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- 4 in 10 pet house owners (40%) are utterly unaware that their pet even has a carbon footprint, in line with new analysis
- Whilst over a 3rd (35%) of pet dad and mom haven’t taken any steps to cut back their pet’s carbon footprint, virtually half (43%) wish to learn to
- To have fun National Tree Week, Agria Pet Insurance is planting a tree for each new pet coverage positioned
2022: Though a 3rd (35%) of pet house owners admit to worrying about local weather change each single day[1], a brand new examine reveals that 40% are utterly unaware that their pet has a carbon ‘pawprint’[2].
Just 5 per cent of pet dad and mom have calculated their pet’s carbon footprint and while 35% admit that they haven’t taken any steps to cut back it, new analysis by Agria Pet Insurance found that just about half (43%) are interested by studying extra about lowering their furry pal’s impression on the setting.
To help Brits on their journey to changing into extra sustainable pet house owners, Agria, the UK’s first carbon-positive pet insurer, is planting a tree for each new pet coverage positioned all through National Tree Week (26th November to 4th December).
Partnering with Eco Offset Ltd to plant timber, Agria will present every pet proprietor with a personalised certificates to indicate {that a} tree has been planted on their behalf, of their pet’s title.
Building on Agria’s heritage as a frontrunner in sustainability, the initiative is a vital a part of the pet insurer’s pledge to supply a legacy of affection for pets and their locations, with a dedication to protect the setting, shield pets that need assistance and stop pet struggling and ill-health.
Adam Henson, Cotswolds Farmer, rural TV presenter and Agria Pet Insurance Sustainability Ambassador, says: “It’s improbable to see the analysis by Agria exhibiting that pet house owners are motivated to be extra sustainable, with 43% eager to be taught extra about their pet’s carbon footprint – each paw in the best course is a optimistic one!
“On my Cotswolds farm, we’re taking main steps to cut back our carbon footprint, handle the land extra sensitively and improve biodiversity, as all of us must do our bit. That’s why, I’m excited for Agria’s tree-planting initiative this National Tree Week. I’m delighted that as a part of the marketing campaign, after offsetting each my very own and my Hungarian Wire-haired Visla, Olive’s carbon footprint’s, Agria has planted 25 timber on our behalf! So, why not be a part of them on the journey?!”
Janet Hughes, UK Sustainability Lead at Agria Pet Insurance, says: “Trees are so vital to the well being of our planet. They seize carbon, enhance soil well being and supply essential habitats for our wildlife. We are delighted that collectively, with the pets that be a part of the Agria household throughout National Tree Week, we’re persevering with to contribute to the event of latest forests around the globe.
“When it involves proudly owning a pet, it’s simple to get confused about what’s and isn’t sustainable. Whilst virtually 9 out of 10 (85%) house owners don’t know what their pet’s carbon footprint is, it’s very encouraging to see so many people are eager to grasp and do extra to cut back the impression our pet has on the setting.”
Pet house owners determine the highest carbon contributors as:
- Accessories resembling, toys, bedding and leads
- Food
- Pet waste
Janet says: “As we proceed on our mission to help folks, the planet and our pets, Agria’s National Tree Week initiative is a improbable means for us to focus on the small modifications that us as pet house owners could make to assist shield the setting, while contributing in the direction of a venture that’s defending and preserving biodiversity worldwide.”
For extra info on how you can grow to be a extra sustainable pet proprietor, please go to: www.agriapet.co.uk/hub-agria-blog/2022/november/7-steps-to-reduce-your-pet-s-carbon-pawprints/
Or if you want to offset your individual pet, go to: www.ecooffset.org/offset/offset-your-pet
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