Remarks & Programme Overview

What's Now and Next in Sustainability for the Pet Industry – this is the key question leading you through the programme. Learn more about structure, format and features of this conference.

One Size Doesn't Fit All – Segmenting Green Pet Parents

In her presentation Jana Rude will put the spotlight on the behaviour of pet parents and how differently they handle sustainability issues. Jana will show the importance of understanding the diverse consumer types for the pet care industry's sustainability efforts in 2026, as each segment is influencing green trends differently – from driving demand for eco-friendly pet food to shaping expectations around packaging and corporate responsibility. Her analysis will bring each Green Pet Parent profile to life with examples of successful pet care initiatives tailored to different consumer types, and outline practical steps businesses can take to engage each group and gain an early-mover advantage. Look forward to a fact-based, practical insight into pet parents' behaviour.

How can the pet industry achieve a robust carbon footprint?

This roundtable session focuses on creating corporate and product carbon footprints in accordance with recognized international standards. We’ll demonstrate how companies in the pet industry can professionally track their emissions and effectively reduce them. We’ll introduce PCF@scale—ClimatePartner’s AI-powered solution that enables you to create and validate Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) efficiently and cost-effectively at scale, thereby increasing the transparency and competitiveness of your product portfolios.

From Waste to Value – Discover Insect Technology Live

What happens when organic by-products from the food industry become the foundation for high-quality protein? That’s exactly what we demonstrate. The REPLOID team presents a model of a real REPLOID Farm Unit (RFU) and invites everyone curious to stop by and ask questions: How does a modern insect farm work? What’s behind the REPLOID model? And what are the real challenges – technical, regulatory and societal? HEROSAN is part of this circular system, translating these innovative protein sources into functional pet nutrition. No presentation, no script – just an open conversation about why we believe in insects and the sustainable impact this technology can create in pet nutrition.

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Project Piaba – A Case Study of the Sustainable Aquarium Fishery in the Amazon

The afternoon starts with an inspiring project: For more than 30 years, Scott's primary case study has been the aquarium fishery of Brazil's Rio Negro. His work has helped demonstrate how a well-managed, community-based pet trade can deliver substantial and measurable benefits to rural and Indigenous riverine communities while simultaneously protecting vast regions of exceptional biological importance. Learn more about a sustainable project that supports all 17 SDGs.

Beyond Compliance: Winning in the New Sustainability Landscape

Sustainability is rapidly reshaping the pet industry, and new regulations, especially in Europe, are becoming one of the most powerful drivers of change. This session will provide a data-driven overview of the current state of sustainability in the sector, with a focus on the evolving European regulatory landscape and what it means for pet industry companies. From packaging and extended producer responsibility to environmental claims and supply chain transparency, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the policies shaping the market today. Rather than viewing these regulations as obstacles, the presentation will explore how forward-thinking companies can turn compliance into a competitive advantage through innovation, credibility, and stronger partnerships. Finally, the session will highlight sustainability trends emerging across Europe and offer practical guidance on how businesses can prepare for the next wave of regulatory and market expectations.

Challenges, Opportunities and Sustainable Solutions for the Pet Industry – a future outlook

Besides an intrinsic motivation, regulations and customer demand are the two main reasons for companies to work on their sustainable footprint. Our panel will discuss within the current and future regulatory framework what could and should be done for a sustainable future of the pet industry. The panel is summarizing major aspects of today's presentations and will give an outlook how the future could look like.

Summary & Outlook