The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) and Retail.pet will host a special award ceremony at Global Pet Expo 2025, on Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. EST at the PSC Stage, Booth #842. The event will honor PSC-accredited brands for their commitment to sustainable business practices and recognize top-performing retailers and sales representatives engaging with these brands through Retail.pet’s training platform.
“For sustainability to truly thrive, the connection between consumers and retailers is key — it’s what steers the ship,” said Jim Lamancusa, CEO of PSC. “While brands play a crucial role through their ingredients, packaging, and corporate responsibility, their impact is only maximized when that story reaches retailers and, ultimately, consumers. By hosting this event on our Sustainability Stage just before happy hour, we’re creating an opportunity to share these powerful stories and celebrate our collective progress.”
Nine PSC-accredited brands will be celebrated for their leadership in driving sustainability within the pet industry: Austin and Kat, Earth Animal, Instinct, Natural Pet Food Group, NutriSource, Open Farm, Petcurean, Primal and West Paw. Retail.pet will also award the top retailer for training engagement with each brand and acknowledge sales representatives for their dedication to brand education and advocacy.
“Sustainability isn’t just a trend — it’s a commitment to doing better,” said Angela Lavelle, director of Retail.pet. . “I admire the brands that go beyond products and profits and make sustainability a core part of their mission That’s why we’re delighted to partner with Pet Sustainability Coalition to educate and empower pet retailers to make a difference. We are excited to celebrate the brands leading the way and to spark meaningful conversations on sustainability."
Adapted from a press releease.
