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Traceable by Nature: The Case for Miscanthus in Pet Nutrition

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How MFiber’s field-level traceability brings transparency and environmental impact together Overview: Consumers increasingly connect personal and household health to planetary health¹. In addition, transparency in sourcing, packaging and production practices continues to be a key area of consumer interest. In pet food supply chains, that expectation can be difficult to meet because many ingredient systems … Read more

Turning Tax Strategy into a Climate Pathway for Pet Companies: Using Tax Credit Transfers to Fund Decarbonization

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Overview: Clean energy investments that once came at a cost to companies can now actually improve their bottom line. For companies with positive U.S. federal tax liability, transferable tax credits introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act offer a meaningful opportunity to fund clean energy investment while improving after-tax outcomes. This mechanism can be used by … Read more

How Natoo Turned Company-Level Sustainability into Certified Product-Level Claims

Overview: As sustainability expectations within the pet industry increased, Natoo faced a critical challenge: company-level commitments were no longer enough. Retailers and consumers wanted product-level proof supported by credible third-party verification. To meet this demand, Natoo pursued a unified framework to measure product carbon footprints, secure ClimatePartner certification, redesign packaging for recyclability, and offset plastic … Read more

How Archway Turned an Invasive Fish Into a Pet Food Success Story

Overview: Archway Pet Food set out to transform the environmental burden caused by an invasive fish, often known as Asian Carp or Silver Carp, into a sustainable, hypoallergenic protein for dogs, supporting sensitive pets and helping rebalance fragile freshwater ecosystems across the U.S. The Challenge: The unchecked spread of invasive Silver Carp, a variety of … Read more

Why Ethical Pet Food Is No Longer a Niche

Guest Blog Post Written by PawCo & the Pet Sustainability Coalition www.mypawco.com   In a market crowded with promises of responsibility, genuine environmental action is still rare. At PawCo, sustainability is not just a claim — it’s the foundation of how we design every product. We believe dogs deserve complete, balanced, and tasty nutrition, without … Read more

Choosing Better for Cats and the Planet: Sustainable Litter in 2025

As more people seek products that reflect their values, a growing number of eco-friendly alternatives are giving cat parents more sustainable choices than ever before. Ingredients, packaging, and third-party certifications can all offer helpful insights when you’re looking into more sustainable litter options. Here are a few things to keep in mind and some brands … Read more

Alltech’s Data-Driven Scopes 1 and 2 Goals are Delivering Environmental and Financial Wins

Emissions Reductions that Pay Off: Alltech’s Data-Driven Scopes 1 and 2 Goals are Delivering Environmental & Financial Wins

Overview: With a 26% reduction from its 2021 baseline, Alltech is ahead of schedule in its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030. This success is the result of strategic, data-driven projects that not only reduce environmental impact but also improve operational efficiency and profitability. The Challenge: The agri-food industries … Read more