Responsible Sourcing

We’re proud to now source 100% renewable electricity for all our sites, from our Maggi factory in Wiri, our TUX factory in Marton, our Auckland head office and our five Nespresso boutiques across the country. 

The move to source 100% certified renewable electricity is in addition to a number of ambitious sustainability targets across the board as part of its plan to achieve net zero.

We can trace every single ingredient back to our trusted suppliers. Our experts don’t just monitor our ingredients once they arrive at our factories—they evaluate quality from the source.

Quality Assurance

Before working with a supplier, our technical team conducts rigorous sampling to ensure the ingredient meets our Purina standards. View our standards here.

Suppliers must adhere to our stringent criteria, so it’s not easy to become a Purina supplier. Initial assessments can take 12 months or longer to complete, depending on the number of facilities.

The Purina Steps to Finding a New Supplier

Identify

Identify suppliers to source our quality ingredients. We look for suppliers whose values align with ours before we even do an on-site visit.

Audit

We audit the supplier’s facility. If a supplier has multiple facilities, we inspect and approve each location separately. 

Study

Study the integrity of ingredients through regulatory, food safety and toxicology reviews.

Test

We practice responsible production of our accessories and make sure we reuse and recover any excess materials, so nothing is ever wasted.

Monitor

Conduct ongoing monitoring and assessments at set frequencies based on the specific ingredient supplied.
We consider several criteria when evaluating a new supplier.  

Our Suppliers Must

• Comply with local laws and regulations
• Practice ethical and responsible employment, including safety, health and workplace environment standards
• Do their due diligence in responsibly caring for the environment
• Have overall ethics that align with Purina’s values

How We are Minimizing Environmental Impact

Because ingredients make up the biggest percentage of our carbon footprint, Purina is committed to minimizing our global environmental impact through the following commitments:

• 2025 we’ll reduce our carbon emission by 20%
• 2025 move to 100% renewable electricity in our factory in Blayney, NSW
• 2025 progress towards above 95% design to recycle by 2025.
• 2030 move to a 50% reduction in carbon emissions
• 2050 have net zero emissions

For any questions about our responsible sourcing commitments, please contact our Purina PetCare Advice Team