Wellness Pet, LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:15,608 tCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Company Culture and Diversity
- Community Engagement
- Minimizing our Environmental Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) at their Veendam facility, identifying areas for improvement in raw material sourcing, packaging, and manufacturing.
- Installed two phases of solar panels at their Veendam facility with a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 20% for annual electricity generation.
- Food waste consistently at 2% or less across manufacturing sites.
- Roughly one-third of product portfolio is recyclable.
Social Achievements
- Donated more than 100,000 pounds of food for pets in need.
- 463 employees participated in the World’s Largest Pet Walk, raising more than $6,000.
- Employees contributed over 900 hours of service through the Global Community Service Program.
- Launched first employee engagement survey with 89% participation.
- Increased workforce diversity from 30% in 2017 to 39% in 2022 and female representation from 30% to 45%.
Governance Achievements
- Established a cross-functional governance model in 2020 with monthly sustainability updates to senior leadership, quarterly updates to the board, and annual external audits.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce animal protein usage in diets by 20% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Transition to recyclable packaging by the end of 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- High environmental impact from ingredients (especially potatoes), particularly in manufacturing and packaging.
- Need to transition to fully recyclable flexible packaging.
- Addressing animal welfare gaps in animal agriculture.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a sustainability roadmap with a goal of transitioning to monolayer packaging by 2025.
- Investing in solar and other renewable energy sources.
- Reviewing nutritive values and benefits of non-animal protein sources.
- Partnering with industry groups to improve animal welfare practices.
- Exploring precision fermentation opportunities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 95% of suppliers have GFSI accreditation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13)
Certifications: BRC A+ and AA ratings for manufacturing facilities, 95% of suppliers have GFSI accreditation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 12
- 13