At Burford Lane Vets, we believe that the health of animals, people and the planet are closely connected.
Caring for the environment is essential to the wellbeing of our patients, our team and the wider community. That’s why we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and making sustainability part of everything we do.
Working towards a greener future
We understand that our work – from clinical care to our supply chains – has an environmental impact through the use of resources, emissions and waste. We’re taking action to improve our environmental performance in line with professional and environmental regulations and are building a culture of sustainability throughout the practice.
Smarter resource use
We’re improving resourcefulness by reducing our use of energy, water, fuel, paper and anaesthetic gases, encouraging sustainable travel where possible and improving recycling with lower-impact materials.
Sustainable operations
We’re promoting sustainability by cutting down on single-use plastics, disposables and harmful chemicals, supporting staff wellbeing and local biodiversity, and partnering with like-minded suppliers and contractors.
Responsible use of medicines
We’re ensuring responsible healthcare by promoting health plans and the careful use of antimicrobials and parasiticides, preventing medicine waste through safe disposal, and using technology to support sustainable animal care.
Empowering our team and community
We’re fostering engagement by appointing a Sustainability Champion to lead our green initiatives and involving clients and the wider community in our environmental efforts.