Global Feed LCA Institute

The Global Feed LCA Institute is transforming sustainability in animal nutrition by developing a comprehensive, globally accessible database for Life Cycle Assessment, enabling the feed and food industries to reduce environmental impacts and enhance transparency. Learn more in this interview with Arjen Voortman 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbM-_jRB #aquafeed #aquaculture #LCA #sustainability

This week, the updated PEFCR Feed was published. The light review took place in 2024 to extend the validity of the documentation until December 31, 2025.    The EU PEFCR Feed and the GFLI database are complementary, in that the PEFCR Feed is one of the four globally recognized reference documents that underpin the GFLI methodology, and it lists the GFLI database as the recommended alternative source of secondary datasets when an EF-compliant dataset is not available from the European Commission’s EF 3.1 nodes or other allowed sources.    Alignment of the GFLI methodology with the PEFCR Feed is therefore crucial for companies selling products in the EU market, thereby allowing feed companies to continue to improve and document the environmental performance of their compound feed production following the most updated PEF-compliant guidance.   Read the full post below or check out the updated PEFCR Feed right away here: https://lnkd.in/eqKAeHJT

TMC News!  We are happy to announce that Céline GRAS Gras, alongside 5 other experts, has joined the Technical Management Committee (TMC). Their expertise and dedication will be valuable as we continue to strive for continuous improvement and innovation.    Together with our existing TMC members, we'll continue to develop the GFLI database and documents. Many thanks for the continued interest in participation of the TMC. Stay tuned for more updates and insights! #GFLI #TechnicalManagementCommittee #Innovation #Leadership

Soybean meal is an essential protein supplier for livestock and for global food security. In Rome, invited by U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) , we discussed current challenges. It is obvious: 🤝 Sustainability for compound feed is staying obligatory 🤝 we have to use globally recognized footprint concepts: Global Feed LCA Institute 🤝 EUDR has to be redesigned to be effective 🤝 keep cooperating with all partners of the chain to find the best solution 🤝 World‘s uncertaincy is a big challenge 🤝 and, and, ….. Together with: Christoph Rathmann Nicolas Coudry-Mesny Alexander Döring Pedro Cordero Deutscher Verband Tiernahrung e. V. FEFAC Katrien D'hooghe Brent Babb Jaime Picarra Jorge de Saja

🌍 Data Around the Globe: GFLI Database Insights 📊 We’re proud to share that the GFLI Database version 2.2 includes 1,830 datasets from regions across the world as of September 2024! Here’s how the data is distributed: • Europe: 57.3% • North America: 15.1% • Asia: 14.1% • South America: 7.2% • Global: 4% • Other regions: 2.3% Our growing database supports the feed industry with comprehensive, global data to drive sustainability and informed decision-making. In 2025, GFLI aims to further expand the database, with a strong focus on collecting more data from South America and Asia. This will help us create an even more diverse and representative dataset to support global sustainability goals. Discover more about how our datasets can support your sustainability goals at www.globalfeedlca.org. #Sustainability #DataDriven #FeedIndustry #GFLI #Globalimpact #LCA #SustainableFeed #SouthAmerica #Asia

One of the European feed associations has taken the efforts to looking into the different tools out there dealing with environmental footprints. Through these tools they're providing their members with a standard to measure and report. ‘𝘽𝙁𝘼 - 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙜𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙 (𝙇𝘾𝘼) 𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙀𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙀𝙁𝘾𝙍 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙁𝙇𝙄 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 – 𝙈𝙮𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩, 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 – 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝘾𝘼 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙.’ All the tools have a running developer license, so the feed related data is (in part) from the GFLI database. #Sustainability #Animalfeed #Climateimpact

Reflecting on an inspiring 2024 🌍   As we have stepped into 2025, we also take a moment to look back on a year filled with milestones for the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI).   One key highlight was the launch of our first physical and online brochure, a resource utilized during the 8 events where GFLI or its members were present. We also moderated two impactful panel discussions about alignment in the full supply chain.   On the technical front, we updated our methodology to allow grass-based ingredients into the database and had a minor database update. A new strategic plan was created to align with the developments LCA and sustainability happening in the supply chain to meet the industry’s evolving needs, as well as laying the groundwork for future developments, including emission models, IT frameworks, and by-law amendments, to be implemented in 2025 and 2026.   This was made possible by the huge growth the GFLI membership has experienced. 16 members have joined in 2024 alone, which is the largest growth since its foundation in 2019! We’ll share more details on all these updates during our upcoming annual membership meeting.   A special thanks the 350 new LinkedIn followers who joined us last year. Here’s to an impactful and innovative 2025! Do you want to join our journey this coming year as well? Follow our LinkedIn page.

🌍 Driving Sustainability in Livestock and Aquaculture with Reliable Feed Data We’re excited to see Arjen Voortman & GFLI featured in the latest edition of Aquafeed magazine! Check out the article in the link below to learn how the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) is enabling the feed industry to take significant steps toward sustainability with standardized, high-quality LCA data. Feed production plays a crucial role in the environmental footprint of livestock and aquaculture value chains. At GFLI, we’re proud to provide open-access tools and a comprehensive database to help companies and stakeholders assess and reduce their impact—paving the way for a more sustainable future. 📊 Whether you’re in livestock, aquaculture, or beyond, GFLI’s solutions empower you to make data-driven decisions that align with global sustainability goals. Let’s work together to drive positive change! Interested in learning more? Feel free to reach out. #Sustainability #FeedIndustry #LCA #DataDrivenDecisions #GFLI #SustainableFuture Aquafeed.com We would like to thank Lucía Barreiro for the opportunity to write an article about GFLI. https://lnkd.in/d-tF-dbc

3/8 🐟 The #sustainability of marine ingredients in aquaculture feeds has been a focus of various #metrics. None of them allows for the assessment of “trade-offs” and the passing of risk from one resource to another. They all focus on marine ingredients without recognising that replacing these ingredients with an alternative does not necessarily improve sustainability, reduce risk, or even change the global impact on fisheries. In a recently published review, the background behind each of these metrics, aspects of their origins, and each of their short comings was examined 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpa3gZhR Brett Glencross Dave Robb Richard Newton Enrico Bachis, PHD #lca Global Feed LCA Institute

The first-ever Corn Sustainability Strategy Session by the NCGA & USGC   On behalf of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), GFLI was cordially invited to participate as a speaker in this invitation-only event for their members.    As part of a broader discussion on sustainability and agri-food system requirements and the U.S. corn industry’s strategy, Laura Nobel spoke about the efforts of GFLI and examples of how other sectors and users interact with GFLI. Nearly 60 representatives from state-level growers associations, members of the USGC, NCGA, sustainability experts, and grower leaders discussed how to move this ahead as the topic gains more interest in the US and their exporting countries.    A key takeaway is the farmers’ willingness to meet demand from downstream partners when the complexities of their regionalized practices are understood. Localized sustainability can look differently across states. Special attention was given to the USGC Corn Sustainability Assurance protocol (CSAP): https://lnkd.in/eZtP2HrG, where the value of an aligned international and national approach may simplify the reporting duties of the growers. #GFLI #Invited #Presentation #Speaker #Sustainability #Strategy