The Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) has validated the enhanced carbon footprint of production of Selko IntelliBond, approving its inclusion in the global ingredients database.

How can the GFLI ingredients listing assist feed formulators and nutritionists with their objective to reduce the Carbon Footprint of feed

By utilizing data from the GFLI database, feed manufacturers can accurately determine the carbon footprint of their proprietary feeds and alternative formulation options. This enables the poultry industry to make informed choices that lower the environmental impact of their feed purchases, aligning with sustainability goals set by retailers and others.

Optimized Feed Formulations

Nutritionists in the poultry industry can use GFLI data to create feed formulations that reduce the environmental impact of farm products like eggs, without compromising bird health or productivity. This helps to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of final weight or egg production.

Trace minerals play an essential role in all poultry diets

While trace minerals represent a small portion of the diet (<1%), their inclusion is critical to the well-being and productivity of the bird.  Over 100 independent studies evaluating bird, performance and health have confirmed the ability of Selko IntelliBond to positively impact both bird performance, and now improved sustainability.  Selecting Selko IntelliBond as your default source of trace mineral nutrition in your feed can ensure optimized bird performance while lower carbon emissions.

Compliance with Sustainability Standards

By selecting feeds that have been formulated using ingredient values originating from the GFLI database, the poultry industry can better meet their internal sustainability goals. Transparent use of GFLI metrics allows them to quantify and communicate their sustainability efforts to processors, retails and consumers who are increasingly prioritizing sustainability.

GFLI’s Methodology

The carbon footprint data for each branded feed ingredient listed within the GFLI database is extensively reviewed and verified by a team of independent experts. They use a methodology compliant with FAO-LEAP and EU-PEF standards, based on four key reference documents:

• FAO LEAP Feed Guidelines (2016)
• FAO LEAP Feed Additives Guidelines (2020)
• EU Feed PEF Database Methodology (2017)
• Feed PEFCR (2018)

This process results in a comprehensive listing of feed ingredients that provides nutritionists and feed formulators with an accurate listing of individual product’s carbon footprints that can be used to ensure the formulation of lower carbon emitting feeds. The impact of the feed additive on the production of farm products.

In addition to the sustainability benefits associated with Selko IntelliBond’s inclusion within the GFLI global ingredients listing, Trouw Nutrition is working with industry authorities to verify the benefit of completely replacing the use of inorganic trace minerals.  Based on supporting research evaluations it is estimated that the selection of Selko IntelliBond as your trace mineral source could further reduce the carbon footprint of the flock by > 2% per unit of production (eggs, LW and or carcass weight).

For more information on GFLI and its value to your business contact: https://globalfeedlca.org/