First Breakthrough in the CO2 Debate: BIOMINs Commitment to Environmental Management Gains International Recognition
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Herzogenburg, Austria, October 13, 2011 --( The climate change and greenhouse gases debate urgently needs solid, scientific data and BIOMIN is proud to be able to play its part.The company’s Director for Innovation Management, Franz Waxenecker commented: “BIOMIN is totally committed to fully understanding the life cycle assessment of its individual business processes in the area of environmental sustainability.” Interest in CO2 emissions continues to grow, and all stages of the production chain – from feed manufacture and animal husbandry to slaughter, processing and retail – are now under increasing pressure.The gate to grave assessment evaluated the performance enhancing effects of BIOMIN products in animals and associated reductions in CO2 equivalent emissions.“It has become obvious that the ecological footprint of livestock production can be significantly improved, and we are pleased that BIOMIN’s contribution to the debate has been recognised through certification,” added Mr. Waxenecker.### Herzogenburg, Austria, October 13, 2011 --( PR.com )-- Animal health and nutrition company BIOMIN was recently recognised for its efforts related to environmental sustainability through the award of the internationally recognised ISO 14040 certification.The climate change and greenhouse gases debate urgently needs solid, scientific data and BIOMIN is proud to be able to play its part.The company’s Director for Innovation Management, Franz Waxenecker commented: “BIOMIN is totally committed to fully understanding the life cycle assessment of its individual business processes in the area of environmental sustainability.”Interest in CO2 emissions continues to grow, and all stages of the production chain – from feed manufacture and animal husbandry to slaughter, processing and retail – are now under increasing pressure.