DSM-Firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health division has partnered with Format Solutions, a prominent provider of feed formulation and ERP software, to introduce an integrated approach for assessing and managing the environmental impact of animal feed. This strategic alliance aims to support the food and feed industry in meeting rising sustainability expectations through precise environmental footprint tracking.
Food production is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around one-third of the total. The demand for credible, primary data on environmental impact has intensified across the food value chain due to increasing regulatory pressure, sustainability goals, investor scrutiny, and evolving consumer expectations. DSM-Firmenich and Format Solutions are addressing these needs by integrating Format Solutions’ software with DSM-Firmenich’s Sustell™ life cycle assessment (LCA) platform, which provides feed producers with a streamlined method to quantify and communicate the environmental footprint of their products.
“Animal feed is a fundamental element in the food value chain. The integration of Sustell™ with Format Solutions’ top-tier feed formulation software signifies a crucial advancement in connecting the entire farm-to-fork data ecosystem,” said David Nickell, Vice President of Sustainability & Business Solutions at DSM-Firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health division. “Sustell’s user-friendly LCA foot printing platform fosters collaboration throughout the value chain, empowering us to overcome challenges and capitalise on sustainability-related market opportunities.”
The collaboration allows feed producers to calculate their environmental footprint seamlessly using data from their established formulation software, thus facilitating compliance with future feed labelling requirements. Additionally, this functionality supports farmers, integrators, and processors by providing ISO-compliant feed footprints, which play a vital role in determining the environmental impact of animal products like eggs, meat, milk, and farmed seafood.
“We’re eager to join forces with DSM-Firmenich and implement Sustell™ to offer our clients an innovative method to quantify and manage their feed manufacturing’s environmental footprint,” said Ian Mealey, Product Marketing Director at Format Solutions. “This approach will undoubtedly bring benefits to our customers and contribute to a more sustainable future for the food and feed sector.”
The Sustell™ and Format Solutions integration represents a pivotal move toward transparency across the entire food production chain, providing feed producers, farmers, processors, food companies, and retailers with the data they need to report emissions accurately and enhance sustainability efforts. This ability to accurately measure and manage environmental impact opens doors to various sustainability opportunities, including best practices in farming, access to sustainable financing, eco-labelling qualifications, and potential participation in voluntary carbon markets.
This collaboration not only enables compliance with environmental reporting but also aligns with the industry’s shift toward a more sustainable food system, supporting all stakeholders in their journey toward lower emissions and sustainable growth.
