Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Launched the PSC Packaging Pledge to achieve 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025
• Developed the Four Factor Framework for sustainable ingredient sourcing
• Launched Flex Forward, a return-to-retail packaging pilot program to reduce landfill waste

Social Achievements

• Helped Earth Animal achieve B Corp Certification
• Conducted DEI challenge inspiring 6,000+ actions
• Annual Earth Day Rally inspiring 10,000+ earth-friendly actions

Governance Achievements

• Established PSC Accreditation, an industry standard for measuring and verifying environmental and social performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High environmental impact of pet food proteins
• Large amounts of non-recyclable packaging in the pet industry
• Low traceability and transparency in pet food ingredient supply chains

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed the Four Factor Framework for sustainable ingredient sourcing
• Launched the PSC Packaging Pledge and Flex Forward program
• Provided tools and resources to help members improve their sustainability performance

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Four Factor Framework for sustainable ingredient sourcing
• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party verification for PSC Accreditation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action

PSC's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable packaging, ingredient sourcing, and climate action programs.