6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2025 The Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI), a non-profit created by and for the animal feed sector, forms the basis for environmental footprints through lifecycle assessment for the industry and is broadly acknowledged as such. The methodology aligns with two major documents on this topic: The FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment & Performance (LEAP) and the European Commission Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) Feed. One of the pillars of GFLI is its position within the full supply chain, aiming for visibility and recognition from downstream partners to ensure that the animal feed aspect of animal-sourced food is accounted for using the best available data. DATA Focusing on attracting data in multiple forms, GFLI offers the sector the possibility to provide data in different aggregations. These data in projects can be led by (inter)national industry associations, company consortia, or individual companies. All projects follow the GFLI methodology and procedures, and data quality assurance is provided through an external review statement. Each provider has different reasons for starting a project, but all are focused on expressing their environmental performance. With the collected GFLI data, our data users can calculate their performance further downstream and provide valuable insights to farmers, processors, or integrators who actively collaborate with animal feed producers. STAKEHOLDER CONNECTION As a feed industry initiative, GFLI must fulfill a role across multiple levels of the animal protein supply chain. The inputs for data projects are highly focused on materials that are produced, cultivated, or processed by suppliers to the animal feed sector. The dependence of these companies on reliable data is therefore a key issue for GFLI to address. We see our corporate members actively engaging with their suppliers and working together to obtain the best data, and we are thrilled that multiple industry associations representing these raw materials have decided to join as members. VALUE CHAIN Across the supply chain, GFLI is working hard to connect with downstream partners to become the go-to source for credible and reliable LCA information on feed-related materials. With increasing reporting requirements, we are well aware that the calculated data will be used throughout the entire supply and value chain to meet these standards. Acceptance of GFLI as that source of data is crucial to ensure that end users can make transparent and credible comparisons or marketing claims. POLICY MAKING In light of the challenges in the global supply chain, national governments play an important role in emission reductions under climate agreements. The possibility that each government may develop its own database, methodology, or legislation poses a risk of fragmentation. GFLI’s focus on providing credible and comparable LCA data that can be used throughout the entire value chain can play a major role in aligning these national initiatives. The OrMEASURING ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF ANIMAL FEED Laura Nobel Manager The Global Feed LCA Institute LEAD ARTICLE
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