Zoetis Releases 2022 Sustainability Report to Share Progress in Building a Better Future for People, Animals and the Planet

Zoetis today published its 2022 Sustainability Report “Together We Are Making a Difference for a Better World”, describing the company’s progress toward achieving its Driven to Care long-term sustainability aspirations and continued disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics. The report highlights the company’s journey to advance sustainability in Animal Health for a better future through specific actions that support Communities, Animals and the Planet. These commitments build on Zoetis’ purpose and help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Included in the report is the company’s ESG Index, which shares key ESG performance indicators, including those identified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) for the healthcare – biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industry. The Index also includes environmental and social data as well as details on how Zoetis supports the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) and its commitment to disclosing progress aligned with TCFD recommendations.

“In our third year of reporting to our Driven to Care aspirations and targets, we continue to make significant progress in our journey toward building a healthier future for our communities, animals and the planet,” said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Communications and Chief Sustainability Officer at Zoetis and President of the Zoetis Foundation. “The progress we’ve made toward our sustainability commitments would not be possible without the dedication, creativity and innovation of our colleagues who champion our purpose by contributing to a better future for us all.”

Communities – Care and Collaboration

Zoetis invested $7.4 million in communities through corporate giving in 2022, with approximately $2.2 million in monetary and in-kind contributions to support approximately 186,000 pet owners in need and approximately $1.7 million in monetary and product contributions to help more than 560,000 animals impacted by disaster. The Zoetis Foundation also distributed $5.7 million in grants supporting 25 initiatives across 20 countries in 2022, significantly increasing grant funding to advance farmer and veterinary education, livelihoods, and well-being. Specifically, the Zoetis Foundation provided grants of $2.5 million in scholarships to veterinary students to support more than 500 students. In its commitment to advancing an inclusive veterinary profession, the Zoetis Foundation is the Founding Sponsor of the It Takes a Village Foundation's “Vet for a Day” program, helping advance diversity and inclusion in the veterinary field. In 2022, the “Vet for a Day” program reached approximately 300 students, enabling kids from diverse backgrounds to learn about veterinary medicine.