Our Climate Action and COP30

As the COP30 climate summit is underway in Brazil, the focus is on how to protect the planet and restore the natural systems we all depend on. Here at Agria, that work is already part of our day-to-day responsibility.

We believe that caring for animals means caring for the environments they live in, and our role is to turn that care into action.

Across the UK, we are seeing how our changing climate affects pets and people alike. Hotter summers, heavier rainfall, and longer dry spells are shaping our daily life. Our dogs are struggling on walks in the heat, and owners too may find it too hot to exercise them in the day time. Horses face muddier winters and turnout conditions, which can have a big impact on hoof health and wellbeing, and wildlife is losing habitat to drought and wildfires. These shifts show how closely animal welfare, community wellbeing, and environmental health are connected.

At Agria, we take responsibility for our impact. Since 2020 we have been Carbon Negative, removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we emit each year. We do this through verified Gold Standard projects that protect rain forests, provide clean water, and generate renewable energy.

In 2025, we are very proud that our Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) were validated, confirming that our emissions-reduction plans align with the latest climate science. These steps ensure that our progress is transparent, measurable, and credible.

Our climate action is also happening locally. Through the Agria Acre, our tree-planting partnership with Chiltern Rangers, and team volunteering days, we help create greener, healthier spaces for wildlife and communities. Each tree improves the soil, helps cool summer heat, soaks up rain, and offers shade and shelter for animals. Just as importantly, these projects bring people together and show the impact of community action.

While COP30 sets ambition on a global stage, change depends on everyday decisions. In our operations we continue to cut waste and energy use, strengthen supplier expectations, and embed sustainability across teams.

Climate action can feel overwhelming, but taking small steps can make it manageable. For pet owners, progress can start with simple choices: repairing instead of replacing, walking instead of driving, buying durable products, or using our Carbon Pawprint Calculator to understand and reduce their own pets impact. None of these is the whole answer, but together they add up.

This year’s summit is hosted in the Amazon and it’s a reminder that protecting nature is a key part of animal welfare and community health. We will keep reducing emissions, investing in restoration, and supporting the welfare charities and partners who extend our impact.

We will keep reporting openly, learning, and always trying to improve where we fall short. And we will keep inviting others to join us, because action shared is impact multiplied. Every careful choice we all make builds towards lasting change.

If you would like to be part of that journey, start small this week. Plant a native sapling or some bee friendly bulbs for the spring, choose a repair over a replacement, and share this message with someone who might act alongside you.

To find out more about our sustainability journey click here

To find out more about the COP30 climate conference click here