Sustainability Report 2024
Our Performance
Providing Sustainable Products, Education and Technical Support
Summary
Why it matters
We are a veterinary pharmaceutical company; our priority is the health and welfare of animals and everything we do is with this priority in mind.
Our Objectives
- Develop and promote products to improve animal health and welfare sustainably
- Maintain and improve the knowledge and skills of veterinarians
- Act with honesty and integrity
Our Performance
- 7.8% of revenue invested in R&D
- 85,865 of CPD hours provided globally
- Value chain sustainability assessment ongoing, with 77 entities assessed this year
Applicable UN SDGs
Enabling a More Resilient Planet
Summary
Why it matters
We recognise the importance of good environmental practices across our operations.
Our Objectives
- Reduce GHG emissions and waste to landfill, use water responsibly and protect biodiversity
- Recover, reduce, recycle and reuse
- Implement sustainable packaging and decrease plastic usage
Our Performance
- SBTi approval of Scope 1, 2 & 3 near term, long term and net zero targets
- 23.3% reduction in carbon intensity ratio for Scope 3
- 42% waste recycled or reused
Applicable UN SDGs
Supporting the Wellbeing and Development of Employees
Summary
Why it matters
Our people are our greatest asset. We aim to be a purpose led business driven by high performing and committed teams.
Our Objectives
- Comply with national legal requirements regarding wages and working hours
- Reinforce health and safety practices with a culture of zero harm
- Eliminate the gender pay gap
Our Performance
- Maintained the Living Wage or equivalent globally
- 13 Lost Time Accidents
- Gender pay gap at 9.6% in Dechra Limited
Applicable UN SDGs
Contributing to the Community
Summary
Why it matters
We believe that it is important to give back to the communities in which we live and operate.
Our Objectives
- The donation of time, products and skills to local charities
- Maintain Regional Giving Committees
Our Performance
- £313,021 cash donations
- £76,878 product donations
- 5,322 hours spent in the community
Applicable UN SDGs
