Biorigin's Annual Report Highlights Positive Impact in Sustainability Actions and One Health Practices

It believes in "One Health", which is based on the principle that an integrated and unified vision is necessary to promote and optimize the health of people, animals, and the environment.

For example, it is essential to take care of the health and hygiene of animals and the environment, offering a nutritionally complete and balanced diet to animals, helping to prevent diseases and strengthen the immune system and intestinal health, among other important practices to ensure nutrition, health, and well-being.

Therefore, since we share the same ecosystem, the Brazilian company reinforces its objective of practicing sustainability actions that ensure the connection between animal, human, and environmental health.

"Owners are increasingly attentive to the needs of their dogs and cats and look for foods that contain high-quality, functional, and sustainable ingredients, factors that make a difference when choosing food for their pets. At Biorigin, we pride ourselves on developing naturally derived solutions, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast derivatives, which offer proven benefits for animal health and meet trends such as humanization, premiumization, and specific nutrition. With over 20 years of experience, we guarantee quality, full traceability, and sustainability, combining innovation and animal welfare. Our technical team is driven by the mission of promoting health and functionality, creating foods that reflect this commitment to increasingly demanding pet owners and aligned with the global demands of the pet market", shares Thaila Cristina Putarov, Global Business Manager for Nutrition and Animal Health at Biorigin.

To reinforce its commitment to transparency and socio-environmental responsibility, Biorigin published its Annual Sustainability Report, highlighting the 2023/2024 harvest. The document presents data on Zilor and Biorigin's initiatives from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

Check out the main highlights:

• Biorigin's biogenic carbon emissions were 14 times greater than its non-biogenic carbon emissions. To learn more about Biorigin's carbon-neutral cycle, click here ^[LA1] .
• For the eighth consecutive year, Biorigin was recognized with the Gold Seal in the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program ^[LA2] for disclosing the inventory of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, verified by a third party by ISO 14064-3:2007 (SGS).
• 100% of the electricity used by Biorigin comes from renewable sources, as does 100% of the steam used in operations at the Quatá Unit and 97% globally (Biorigin Global).
• 25% of the waste generated is destined for recycling and reuse, and 15% of the water used in our production process is reused.
• Launch of the Biorigin +Sustentável 2030 Program to mobilize knowledge, innovation, and technology to promote, in a sustainable way, health and well-being for people and animals.
   

The excellence of the work developed by Biorigin is proven by the certifications obtained and revalidated over the years, reinforcing its commitment to quality and sustainability:

In addition to sustainability initiatives, Biorigin shares some institutional information:

• It currently has 468 employees, of which 32% are women;
• Women hold 40% of Biorigin's leadership positions (coordinators and managers), and 23% of operational leadership is also female;
• It has approximately 454 active suppliers and partnerships with 44 universities, research institutes, and laboratories in Brazil, in addition to 22 abroad;
• 90% of production is destined for more than 60 countries, serving markets in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia;
• There were no deaths, serious accidents, or accidents with mandatory reporting, achieving a zero rate in all these categories;
• An investment of R$ 70 million was approved in the Quatá unit to increase its global presence and production capacity.

To access Biorigin's 2023/2024 Annual Sustainability Report, click here ^[LA3]!

BIORIGIN

With over 20 years of experience, Biorigin is a leader in natural ingredients and meets the demands of the pet food market, providing solutions that help improve intestinal health, pets' immunity, and food attractiveness. Click here ^[LA4] to learn more about the company and its products.

Source: Biorigin

References

^[LA1] https://biorigin.net/en/carbon-neutral-cycle-discover-biorigins-sustainable-initiative/

^[LA2] https://biorigin.net/en/biorigin-maintains-the-gold-seal-in-the-ghg-protocol-for-the-eighth-consecutive-year/

^[LA3] https://www.zilor.com.br/en/relationship-with-investors/corporate-governance/sustainability-report/

^[LA4] https://biorigin.net/en/pet-section/