Pet food
Formerly WellPet LLC.Pet food company formed by the combination of Eagle Pack Pet Foods and Old Mother Hubbard, after both were purchased by Berwind Corporation in 2008-2009. Acquired by Clearlake Capital in 2020.
Company Ownership
Wellness Pet Company
USA
Clearlake Capital Group LP
owns 100% of Wellness Pet Company
USA
Investment firm
Acquired WellPet from Berwind in 2020
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2023)
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Wellness Pet Company
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Pet Sustainability Coalition accredited
This company is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), indicating it has measured, verified, met minimum performance standards, and showed improvement annually. PSC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more sustainable pet industry. PSC works with companies throughout the entire supply chain to advance business through profitable environmental and social practices. PSC helps its members implement sustainability via education, assessment tools, implementation support, accreditation, events, and more.
Source: PSC
(2023)
Wellness Foundation
The Wellness Foundation was established in 2007 and financially supports non-profit organizations that encourage healthy lifestyles for pets through research, education and action.
Source: company website
(2020)
Sustainability claims
This company has a number of sustainability claims on its website including supporting the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, an environmentally friendly tradeshow booth plus green initiatives at their head office and manufacturing facility.
Source: company website
(2020)
How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle
(2023)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2020)
Clearlake Capital Group LP
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UN Principles for Responsible Investment signatory
UNPRI is a set of six principles direct institutional investors may adopt to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when investing. UNPRI is a voluntary agreement.
Source: UNPRI
(2023)
Company Details
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Wholly-owned subsidiary