Zoetis Inc. published its 2023 Sustainability Report, "Advancing Sustainability in Animal Health for a Better Future." This comprehensive report details Zoetis' progress in achieving its long-term sustainability goals under the Driven to Care initiative. The report highlights significant advancements in three key pillars: Communities, Animals, and Planet.

Key Achievements in 2023:

• Community Engagement:

  • Colleagues reported an 81% increase in volunteer work, totaling 16,611 hours.

  • The Zoetis Foundation provided $8.3 million in grants, supporting 28 initiatives across 19 countries. These grants focused on advancing education, well-being, and livelihoods for veterinarians and livestock farmers.

  • Zoetis invested $7 million in community initiatives, reaching approximately 202,000 pet owners and 91,000 animals affected by disasters.

• Innovations in Animal Health:

  • Zoetis launched cutting-edge diagnostic tools, vaccines, and parasiticides to support livestock producers. Key products include:

    • Vetscan Mastigram+™ for timely mastitis detection in dairy cattle.

    • Valcor™ (Dectomax V® in Australia and New Zealand) to combat resistant gastrointestinal parasites in cattle.

    • Fostera® Gold PCV MH vaccine to protect pigs from respiratory diseases.

    • ALPHA JECT® Moritella vaccine to prevent winter ulcers in Atlantic salmon.

• Environmental Sustainability:

  • Over 30% of Zoetis' total electricity use was from renewable sources, including solar arrays at seven facilities. The company aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

  • Replaced plastic with paperboard for rabies vaccine packaging, reducing PVC plastic use by 8.0 metric tons annually.

  • Implemented 38 energy efficiency projects, reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18.9% since 2021.

Executive Insights:

“Our sustainability aspirations are an extension of our purpose at Zoetis,” said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Zoetis. “We continue to make significant progress by embedding our sustainability strategy across our business as we build a healthier future for our communities, animals, and the planet we share.”

Future Goals:

• Zoetis aims to further its commitment to renewable energy, with two virtual power purchase agreements set to come online within the next two years.

• The company plans to continue reducing its environmental impact through innovative packaging solutions and expanding its hybrid and electric vehicle fleet.

• Zoetis remains dedicated to improving the health and productivity of livestock, which contributes to global food security and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

For more detailed information on Zoetis' sustainability initiatives and progress, visit zoetis.com/sustainability or download the 2023 Sustainability Report.

About Zoetis: As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is committed to advancing care for animals. With over 70 years of experience, Zoetis provides veterinarians, pet owners, and livestock farmers with innovative medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated $8.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and employs approximately 14,100 people worldwide. For more information, visit zoetis.com.