Open Farm, a privately held company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and focused on ethically and sustainably sourced pet food with a mission to “Do Some Good for Animals and the Planet”, has announced that it has been officially certified as a B Corporation. The company offers a range of premium pet food products, including dry and wet foods, bone broths, treats, freeze-dried raw, gently cooked meals, and nutritional supplements, all formulated with a focus on environmental stewardship, animal welfare, and transparent sourcing.
B Lab, a global network that is a leader in economic systems change, creates standards, policies, tools and programmes for business, and certifies companies that are leading the way, according to a press release. The certified companies are also known as B Corps. To date, over 8,000 B Corps across 96 countries and 162 industries employ more than 750,000 workers. B Lab has also created and led efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that enable stakeholder governance, the release said.
Open Farm said the certification was a natural progression in its promise to pets and owners to drive positive change. “As a company that has always prioritized the welfare of animals and the planet, we are extremely proud to join the ranks of other businesses committed to holding themselves to a higher standard,” said Jacqueline Prehogan, co-founder and chief brand officer. “Not one single decision is made at Open Farm without considering our mission, and being B Corp-certified brings another layer of certainty for pet parents about our commitment to excellence.”
The company said it takes responsibility for its impact by setting the highest standards and obsessing over every detail to deliver on them. Throughout the certification process, it completed over 200 questions to assess its impact on community, employees, customers, and the environment. To become a B Corp, a company needs to score at least 80 points. Open Farm scored 102.8, making it the highest-scoring dog and cat food brand in North America.
The pet food manufacturer partnered with the Pet Sustainability Coalition in its journey toward B Corp certification. “Open Farm has been a leader among PSC’s members and we worked closely with them over the past 18 months to support them in their pursuit of B Corp Certification,” said Jim Lamancusa, executive director at the coalition.
Lamancusa said Open Farm’s “innovative supply chain practices” reflect a commitment to sustainability and transparency which are foundational to the Pet Sustainability Coalition’s goals as well as the rigorous requirements of B Corp certification.
“Open Farm was built on the idea that land, animals, and people (and pets!) are continuously linked. Doing good for one leads to good for the others, creating a ripple effect of lasting positive change,” said Isaac Langleben, the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “I couldn’t be more proud of Open Farm for becoming B Corp-certified. It’s a testament to the amazing work, passion and dedication of our team for advancing our mission.”
SOURCE: PR Newswire
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