers and businesses are demanding higher animal welfare standards. This ranking highlights hotels in Ghana that are making strides toward ethical sourcing, helping guests make informed choices and encouraging the hospitality sector to embrace humane and sustainable practices.
More Ghanaians—and consumers worldwide—are saying NO to animal cruelty and YES to higher welfare standards. This ranking provides an accountability framework for the hospitality industry, enabling businesses to benchmark their progress and align with growing consumer expectations for ethical sourcing.
Our rankings are based on publicly available information, including sustainability reports and annual disclosures, detailing the percentage of cage-free eggs used in their operations in Ghana. Hotels featured here have been selected based on their Google ratings, national popularity, and a minimum classification of three stars by the Ghana Tourism Authority.
Explore the rankings below to discover which hotels are leading the way in ethical sourcing and supporting a cage-free future.
Hotel Rankings
Gold Standard: 100% Cage-Free Champion
Hotels in this category have demonstrated a complete commitment to ethical sourcing by utilizing 100% cage-free eggs across all operations in Ghana. They are leaders in animal welfare within the hospitality industry, setting a high standard for others to follow. These hotels have shown a sustained commitment with transparent reporting.
Indicators:
100% of all eggs sourced are cage-free.
Consistent, transparent reporting in annual/sustainability reports.
Active promotion of their cage-free commitment to consumers.
Silver Tier: Transition in Progress
These hotels are actively transitioning to cage-free egg sourcing. They have demonstrated a commitment by finalizing logistics, identifying and engaging cage-free producers, and outlining actionable steps.
Indicators:
A significant percentage of eggs sourced are cage-free.
Documented plan with timelines for achieving 100% cage-free status.
Evidence of engagement with cage-free egg producers.
Bronze Category: Expressed Interest
Hotels in this category have expressed a strong interest in improving their animal welfare policies. They have inquired about adopting cage-free commitments, assigned staff to align their company with responsible sourcing, and are exploring supply logistics.
Indicators:
Initial steps taken towards cage-free transition.
Internal assessment of current egg sourcing practices.
Communication with stakeholders.
Exploration of supply chain options.
Dishonorable Mention: No Public Commitment
Hotels in this category have shown no publicly available evidence of interest in improving animal welfare policies or transitioning to cage-free eggs. They lag behind industry standards and are not responsive to growing consumer concerns about ethical sourcing. This category represents a significant area for improvement.
Indicators:
Lack of any public statements or commitments regarding cage-free eggs.
No evidence of engagement with animal welfare organizations.
Continued reliance on conventional egg sourcing practices.
No stated plans to transition to cage-free eggs.
Take Action
Help us track the momentum of animal welfare in the food industry!
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This tool is not only for consumers but also serves as a key resource for our corporate campaigns. Hotels that improve their ranking by adopting a cage-free commitment will be recognized as industry leaders in responsible hospitality.
Together, we can make cage-free the new standard in Ghana’s hospitality industry.