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New Resource Guide Released on Sustainable Animal Feed
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 6, 2021 /CSRwire/ – The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) released today the Resource Guide on Sustainable Animal Feed, a digital resource created to help companies in the animal feed supply chain better understand and address how the demand for animal protein products – and subsequently animal feed – affects the environment, including air, land, soil, water and biodiversity. The free resource guide was developed by TSC alongside a group of stakeholders made up of over 20 different organizations including Field to Market, BASF, Greenfield Solutions, National Pork Board, The Nature Conservancy, Pipestone Systems, Syngenta, American Feed Industry Association, Sustainable Food Lab, and others.
The global demand for animal protein is increasing rapidly due to population growth, rising income, and changes in diet. This increased demand has significant impact on people and the planet. Recent life-cycle assessments estimate that feed production accounts for 70% of the total carbon footprint of animal products. In order to meet growing global demand, companies and organizations involved in the food supply chain need access to resources and information specific to feed sustainability.
“As the demand for animal protein increases, so does the demand for animal feed. Every company along the value chain has the opportunity to make a significant contribution towards feed sustainability. This resource guide supports these organizations in their efforts,” stated Dr. Christy Slay, TSC’s senior director of science and research.
The resource guide – intended to be a resource for sustainability professionals, procurement teams, feed and animal protein industry professionals, researchers, and non-profits – aggregates relevant resources and information related to feed sustainability globally with a focus on the U.S. The guide is organized in five chapters:
- Leading organizations engaged in feed sustainability efforts
- Useful tools
- Reports and case study spotlights
- Research
- Companies’ feed sustainability initiatives
This free guide will continue to be updated as new resources become available. In recent years, consumer goods companies have increased commitments to regenerative agriculture, expanding from sustainable grain crop production initiatives to ones focused on feed eco-efficiency and novel feed ingredients. The authors behind the guide, Dr. Slay and TSC research assistant, Dr. Teresa Garcia-Moore, LL.M., hope companies will use this resource list to create a more holistic approach to enhancing the overall sustainability of the animal and environment systems.
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