Through our work with veterinary professionals, BSAVA recognises the importance of a One Health approach to ensure the health of animals, people, and the environment. We acknowledge that our operations have an effect on the environment in terms of the use of raw materials, emissions to air and water, and waste generation, and seek to minimise the impact of our work on the environment.
The BSAVA Sustainability Working Group (SWG) was established in 2020 and demonstrates BSAVA commitment towards environmental sustainability and will assist small animal practices to work towards sustainable ways of working. Those who are interested in finding out more about the work of the Sustainability Working Group can contact sustainability@bsava.com
Our Progress
BSAVA is a member of Investors in the Environment (iiE). We received Silver Accreditation from iiE in 2023, and are currently working towards Green Accreditation. You can view the certificate here, as well as the accreditation report.
Activities of note include:
- Investing in electric vehicle charging stations and a major solar panel installation at Woodrow House (BSAVA’s office).
- Being signed up to Publishing Declares, as major publishers.
- Working alongside Vet Sustain, including co-funding the development of the Vet Sustain Carbon Calculator and being a founding member of the new Veterinary Sustainability Roundtable, to collaborate on sustainability issues in veterinary practice.
- Running a major series on sustainability topics in Companion and hosting a collection of sustainability resources in our Library.
- Participating in the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance – Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA-CAE) and the annual Animal Medicines Amnesty.