TORONTO, July 11,
2024 /CNW/ - For the past decade,
Open Farm has been on a mission to
drive positive change, and today, they're proud to announce their
official certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp). As a
leader in ethically and sustainably sourced pet food and with
a mission to Do Some Good for Animals and the Planet, B Corp
was a natural progression in Open Farm's promise to pets and
their parents.
"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."
Open Farm takes responsibility for its impact by setting the
highest standards and obsessing over every detail to deliver on
them. Throughout the certification process, they completed
over 200 questions to assess the company's 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 sold
coast to coast in North America.
This score reflects their obsession with delivering the highest
standards in animal welfare, sustainability and transparency, and
their commitment to creating a fair and inclusive work
environment.
Open Farm has been proud to partner with the Pet Sustainability
Coalition (PSC), who has had a front row seat to their 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, 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!"
By joining the global community of B Corps across diverse
industries, Open Farm reaffirms its dedication to fostering
positive social and environmental change.
"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," added Isaac Langleben,
co-founder and CEO of Open Farm. "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."
For more information about Open Farm and what being Certified B Corp means to them,
visit: https://openfarmpet.com/blogs/news/open-farm-achieves-b-corp-certification
About Open Farm:
Open Farm is on a mission to empower pet parents with high
quality nutrition for pets crafted from ethically and sustainably
sourced ingredients. They offer 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. By giving pet owners ethical and
sustainable choices for their beloved companions, Open Farm is
committed to Doing Some Good for pets, animals, and the planet.
About B Lab:
B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people,
communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change,
the global network creates
standards, policies, tools, and programs
for business, and certifies companies — known as B
Corps — who are leading the way. To date, over 8,000 B Corps across 96 countries and
162 industries employ more than 750,000 workers, and more than
280,000
companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment
and the SDG Action Manager. B Lab has created and
led efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that
enable stakeholder governance: www.bcorporation.net.
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SOURCE Open Farm Inc.