Zoetis Releases 2024 Sustainability Progress Update
- Increased colleague-reported volunteer hours by 23%, making a difference for animals, those who care for them, and communities
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Zoetis Foundation$11.3 million in grants, including funding for nearly 500 veterinary student scholarships - Launched strategic partnerships to address sustainability needs for dairy and beef producers
- Responded to avian influenza challenges with science-driven solutions
- Sourced 80.6% of global electricity from renewable sources
- Advanced sustainable manufacturing with packaging improvements and reduced emissions
“Zoetis contributes to a healthier future for communities, animals and the planet thanks to our colleagues who demonstrate their commitment to the Driven to Care strategy and are empowered to advance our company’s purpose,” said
Highlights of the company’s progress in 2024 include:
Communities – Care and Collaboration
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20,404 hours of community-based volunteer time reported by colleagues, which represents 102% of the company’s stated goal and a 23% increase from hours reported in 2023.
Zoetis provides paid time off for colleagues to volunteer and support animals, their caregivers, and local communities. -
The Zoetis Foundation disbursed$11.3 million in grants in 2024 ($26.2 million since 2021), supporting education, well-being, and livelihoods for veterinarians and farmers as well as humanitarian aid and a matching gifts program. The grantmaking in 2024 included$3.5 million in funding that will provide nearly 500 veterinary student scholarships. -
$8.9 million invested in communities throughZoetis Inc. corporate giving; efforts included vet care access to approximately 322,000 pet owners in need and providing care to approximately 428,000 animals affected by disasters. - 86% colleague engagement rate driven by a culture anchored in Core Beliefs; the company’s focus on colleagues includes talent development programs, mentorship and coaching, and comprehensive benefits to foster an inclusive workplace where every colleague can thrive.
Animals – Innovation in
- Launched a strategic partnership with Danone, leveraging Zoetis’ genetics expertise to advance the dairy industry’s approach to breeding cattle for sustainability. Also, began a research collaboration with AgNext to close data gaps and meet the evolving sustainability needs of the cattle industry.
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Introduced solutions for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) including existing vaccines used to help protect California Condors in the
U.S. and trialed on five species of endangered birds inNew Zealand . - Treated 16.7 million cows and 354.9 million chickens in Sub-Saharan Africa, exceeding goals, through the company’s African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A. Plus) initiative.
Planet – The Drive to Protect our Planet
- Continued progress toward carbon neutrality in the company’s own operations, reducing total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 26.7% from 2023. This reduction was primarily driven by increased renewable energy credits procured through a virtual power purchase agreement.
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80.6% of the company’s global electricity is from renewable sources. The company’s locations covered by renewable electricity include 15 manufacturing sites, its R&D headquarters in
Kalamazoo, Michigan , and its international headquarters office inDublin, Ireland . -
Installed an 800kW solar array at the Rutherford manufacturing site in
Australia – making it Zoetis’ eighth location to generate a portion of its power through on-site solar energy. -
Implemented new sustainable packaging solutions and reduced waste through recycled paper packaging for a cattle vaccine in
Europe and replaced single use with reusable pallets and transitioned from air to sea freight inSpain .
For more detailed disclosures on the company’s sustainability programs, practices and policies, please download Zoetis’ 2024 Sustainability Progress Update or visit www.zoetis.com/sustainability.
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