Impact Unleashed: The Pet Industry’s Premier Sustainability Leadership Event Comes to Boulder This November
The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is proud to announce Impact Unleashed 2026, its flagship leadership event designed to bring together forward-thinking professionals committed to driving measurable sustainability impact across the pet industry.
Set against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, Impact Unleashed will convene industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for three days of meaningful connection, high-impact programming, and business inspiration.
Impact Unleashed is built for professionals ready to lead change. The event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers delivering proven strategies and real-world experience, alongside curated sessions that connect sustainability with business performance and leadership.
World-Class Keynote Speakers
Impact Unleashed 2026 will feature an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers who are shaping sustainability on a global scale:
- Vice President of Global Sustainability at Mars – Kevin Rabinovitch
- CEO of 1% for the Planet – Kate Williams
- Chief Sustainability Officer at Crocs – Deanna Bratter
- Former Chief Sustainability Officer for the U.S. Government – Andrew Mayock
A Curated, High-Impact Experience
Impact Unleashed goes beyond traditional conferences by delivering intentional, high-value engagement. Capped at just 150 attendees, with no more than 20% suppliers, to ensure depth over scale and meaningful connection at every touchpoint.
- Curated Networking: Curated networking tables organized by topic, combined with smart connections through our event app, ensuring you engage with the right people and conversations that matter most.
- Signature Experiences: Memorable moments such as a gala dinner and outdoor activities designed to foster authentic relationships and collaboration.
- Inspiration & Insight: Thought-provoking content that addresses our industry’s most urgent challenges such as climate change, packaging, EPR, regenerative agriculture, sustainable ingredients, reducing costs, and the systems of sustainability.
- Worldwide Pet Sustainability Awards: Recognition of outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across the pet industry.
Sustainability has moved firmly into the mainstream and is now a business imperative, with companies that embrace it consistently demonstrating stronger financial performance and lower operating costs. Impact Unleashed serves as a critical platform to align purpose with performance while equipping leaders with the tools and relationships needed to shape the future.
“What makes this event different is that it brings the PSC ecosystem to life,” said Jim Lamancusa, CEO of PSC. “This event is different. When you bring together a community of passionate leaders committed to solving the same challenges, something powerful happens. Conversations deepen, trust builds, and progress accelerates.”
The experience will take place at the all-electric, LEED certified Limelight Hotel, offering advanced sustainability initiatives and stunning views of the Flatirons.
Sponsorship & Industry Leadership
Impact Unleashed is supported by leading organizations committed to advancing sustainability in the pet industry. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is proud to serve as the Premier Association Partner of the event.
Early sponsors include Morris Packaging, Peel Plastics, MFiber, Sonoco, ADM, Earth Animal, Ahlstrom, Nova Chemicals, and Haberman, Modern Storytellers.
Sponsors will have the opportunity to position their brands as sustainability leaders, gain premium visibility among key decision-makers, and engage in conversations shaping the future of the industry.
Event Details:
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Dates: November 9-11, 2026
Registration:
Now open, with early bird pricing available through June 9, 2026
PSC Members can unlock significant savings by applying membership credits toward registration, with options that reduce ticket costs by up to 50% or more.
www.psc.petsustainability.org/impactunleashed
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Explore partnership opportunities and position your brand as a sustainability leader:
https://psc.petsustainability.org/sponsor-impactunleashed
Sustainability Awards:
Applications for the Worldwide Pet Sustainability Awards open May 18, 2026
Must be a PSC Accredited Member to apply
https://petsustainability.org/accreditation/awards/
Not yet PSC Accredited? Contact us to get started:
info@petsustainability.org
About the Pet Sustainability Coalition
The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that advances business in the pet industry through collaboration, education, and innovation. Founded in 2013 by eight companies, PSC now serves more than 200 member companies across the pet industry, helping them to progress on their sustainability practices, set and strive for ambitious goals, and report on their achievements. Additionally, PSC leads retailers, distributors, manufacturers, brands, and suppliers in pursuing collaborative solutions to some of the largest industry-wide issues, such as sustainable packaging and protein sourcing. Connect with them on LinkedIn and YouTube. Learn more at www.petsustainability.org.