PSC Launches Industry-Wide Benchmark Assessment to Track and Advance Sustainability in Pet Industry
The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has launched its Annual Benchmark Assessment, a new tool designed to help pet industry businesses understand where they stand and how to move forward on their sustainability journey.
Open to any company in the pet industry, such as ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, brands, retailers and service providers, this benchmark offers a strategic foundation to assess and enhance environmental, social and governance practices across the sector, supporting responsible business growth.
The Benchmark Assessment is a series of multiple choice and short answer questions accessible via an online link asking questions related to Sustainability Strategy, Environmental Reporting, Materials and Products, Governance, Workforce, Value Chain and Customer Engagement.
Created specifically for pet businesses, the Benchmark aligns with leading global frameworks and guidance, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These frameworks guide how companies worldwide measure and report sustainability, and the Benchmark brings that same credibility in a simplified, focused format, friendly for voluntary reporting/standards.
- Know Where You Stand: Get a clear view of your company’s current sustainability practices.
- Set Your Strategy: Use your results to build an action plan focused on impact and efficiency.
- Get Expert Support: PSC members receive a free, personalized session to identify strength, improvement areas and accelerate an action plan.
- Drive Industry Change: Your data contributes to a broader view of progress across the sector.
“We know that building a more sustainable pet industry takes all of us,” said Jim Lamancusa, CEO of PSC. “Our new Benchmark is designed to make it easier for every company to understand their sustainability efforts and take meaningful next steps. We’re proud to open this tool to the entire pet community because real progress only happens when we work together.”
The PSC Benchmark equips businesses with the insights they need to:
- Identify sustainability risks and opportunities
- Reduce environmental impact
- Strengthen employee and stakeholder engagement
- Build competitive value and industry leadership
While the Benchmark is open to all, PSC members receive a free one-on-one session to review results, prioritize next steps and identify opportunities for deeper engagement. The Benchmark will inform PSC’s State of the Industry Report, providing a pulse on where the pet industry stands and tracking how it evolves over time.
Take the 30-60 minute assessment or learn more here.