Rethinking how plastics are made and used
We are setting our goals even higher and are aiming at delivering a positive impact on pets, people and planet. We call it "betterness." By making sure the goods we produce have a meaningful purpose. We will not get there overnight. It's a step by step process, being consistent and remaining fully focused on making a change and giving back...
Making a Change
Making a change starts within... and that's exactly what we are doing. With a hands-on mentality we're taking on our design- and manufacturing processes to transform them even further into responsible and smart. Our answer to tackling the environmental challenges is based on 4 Re’s: Re-educating, re-duce, re-use and re-cycle.
Step by Step: More Betterness!
2025
Local Moderna Honey
In 2023 we set up a beehive to support our local ecosystem and help our bees thrive! 🐝
Our beekeeper visited us again this year to check on the hive. All the bees looked incredibly healthy and were buzzing happily around their home.
We even had the opportunity to taste some delicious fresh honey and it was truly amazing! The honey was incredibly sweet and had a unique flavor that reflected the beautiful flowers and trees surrounding our headquarters.
We can’t wait to see what the next season brings!
2025
Update: Future Proof Headquarters
In 2024 we reduced the use of virgin material by 40%. Through these collective efforts, we are committed to daily progress, taking steps towards a brighter future.
2024
100% Green Energy
We’re thrilled to announce that, as of November 1, 2024, all our operations are powered by 100% green energy!
In addition to the green energy that we generate with our solar panels and which provides us with 30% of our own energy, we now supplement our energy consumption by purchasing only green energy.
By making this transition, we’ll reduce CO₂ emissions by 550 tons annually, equivalent to a 5.7% decrease in our total carbon footprint.
This milestone highlights our commitment to sustainability and accelerates our journey toward a greener future, perfectly in line with our Moderna Green Pact Strategy. ♻️
2024
Our Solar Panel Update!
We take pride in developing initiatives that support both our customers ambitions and our own sustainability goals. One of our key objectives is maximizing energy efficiency. Our Belgian production facility was designed with the future in mind. For example, we recover and reuse excess heat from our production processes to warm our buildings.
Additionally, we generate 30% of our energy needs through 6,153 solar panels installed on our roof. Since their installation in August 2022, these panels have already led to impressive green achievements:
🪵 1.84K tons of standard coal saved
🌬️ 2.18K tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
🌳 Equivalent to 2.98K trees planted
By investing in renewable energy, we’re taking another step toward a cleaner, greener future!
2024
Proud to introduce our Sustainability Report
Proud of our progress, we've compiled our first Sustainability Report, showcasing our achievements. We extend our sincere gratitude to each member of our dedicated Green Team for their role in gathering the essential data and information that form the foundation of this report. Truly, teamwork makes the dream work!
2023
Impact Unleashed
In June 2023, we proudly celebrated a decade of impact at the Impact Unleashed event in Boulder, Colorado. Our Managing Director, Chantal, a valued member of the advisory board, represented Moderna Products at this inspiring gathering, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and making a real difference in the pet industry.
We’re also excited to share that we recently made a donation to PSC, supporting their incredible mission to create a better future for our furry friends and the world we share.
2023
Let's celebrate Earth Day!
We proudly celebrated Earth Day, because caring for our planet means taking real action! As part of our commitment to sustainability, our team rolled up their sleeves and cleaned up our street.
Fun fact: In just 45 minutes, 14 employees collected around 80 kilos of waste! ♻️
Small actions like these can make a big impact. Keeping our planet clean and healthy is in everyone’s best interest, for today and for future generations!
2023
Future Proof Headquarters
In 2022 we reduced the use of virgin material by 20%. With a new headquarters built for the future, we are confident about what 2023 will bring.
We are excited to share with you all the advantages we have in our new headquarters! We have an automatic high bay warehouse. In addition to being energy-efficient, our building is fully equipped with 6,153 solar panels, enabling us to generate 30% of our own energy.
As a result of the machines, we are able to heat the building using the residual heat.
Through these collective efforts, we are committed to daily progress, taking steps towards a brighter future.
2022
Audited and Certified
WE MADE IT to a new level in our sustainability journey! We got audited and certified for the use of post industrial and post consumer recyclates in our MODERNA injection moulded products. Thanks to a great team effort, our Moderna Green Pact vision and our “betterness” strategy, MODERNA qualified for the QA-CER certificate, level 2. SO YES, we are proud, happy and excited!
2021
More Recycled Plastic
We're increasing the use of recycled material to a level of 35% of our annual raw material volume, without compromising quality. Let's do this... and yes we can!
2021
First +98% Recycled Plastic
Time to share with you our next major step towards a sustainable future. Proudly presenting our Gusto Bowls, made out of 98% Recycled Plastic. Revolutionary Product Line: Made out of recycled plastic, food approved and BPA-free! In contemporary attractive colors: Aquarelle, Spicy Coral and Warm Grey.
2020
Going Paperless
More MODERNA Green Pact news... In order to be a more sustainable business, we set our goal to go paperless! By doing this we reduce our office waste and carbon footprint drastically… Thanks to the help of our partner Arcade Business Consultancy, we achieved our goal and now we are saving more than 10.000 pieces of paper a year! Want to learn more? Watch the video! #Sustainability #ModernaForHappyPets #ModernaGreenPact
2019
Ticking the box… SDG Number 12!
Our MODERNA USA plant in Gaffney SC is going for sustainable growth by installing their first "all-electric injection molding machine". It will be using energy a lot more efficiently, using fewer resources and performing to future standards. All-electric injection molding machines consume energy only when required for a given action, and the motor output is matched to load requirements. It's part of our sustainable plan written earlier this year; applying "betterness" in order to become a futureproofed organization. Stay tuned for more updates and join us for a ride towards a more sustainable world.
2017
Cool New Cooling System!
A new eco-friendly cooling system has been installed in our Belgium plant... the air cooled system allows us to increase capacity and also saves on electricity, which is always a good thing for the environment. The separate sections were carefully lowered into place by crane and were up and running the day after!! Cool stuff!!
2013
Responsible Production
At MODERNA we have been embracing durability since day one. Sourcing premium quality raw materials and designing multi-use items that last a lifetime and are 100% recyclable, is all part of our vision on ecology. Along with a well thought process of optimized logistics. We're not only making a change on product level... the MODERNA production site in Belgium recuperates all the excess heat generated from their production and re-uses it to heat all of our buildings.
Sustainability is about so much more than ecology. It is about all the initiatives guiding our organisations into future proof businesses. And yes, we are committed to that.
