Tim Wall | DALL-E
Of the companies listed in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies database, the 41 listed below have publicly documented environmental or social programs.
Across these programs, a pattern emerged (see infographic). The most common sustainability starting points are factories and packaging. Companies prioritize energy efficiency, emissions reduction, waste control and recyclable materials. These initiatives offer the advantage of being comparatively measurable and directly manageable. Responsible supply chain sourcing, water stewardship and social programs are also widely adopted. However, fewer companies publish detailed goals for lowering the environmental footprint of recipes themselves.
The list is not exhaustive and may have missed some pet food brands’ sustainability contributions.
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Pet food companies’ sustainability programs
Among the 41 companies with documented sustainability programs, climate and energy initiatives and packaging and circularity efforts were the most common, each appearing in 39 programs. Social responsibility, employee well-being or pet welfare appeared in 36, while responsible sourcing and nature protection and water and waste management each appeared in 31. Only nine companies published initiatives involving product or recipe changes.
- ADM Animal Nutrition
ADM’s sustainability strategy addresses emissions, energy, water, waste and responsible agricultural sourcing across its global value chain. Its published reporting also covers human rights, employee safety, community investment and efforts to reduce supply-chain impacts. - Affinity Petcare
Affinity’s sustainability program combines environmental action with pet welfare and social-impact initiatives. The company reports on responsible sourcing, packaging, operational efficiency and projects that strengthen the bond between people and companion animals. - Almo Nature
Almo Nature publishes information on its environmental performance, sourcing practices and wider corporate impact through its Full Reporting initiative. Its model also connects pet-food sales with biodiversity, animal-welfare and conservation projects supported by the Fondazione Capellino. - Best Friend Group
Best Friend Group’s strategy focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of its products, packaging and operations. Priorities include responsible raw materials, climate action, circularity and supporting the well-being of pets and their owners. - Betagro
Betagro organizes its sustainability work around five strategic areas covering food security, people, communities, climate and responsible production. The company links these priorities to resource efficiency, sustainable agriculture, animal welfare and supply-chain management. - Bewital Petfood
Bewital Petfood emphasizes regional sourcing, efficient manufacturing and environmental management at its German production facilities. Its program includes renewable energy, reduced transportation impacts and packaging improvements alongside commitments to product quality and employee welfare. - BRF
BRF’s published sustainability commitments cover climate action, natural resources, animal welfare, social inclusion and responsible supply chains. The company has established goals involving renewable energy, emissions, water use, waste, traceability and diversity. - Burns Pet Nutrition
Burns Pet Nutrition is working to reduce packaging impacts through recyclable formats and lower material use. Its broader responsible-business approach also includes charitable programs, community support and nutrition-focused animal welfare. - C&D Foods
C&D Foods has developed environmental initiatives around energy efficiency, emissions reduction, waste management and more sustainable manufacturing. External recognition of its program highlights the company’s efforts to integrate sustainability into operations and employee engagement. - Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet’s Central Impact framework covers environmental stewardship, employees, communities and responsible governance. Its priorities include lowering operational impacts, improving packaging, supporting inclusion and contributing to organizations serving people and pets. - Century Pacific Food
Century Pacific Food’s sustainability agenda addresses climate, water, packaging, responsible sourcing, nutrition and community development. The company publishes goals and performance information covering both its manufacturing footprint and wider value chain. - Forthglade
Forthglade focuses on recyclable packaging, responsible ingredients, energy efficiency and reducing waste from its operations. The company also connects environmental improvement with natural pet nutrition and support for animal-welfare organizations. - Freshpet
Freshpet’s environmental program addresses renewable electricity, lower-impact refrigeration, waste diversion and more sustainable packaging. The company also examines the climate footprint of its recipes and manufacturing as it expands fresh pet-food production. - GA Pet Food Partners
GA Pet Food Partners has invested in energy infrastructure designed to improve efficiency and reduce the impact of manufacturing. Its sustainability activity includes renewable-energy development, resource recovery and environmental controls at its production campus. - General Mills
General Mills, the owner of Blue Buffalo, reports goals involving greenhouse-gas reduction, regenerative agriculture, packaging, water stewardship and responsible sourcing. Its program also includes food access, workplace inclusion, human rights and community investment. - Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hill’s sustainability work focuses on lowering the environmental impact of ingredients, manufacturing and packaging while continuing to advance science-led pet nutrition. The company also supports shelter animals through food donations, disaster response and pet-adoption programs. - The Honest Kitchen
The Honest Kitchen’s impact program covers responsible ingredients, packaging, emissions and social responsibility. As a certified B Corporation, the company also reports against standards addressing employees, communities, customers, governance and the environment. - Inspired Pet Nutrition
Inspired Pet Nutrition’s environmental program targets carbon reduction, energy efficiency, waste management and improved packaging. The company is also working to measure and manage impacts across its supply chain rather than limiting action to factory operations. - Instinct Pet Food
Instinct’s sustainability strategy emphasizes responsible protein sourcing, packaging improvements and reductions in operational impacts. The company links these environmental priorities to its broader mission of transforming pet health through raw nutrition. - Interquell / Happy Dog
Interquell promotes regional ingredient sourcing, efficient production and quality management through its Happy Dog brand. Its approach combines shorter supply chains and manufacturing controls with social initiatives supporting pets and communities. - i-Tail Corporation
i-Tail’s environmental agenda covers climate action, energy, water, waste, packaging and sustainable raw materials. The company also integrates responsible seafood sourcing and circular-economy principles into its pet-food manufacturing operations. - The J.M. Smucker Company
Smucker’s Thriving Planet strategy addresses climate change, water stewardship, waste, packaging and responsible sourcing across brands that include Milk-Bone and Meow Mix. Its corporate impact framework also covers employee well-being, community support and ethical business practices. - Kormotech
Kormotech’s social-responsibility program supports animal shelters, adoption, responsible pet ownership and humanitarian assistance. The company also reports environmental measures in production and packaging as it expands its international pet-food operations. - Mars Petcare
Mars’s Sustainable in a Generation Plan sets company-wide priorities for climate action, circular packaging, responsible sourcing and water stewardship. The plan also addresses human rights, income, inclusion and the health and well-being of people and pets. - MPM Products
MPM Products, owner of Applaws, Encore and Reveal, publishes an annual impact report detailing environmental and social performance. Its program covers emissions, packaging, responsible seafood, employee well-being, charitable activity and governance. - Natural Pet Food Group
Natural Pet Food Group’s certified B Corporation profile evaluates its impact on workers, communities, customers, governance and the environment. The framework encourages verified improvement across the business rather than relying on a single environmental initiative. - Nestlé Purina
Nestlé’s environmental strategy applies to Purina through goals involving net-zero emissions, deforestation-free supply chains, regenerative agriculture, water and circular packaging. The company also invests in pet welfare, veterinary science and programs supporting stronger relationships between people and pets. - Partner in Pet Food
Partner in Pet Food’s sustainability agenda covers responsible sourcing, efficient production, packaging and employee development. Its program places particular emphasis on reducing environmental impacts while maintaining product safety, accessibility and nutritional quality. - Petcurean
Petcurean publishes a sustainability impact report covering emissions, ingredients, packaging, waste, employees and community partnerships. The company uses the reporting process to establish baselines, document progress and identify future improvement opportunities. - Perfect Companion Group / Charoen Pokphand Group
Perfect Companion operates within CP Group’s sustainability framework, which addresses climate, circularity, water, biodiversity, human rights and responsible sourcing. Group reporting also includes animal welfare, food safety, employee development and community resilience. - PremieRpet
PremieRpet integrates environmental management with pet health, scientific research and social investment. Its initiatives include resource-efficient production, responsible waste practices and programs supported by the PremieRpet Institute for animal health and welfare. - Real Pet Food Company
Real Pet Food Company’s social-responsibility program supports animal rescue, community organizations and pet-welfare initiatives. The company also highlights responsible sourcing and manufacturing improvements as part of its broader business commitments. - San Miguel Foods
San Miguel Food and Beverage publishes sustainability information covering energy, emissions, water, waste, packaging and responsible sourcing. Its social priorities include food security, workforce development, community investment and responsible corporate governance. - Spectrum Brands
Spectrum Brands, whose portfolio includes companion-animal products, has a global sustainability framework addressing operations, products, packaging and supply chains. The company’s priorities include lowering emissions, reducing waste, using resources efficiently and maintaining responsible workplace practices. - Stella & Chewy’s
Stella & Chewy’s has introduced recyclable packaging options for selected products and provides disposal guidance to consumers. Packaging circularity is the clearest publicly documented element of its environmental program. - Unicharm
Unicharm’s Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030 establishes environmental and social priorities across its businesses, including pet care. The strategy covers climate change, circular materials, biodiversity, health, inclusion and the development of products that address social needs. - United Petfood
United Petfood’s sustainability reporting covers carbon reduction, energy, packaging, responsible sourcing, product development and employee well-being. Its program reflects the environmental significance of both manufacturing operations and the ingredients used in private-label pet food. - Universal Robina Corporation
Universal Robina’s sustainability framework addresses climate, water, waste, packaging, responsible sourcing and product quality. The company also reports on employee welfare, community programs, governance and supply-chain responsibility. - VAFO Group
VAFO’s corporate-responsibility program focuses on sustainable ingredients, recyclable packaging, efficient production and lower-impact logistics. It also supports animal shelters, pet-welfare projects and community organizations in the markets where it operates. - Virbac
Virbac’s environmental program seeks to reduce the impacts of manufacturing, energy use, emissions, water, waste and product packaging. These initiatives form part of a wider responsibility strategy covering animal health, employees, ethics and access to veterinary solutions. - Wellness Pet Company
Wellness Pet Company’s sustainability work includes responsible ingredient sourcing, packaging improvements, operational efficiency and community engagement. Its approach connects environmental responsibility with pet nutrition, animal welfare and support for pet-focused nonprofit organizations.
