Sustainability

At Alltech, we believe agriculture has the greatest potential to shape a more abundant, sustainable future — not just for the planet, but for all who inhabit it. That belief has driven us for more than 45 years as we’ve worked alongside farmers, ranchers and producers worldwide to deliver more nutritious food — profitably and sustainably.

Alltech delivers targeted nutritional solutions, along with analytical services and technical support, that maximize performance across agri-food operations. Through science-backed innovations, we empower agri-food producers to increase productivity, performance and profitability while minimizing their environmental footprint — proving that sustainable practices and financial success go hand in hand.

A vision for the future

In 1989, Alltech founder Dr. Pearse Lyons introduced the ACE Principle — a pioneering commitment to prioritizing the well-being of the Animal, the Consumer and the Environment. He recognized that these elements are not separate but interconnected, and that true progress lies in balancing their needs.

Building on the ACE Principle, Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech president and CEO, launched Working Together for a Planet of Plenty® in 2019. It was a bold call for collaboration and innovation across industries and geographies to create a future where nutritious food is abundant, rural communities prosper, and our planet’s natural resources are replenished for generations to come.

Working Together for a Planet of Plenty is the driving force behind everything we do.

Shaping a more resilient world

Agriculture holds the keys to both feeding the world and safeguarding its future. By embracing advanced technologies, adopting sustainable practices and fostering collaboration across industries, agriculture can sustainably nourish our growing population while significantly reducing its environmental footprint. Working Together for a Planet of Plenty, we can shape a more resilient future.

With continued scientific discovery, sustainable innovation and strategic partnerships, the agri-food industry is poised to:

• Enhance productivity while protecting the planet
• Accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices
• Improve soil health, biodiversity and animal well-being
• Capture and store carbon, reducing emissions globally
• Help producers find and implement profitable solutions for their sustainability priorities.

Alltech is committed to advancing this work — and because we serve the agriculture community in more than 140 countries, we’re uniquely positioned to have impact at scale.

Putting purpose into practice

Driven by our purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty, Alltech is committed to:

• Delivering measurable impact: By leveraging leading-edge science and more than four decades of global expertise, we empower producers with innovative technologies that boost sustainability, increase yields, drive economic performance and foster a more resilient future.
• Connecting with global partners to solve high-impact challenges: Our global partnership platform brings together companies and individuals with a shared purpose to solve some of the world’s most critical environmental challenges.
• Advocating for our industry: Through powerful storytelling, advocacy and education, we share the sustainable power of science in agri-food and highlight agriculture’s critical role in shaping a resilient future. This includes:
  • Stories, videos and podcasts on our Working Together for a Planet of Plenty website.
  • Our 2024 feature-length documentary, World Without Cows, which initiates an important conversation about the cultural, nutritional and environmental significance of cows — and what the world might look like without them.
  • Worldwithoutcows.com, the film’s website, which continues the discussion through blogs, personal stories, videos, graphics and illustrations, research resources, podcasts and more.
  • Extensive research and industry resources like our annual Alltech Agri-Food Outlook and Alltech Harvest Analysis publications and our Alltech Sustainability Insights Report, as well as events like the Alltech Presidents Club and the Alltech ONE Conference.
  • Sharing our research and expertise via conferences and trade shows, global research activities and alliances, industry associations and community organizations.
• Investing in research and innovation: Our global presence and foundation of scientific research have powered the creation of many technologies that enhance animal health and productivity, strengthen the safety of the entire food chain and support sustainable agri-food. Today, our scientists are forging into new frontiers, addressing issues such as antimicrobial resistance, feed and food safety, soil health, greenhouse gases, carbon sequestration and more.
• Prioritizing our people, our industry, our communities and our planet: We are taking action to meet ambitious targets, adopting governance practices that ensure transparency, sharing global insights, cultivating a culture of sustainability, and making sure the agri-food community’s voice is heard loud and clear.

A future of promise

As we look to the future, Alltech remains steadfast in our mission to transform the future of our planet with sustainable farming and nutrition. By harnessing the power of science, innovation and collaboration, we are creating a better world for all.

2024 highlights: Progress and performance

• Emissions reduction journey: Alltech achieved double-digit business growth in 2024 while reducing our Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 7.8%. Since 2021, we have reduced those emissions by 26%, more than halfway to its 2030 target of 42%, proving that strong business performance can go hand in hand with environmental progress.
• Energy efficiency: In 2024, Alltech invested $2.04 million in six energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, cutting our emissions by 3,602 metric tons of CO2-e. Since 2021, we have invested $13 million in 40 projects across 29 sites, resulting in a reduction of approximately 21,000 metric tons of CO2-e per year.
• Zero-waste milestones: Alltech has expanded our zero-waste-to-landfill practices, with five facilities achieving full zero-waste status in 2024.
• Water stewardship: We launched a strategy to benchmark usage, identify high-usage sites, implement conservation technologies and share global best practices.
• Expanding LCAs: Alltech completed 57 product life-cycle analyses (LCAs) in 2024 for a total of 139 total LCAs now completed.
• Workforce diversity and engagement: Alltech has a diverse global workforce representing 72 nationalities speaking 59 native languages. Our team of 5,368 includes 26% women and 74% men. In our 2,466 nonproduction roles, 42% are women and 58% are men.
• Uniquely experienced team: 35% of Alltech’s team has been with the company for more than 10 years, while 12% have been with the company more than 20 years. (In the U.S., the average length of employment in corporate companies is around 4.1 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
• EUDR compliance: We achieved EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) compliance and drafted deforestation/conversion-free policies for 2025 adoption.
• Science and impact: 799 Alltech research studies are listed on Scopus, with many mapped to 11 of the 17 U.N. SDGs.
• Recognition: Alltech was reaccredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition, Alltech Serdán received ESR designation again and our sustainability efforts continue to be recognized by sustainability-rating agency EcoVadis.
• Social engagement: Alltech advocates for agri-food, invests in building resilient communities around the world and serves as a global thought and action leader in the industry, producing industry-leading publications and hosting and participating in global events.
• Governance improvements: Alltech expanded training on ethics, human rights, cybersecurity and responsible sourcing and reinforced its global policies for anti-corruption, environmental stewardship and workplace safety.