We are a company that values sustainability
We are a company that values sustainability
As our company has grown, Hill's Pet Nutrition, as a part of Colgate-Palmolive, has expanded specific programs addressing packaging recyclability, manufacturing waste, energy use and responsible sourcing. See the Colgate-Palmolive Sustainability Report for current scope, baselines and progress.
Passionate about animal welfare
We've helped over 16 million shelter pets find new homes
Committed to reducing waste
Many of 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
74% of our packaging portfolio by weight is designed for recycling*
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:
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:
We believe that science is the best path to giving your pet the best care possible. Our PhD nutritionists and veterinarians search for new breakthroughs that can transform a dog or cat’s life for the better.
We believe that science is the best path to giving your pet the best care possible. Our PhD 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 accept ingredients from high-quality suppliers that meet our strict standards. Each ingredient undergoes a safety check to ensure it meets our nutritional requirements. Our finished products are inspected and tested for key nutrients to ensure consistency and safety.
Proteins with purpose
We’ve introduced two new protein sources to some of our pet foods: wild-caught Alaskan pollock sourced from an MSC-certified sustainable fishery, and fiber-rich insect protein. Both additions are made for a hopeful planet and well-nourished pet.
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.
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.
Hill’s employees volunteered over 4,600 hours globally in 2019, which is the equivalent of over 2 work years.
Hill’s employees volunteered over 4,600 hours globally in 2019, which is the equivalent of over 2 work years.
The best work is never done alone, which is why we work with organizations that share similar sustainability values.
The best work is never done alone, which is why we work with organizations that share similar sustainability values.
We realize 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.
We realize 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 with our suppliers to our manufacturing sites.
Manufacturing with minimal impact
We track energy use, water use and waste at Hill’s-owned manufacturing sites and pursue site-specific efficiency projects. Current performance against published baselines is reported in the Colgate-Palmolive Sustainability Report.
TRUE® zero waste certified manufacturing plants
Many of Hill’s owned manufacturing sites are certified under the TRUE® program for reducing waste.
*As of 2026, seven Hill’s-owned sites, including the PNC, held TRUE certification. Certification details and current site coverage are available in the Colgate-Palmolive Sustainability Report. 75% of Colgate-Palmolive manufacturing sites achieved Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) certifications for zero waste. In 2025, nearly 90% of Colgate-Palmolive’s in-house manufacturing volume was produced in TRUE Zero Waste-certified facilities.
*Calculated across total primary packaging weight based on annual sales volume. "Designed for recycling" indicates technical compatibility with standard sorting and recovery streams in accordance with Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) guidelines, and does not guarantee local curbside collection access.