Leeds Beckett University and Thirsk-based Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) have joined forces in a bid to cut carbon emissions in the pet food supply chain.
The North Yorkshire firm is wants to become one of the UK's first pet food manufacturer to analyse the sustainability of its whole supply chain using a carbon footprint evaluation model. IPN, which is responsible for brands such Harringtons and Wagg, will work with Leeds Beckett academics on the project and will begin by analysing energy usage.
Using data analysis techniques the team will determine which areas IPN needs to prioritise in order to make the greatest energy savings. The work will then enable IPN to make decisions about its choice of ingredients and suppliers.
