Whether it’s pets, the people who care for them, or the planet we share together, Hill’s has a long history of using science to transform lives. As our company has grown, so has our commitment to sustainability and making a positive impact in everything we do.
Passionate about animal welfare
We are committed to high standards of farm animal welfare, read our full statement here
Committed to zero waste
All 6 Hill's-owned manufacturing sites are certified under the Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE®) program for zero waste
Our ingredients
Our biology-based nutrition uses carefully selected, high-quality ingredients
Investing in a more sustainable future
70% of Hill's global packaging (by weight) was recyclable by 2019
Hill’s uses 3 guiding philosophies
In our efforts to create a better world for future generations of pets, we make decisions based on three distinct principles:
Science-led nutrition
We believe that science is the best path to giving your pet the best care possible. Our Ph.D. nutritionists and veterinarians search for new breakthroughs that can transform a dog or cat’s life for the better.
Hill’s nutritional philosophy
Trends come and go, but we believe that science should always lead the way, creating food that helps pets live happy, healthy lives.
The Hill’s Pet Nutrition Center
Innovative pet food takes an understanding of what pets love. That’s why more than 900 dogs and cats ensure that our final products can be enjoyed by pets around the world.
High-quality standards
We only accept ingredients from suppliers whose facilities meet stringent quality standards. We examine each ingredient to ensure its safety, as well as each ingredient profile to ensure your pet gets the precise nutritional formulation they need.
Every Hill’s product undergoes a final safety check to help ensure the safety of your pet’s food. All finished products are physically inspected and tested for key nutrients prior to release to help ensure your pet gets a consistent product bag to bag.
Pets bring people together
Pets have a way of transforming us as individuals and as a community. We embrace a diverse workforce, brought together by a love for pets.
The Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love Program
It’s amazing what a good meal can do for a pet in need. The Hill’s Food, Shelter, Love program has donated more than €260M in food and helped over 12 million shelter pets find forever homes.
- OUR GOAL : 15 MILLION ADOPTED PETS
Disaster relief
From Australia to the US, The Hill’s Disaster Relief Network has partnered with shelters around the world to provide nutritional support for pets and shelters in need.
- We’ve responded to more than 100 global natural disasters
- Donated more than 400,000 lb of food
Volunteering
Hill’s employees volunteered over 4,600 hours globally in 2019, which is the equivalent of over 2 work years.
Partnering with those who share our vision
The best work is never done alone, which is why we work with organisations that share similar sustainability values.
Helping the planet for a new generation
We realise that our decisions have a global impact, not just for today, but for every day after. Our business practices continue to evolve to keep the planet and natural resources in mind.
Sustainable sourcing
Our goal is to integrate social, environmental, and ethical practices at every possible step. We consistently strive to improve efficiency from our suppliers to our manufacturing sites.
Manufacturing with minimal impact
We work to produce quality pet food at the highest energy and water efficiency possible and minimise waste that reaches landfills or oceans.
Responsibly Made*
Facilities are increasing energy/water efficiency and adhering to ethical labour practices.
*Our Responsibly Made claim applies to all Colgate-Palmolive owned and operated facilities. Aspects related to Sustainable & Safe Ingredients, Responsible Sourcing, Sustainable Packaging and more can be found on our sustainability website. “LEED” and related logos are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and are used with permission.
