Driving change towards a more sustainable future in pet food
The long-term sustainability of the pet food industry depends on many factors, from sourcing sustainable raw materials to using environmentally friendly production methods and recyclable packaging. As an industry, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to use resources responsibly and to minimise environmental impact wherever possible.
Our aim is for policy makers and the farming community to recognise the critical role that our members play in supporting the agricultural sector, so that pet food is included in any national action plans and policy making, particularly around the shift to more sustainable food systems and net zero.
We have a dedicated Sustainability Committee working in partnership with a number of organisations in the area, including the Food and Drink Federation and the Pet Sustainability Coalition, as well as supporting the WRAP UK Plastics Pact. All UK Pet Food members are welcome to join the committee, enabling us to work together to make a difference.
The Sustainability Committee prioritises key areas for focus:
As the pet food industry, we believe we have a responsibility to maintain a balance between the positive societal benefits of pet ownership and protecting the environment for future generations. Our National Pet Food Strategy sets out our objectives.
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Ahead of the 2024 General Election, we put together our 'UK Pet Food Manifesto' that outlined the priorities and requests we made to policymakers, to ensure affordable, safe, and nourishing pet food is available for the nation’s 36 million pets in 17.2 million homes across the UK: