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1. Powering Profitability: How Feed Industry Companies are Addressing Energy Use for Long-Term Sustainability

Energy, including fuel, electricity, heating, cooling and steam generation, is a significant cost for the feed industry. Several members of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) have been working to reduce energy costs by switching to more efficient equipment, developing more efficient processes and investing in renewable energy generation.  

Tags: sustainability, material issues, planet, toolkit
By Erica Burson
2. Where Are Our Customers Focusing Their Sustainability Efforts?

It is one thing to consider our own animal food industry’s sustainability efforts, but it is equally important to consider the needs of our customers. We, being members of the feed and pet food industry, are an upstream source within their supply chain, but we may be well positioned to help them meet their identified goals and targets. 

Tags: Reseach, Project Update, Sustainability, Toolkit
By Lara Moody
3. Worker Safety is a Fundamental Aspect of Corporate Sustainability

Earlier in my career, as a contractor, I attended a transportation company meeting. Agenda item one was to participate in a safety briefing, where we learned where the exits were, any hazards we could encounter and what to do in an emergency. This impressed upon me that this company’s culture prioritized safety for its customers and workers. 

Tags: material issues, sustainability, toolkit
By Erica Burson
4. Navigating ESG: A Corporate Journey

At the recent International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), the American Feed Industry Association hosted an educational session called, “Feed Your ESG: How Feed Will Help Hit Sustainability Targets.” While I spoke about Institute for Feed Education and Research’s sustainability efforts underway to support the feed industry and our customers, I took away much more from the panel discussion with Mike Gauss, president of KENT Nutrition Group, who shared insights into his company’s efforts to advance ESG in practice.  

Tags: sustainability, people, planet, governance, stakeholders, ESG
By Lara Moody

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