TORONTO — On July 11, Open Farm announced it has achieved official B Corporation certification for its environmental and social efforts. With a commitment to offering ethically and sustainably sourced pet food, the certification was a natural progression for the company in advancing its mission to “Do Some Good for Animals and the Planet.”

“As a company that has always prioritized the welfare of animals and the planet, we’re 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 at Open Farm. “Not one single decision is made at Open Farm without considering our mission, and being B Corp certified brings yet another layer of certainty for pet parents about our commitment to excellence.”

To become B Corp certified, Open Farm completed more than 200 questions, assessing its impact on the community, employees, customers and the environment. The company scored 102.8 points on its assessment, much higher than the requirement of 80 points, reflecting its high standards in animal welfare, sustainability, transparency, and a fair and inclusive work environment. According to Open Farm, this makes it the highest-scoring dog and cat food brand sold throughout North America.

Among its various social and environmental initiatives, Open Farm has been a partner of the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). 

“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, PSC. “We’re incredibly proud of them for this achievement. Their innovative supply chain practices and the Open Farm Promise reflect a commitment to sustainability and transparency which are foundational to PSC’s goals as well as the rigorous requirements of B Corp Certification. B Corp is one of the most comprehensive sustainability standards in the world and a major accomplishment that aligns deeply with PSC’s mission to advance profitable business through environmental and social practices. We congratulate Open Farm.”

Isaac Langleben, co-founder and chief executive officer of Open Farm, added, “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. 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. This is an important milestone for us, but not a finish line. Through continuous innovation, we’ll continue to push boundaries to deepen our positive impact within our industry and beyond.”

Read more about sustainability efforts across the pet food and treat industry.