Is Pedigree sustainable?
We do not yet score enough Pedigree products to give the brand a sustainability rating. Mars Inc. aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, 25% plastic reduction by 2025, and responsible sourcing via Supplier Code of Conduct.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeflagged
Mars Inc. conducts animal testing on dogs and cats for pet food research, with a stated goal to reduce and replace it, but no deadline.
Third-party certifiedflagged
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Pedigree: frequently asked
Is Pedigree sustainable?+
We do not yet score enough Pedigree products to give the brand a sustainability rating. Mars Inc. aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, 25% plastic reduction by 2025, and responsible sourcing via Supplier Code of Conduct.
Pedigree: Cruelty-free?+
Mars Inc. conducts animal testing on dogs and cats for pet food research, with a stated goal to reduce and replace it, but no deadline.
Pedigree: Vegan options?+
No vegan or plant-based product line exists; all formulas contain animal ingredients.
Pedigree: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Pedigree: Third-party certified?+
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
What is Pedigree's ethics score?+
Pedigree averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.