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OPERATIONS
earth to
operations
S
How manufacturers are addressing the triple
bottom line - pets, planet and profit.
By Jordan Tyler | jtyler@sosland.com
Since the turn of the century, numerous studies have
shown that corporate sustainability is not only good for
the environment, but also good for business. According
to a 2012 academic literature review by Deutsche
Bank, 89% of studies showed companies with high
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings
posted improved corporate financial performance. In
addition, a more recent study by NIQ revealed 65% of
consumers said they would be willing to pay extra for a
more sustainable product.
This sentiment certainly translates to pet owners - a
consumer segment known for brand loyalty - as they
shop for their four-legged companions' food. Packaging
and ingredient sourcing come immediately to mind
when considering the environmental impact of pet food
production, but there is a world of opportunity to reduce
emissions and use natural resources more responsibly
from the moment raw materials enter a manufacturing
plant and throughout their transformation into finished
products.
By baking sustainability practices into the manufacturing
process, companies can capitalize on consumer
demand, contribute to an eco-friendlier industry, and
may even be able to realize bottom line benefits in the
long term.
Going green
Although pet food production is known for upcycling
animal byproducts that would otherwise go to waste,
dog and cat nutrition still leaves a significant environmental
pawprint.
" Through their diets alone, cats and dogs account for
an estimated 25% to 30% of the impacts from animal
production in terms of land use, water consumption,
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other indicators, "
said Amy Maxey, senior member services specialist, Pet
Sustainability Coalition (PSC), Boulder, Colo. " As such,
it is critical for pet food and treat companies to take action
to address their impacts. "
However, this is easier said than done.
" A common saying I hear from animal food companies
in sustainability is that it's hard to be green when
you're in the red, " said Lara Moody, executive director,
Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER),
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Pet food processors
are turning their
attention to green
manufacturing
as a way to meet
increasing consumer
demand for
more sustainable
products, as well
as to advance the
industry's overall
sustainability.
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