At Joii Vet Care, we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint. We understand that the well-being of animals, humans, and the environment are deeply interconnected. We recognize that our operations have an environmental impact through the use of resources, emissions, and waste production. Our goal is to continuously improve our environmental practices in line with industry regulations.
We aim to lessen the ecological impact of our clinical activities and foster a more sustainable approach among clients, colleagues, and suppliers across our business. We are also committed to helping our staff expand their knowledge of sustainability and apply it toward building a more environmentally responsible practice.
We are focused on reducing our carbon footprint through actions such as:
- Practicing responsible resource managementÂ
- Minimizing energy, water, fuel, anaesthetic gases, paper, and other resource consumption
- Supporting sustainable travel initiatives whenever possible
- Enhancing waste management by reducing waste generation, increasing recycling efforts, and choosing materials with lower environmental impact
- Operating sustainably by cutting back on single-use plastics, disposable products, and harmful chemicals
- Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees
- Promoting biodiversity in our surroundings
- Collaborating with suppliers and contractors who share sustainable objectives
- Using medications responsibly
- Supporting health plans and promoting responsible use of antimicrobials and parasiticides
- Preventing drug waste and ensuring safe disposal
- Leveraging technology to improve animal health and welfare sustainably
- Encouraging and empowering our team, clients, and local community
- Establishing a ‘green group’ to lead sustainability initiatives and motivate the broader team
- Sharing our progress and sustainability journey with our clients and the community
We are committed to ongoing improvement by regularly reviewing our progress, setting new targets, and ensuring that environmental considerations are central to our decision-making processes.