(PRESS RELEASE) CHICAGO — Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced it has earned accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), a rigorous third-party recognition of measurable progress in environmental and social responsibility and transparent reporting. The two-year accreditation further underscores CNG’s leadership in recycle-ready and circular packaging innovation for the pet food industry.
The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit organization advancing measurable sustainability progress across the pet industry through benchmarking, tools, and third-party verification.
As sustainability expectations accelerate across the pet industry, many brands are seeking partners that combine operational accountability with scalable packaging solutions. CNG joined PSC in 2025 and achieved accreditation following an evaluation of its sustainability initiatives, policies, and impact across Human Rights and Labor, Procurement, Technology and Innovation, and Environmental Health and Safety. As a leading domestic supplier of specialty films and advanced materials, the recognition highlights CNG’s integrated approach to responsible operations with sustainable film innovation, providing brand owners and converters with a verified partner for advancing their packaging goals.
“Meaningful progress on sustainability happens across the value chain, not within any single company,” said James Rosenberger, Product Manager of Sustainable Solutions at CNG. “For CNG, achieving PSC accreditation reflects that belief and reinforces our commitment to being the kind of partner that helps our customers move forward with confidence.”
With decades of experience in pet food packaging, CNG develops recycle-ready films for pet food, treats, large formats, and related applications. Its GreenArrow portfolio of sustainable films is purpose-built to help customers meet source reduction goals and prepare for extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements. These solutions include more than 550 films pre-qualified for the How2Recycle Store Drop-Off label, third-party-certified recycled-content materials, and downgauging capabilities – key levers for enabling Scope 3 emission reductions across the packaging value chain.
PSC Accreditation reflects how CNG aims to advance circularity by linking responsible business practices with scalable packaging solutions that move the industry forward, in support of its purpose of Enhancing Lives for a Better World.
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About Charter Next Generation
Charter Next Generation (CNG) is a recognized leader in sustainable material science solutions in North America, delivering high-performance specialty films and advanced materials for flexible packaging and other critical applications across the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. With 18 facilities across the U.S. and more than 2,600 employee-owners, we bring together manufacturing excellence and innovation to help address global challenges—from reducing waste and preserving food to advancing equity and promoting climate resilience. As a company with broad-based employee ownership and a proud partner of Ownership Works, we’re committed to creating long-term, sustainable value through shared success. Visit cnginc.com, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact [email protected].
