“Growing the ingredients used in our products takes significant amounts of energy, water and nutrients and generally represents a large share of the total environmental impact of these products,” said Jack Scott, director of sustainability, Nestlé Purina. “By joining Field to Market, we will work closely with our suppliers and others to better understand our grain supply chain and improve the impact these ingredients have on the environment.”
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2015 — Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture announced today that Nestlé Purina Petcare, a premiere manufacturer of pet products, has joined the Alliance. As an active member in Field to Market, Nestlé Purina will work together with grower organizations, academia, conservation groups, public sector partners and other leading companies representing over $1.3 trillion in combined revenue to deliver sustainable outcomes for U.S. agriculture.
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