Open Farm achieves B Corp certification

Open Farm, which produces premium pet food products including dry and wet foods, bone broths, treats, freeze-dried raw, gently cooked meals and nutritional supplements, announced it has received certification as a B Corporation (B Corp). 

A certified B Corp is a for-profit company that has been verified by B Lab, a non-profit organization, to meet high standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. B Corps are different from traditional corporations, which prioritize financial profitability, and instead look at the triple bottom line to use business to address social and environmental problems.

“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, cofounder 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.”

Throughout the certification process, Open Farm said it 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, which it said made it the highest-scoring dog and cat food brand sold coast to coast in North America. 

Open Farm, whose said its mission and promise to pet parents is “Do Some Good for Animals and the Planet,” 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. “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.”

By joining the global community of B Corps across diverse industries, Open Farm said it’s reaffirming 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,” said Isaac Langleben, cofounder and CEO of Open Farm. “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.”

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