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Intro: «We know that veterinary professionals care about climate change and environmental sustainability, but with busy workloads and competing priorities, it’s difficult to engage with such a big challenge. There are strong ethical, businesses, and One Health reasons why veterinary workplaces must «take action, but it can still feel very daunting to do so»
Purpose of the report
This report is designed to motivate and empower anyone working in veterinary workplaces to take serious action to help decarbonise the sector. We’ve drawn on advice from a wide range of trusted sources and research on tackling climate change, pulling together the information we think is most helpful for our industry.
Key findings and actions
This report provides a comprehensive roadmap for veterinary workplaces to contribute to the UK’s net zero targets. It recognises that responsibility lies with everyone working in veterinary workplaces, including veterinary professionals, team members, business owners and leaders of veterinary organisations. It outlines the key role everyone plays in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, not only through direct actions within the workplace but also by influencing related industries, such as agriculture and pet care. The report draws on the latest research and trusted sources to offer actionable steps for individuals, teams, and organisations at all stages of their sustainability journey. Additionally, it highlights the business and ethical imperatives for immediate action, supported by motivational case studies and resources for deeper engagement
Guidance and resources for veterinary workplaces
We’ve included actions for individuals, teams and the entire veterinary community to consider, providing guidance for everyone, no matter where they are on their sustainability journey. We’ve also included motivational case studies to provide inspiration, and links to useful resources for more detailed information. We hope this will help to break down the challenges and empower everyone to contribute towards our vision for more sustainable veterinary workplaces.
The importance of immediate action and sector leadership
The veterinary sector must act now if it is to maintain trust and credibility, both in mitigating its own environmental footprint and as an advocate for animal health and welfare. In recent years we’ve seen huge efforts from members of our own profession, and from other healthcare sectors, to reduce their carbon footprints. But we know there is much more work to be done to avoid the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, and we hope this report inspires and supports everyone to contribute to our vision for a decarbonised veterinary sector.
Opportunity, influence and leading by example
The carbon footprint of the animals under our care. Veterinary Practice, Mar, 21. Veterinary professionals and their teams have unique opportunities to take action on climate change. Firstly, they have the opportunity to reduce their workplace’s significant carbon footprint, generated through day-to-day activities, such as energy use for running buildings, use of anaesthetic gases, travel and transport, waste generation, purchase of products, use of technology including data storage, and use of financial services including banking and pension providers.
In addition, they have the opportunity to affect the carbon emissions of the many other sectors they are closely linked with. Entrusted with the care of companion animals, and advising on the husbandry and management of livestock, veterinary professionals have enormous potential to influence the carbon footprint of the animals under their care.13 Food producing animals in particular can have a very significant carbon footprint, and with a relatively small number of vets working with these species, each individual has huge potential to make a positive impact when advising clients on ways to lower that environmental impact. Veterinary professionals working with food producing animals can uniquely influence the future of food sustainability and security as vets on farms have the opportunity to reframe advice with a more climate focused lens.
As scientists positioned at the human-animal-environmental interface, skills acquired by veterinary professionals give them an advantage in understanding and communicating climate science. Their work also gives them an insight into the damaging effects that our changing planet is having on animals, which can be useful in topical discussions around sustainability. Veterinary professionals undertake varied roles across a wide range of animal species and workplaces, including in government, research, education, industry and NGOs, so their position as trusted professionals provide ideal opportunities to influence climate action. Leading by example, veterinary professionals and their teams can foster a culture of sustainability that extends beyond their workplaces, contributing to a healthier planet for all species.
