- Outbreaks of animal diseases could significantly reduce demand for products or availability of raw materials.
- Perceived adverse effects on human health linked to consumption of food derived from animals using Phibro's products.
- Restrictions on the use of antibacterials in food-producing animals.
- Potential FDA withdrawal of approval of Mecadox product.
- Competition from large and small companies.
- Negative effects of weather conditions and availability of natural resources.
- Negative impacts of pandemics on business, financial results, and supply chain.
- Climate change impacts on operations and customers' businesses.
- Actions of regulatory bodies.
- Consolidation of customer groups and emergence of large buying groups.
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Phibro Animal Health Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 47.9K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 31.9K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 16.0K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
47.9K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
More than 50% of third-party sourced electricity for manufacturing from renewable sources (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1M m3/year (2023) withdrawn 487919 m3/year (2023) discharged
2023
Waste
8.8K tons/year (2023) hazardous 16250 tons/year (2023) non-hazardous
2023
Energy Use
939.6K GJ/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 31.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16.0K tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 47.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 43.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 40.4K MT CO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Recycles all cardboard, wooden pallets, steel and polyethylene drums at Omaha, Nebraska facility.
- Quincy, Illinois facility transitioned to a new supplier of zinc sulfate that exclusively utilizes recycled zinc.
- Implemented energy efficiency measures across operations, including energy-efficient boiler systems, bioreactors, LED lighting, and collaboration with utilities for renewable energy.
- Piloting a shrink-wrap plastic system for pallets in Quincy that uses 60% less film.
- Complies with Rever Institute’s Reverse Logistics program in Brazil, with at least 22% of product packaging recycled.
- Facility improvements in Sligo, Ireland, include a rain garden and rooftop solar panels.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipSocial Responsibility and Well-BeingFair and Transparent Governance