Welcome to our 2025 Sustainability Report

Who We Are

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products worldwide.

Our Purpose

The sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

Our Vision

We will be the global leader in specialty care, known for helping veterinary health professionals become ever better at what they do.

We look at everything from The Veterinary Perspective, truly understand their needs and are by their side enabling them to find the right solutions for their patients every day.

They trust our deep expertise and advocate our products and services to animal owners, making us their partner of choice. We are easy to do business with, bring a constant flow of innovation to market and deliver excellence in everything we do from product discovery to customer service.

Through collaboration, we help strengthen communities and achieve better outcomes for animals, their owners, our people, and the environment.

Our Mission

We provide veterinary health professionals with the right solutions and suppport, enabling them to improve the lives of animals and their owners.

How We Make a Difference

Our Sustainability Framework

Together, building a more resilient future for all. At Dechra, we aspire to lead the animal health industry with our sustainability led business strategy, strengthening the resilience of our business, the veterinary professionals and the animals and communities they serve, and the planet we all share. This ambition drives our Sustainability Strategy and inspires collaborative action for our shared future.

Sustainable Innovation

We develop evidence based innovations for sustainable animal health and wellbeing

Resilient Planet

We conserve our natural resources to foster a more resilient planet

Thriving People

We care about the wellbeing of our employees and our veterinary customers

Strong Communities

We strengthen the social, economic and environmental health and welfare of local communities

Our Value Chain

Dechra’s value chain spans the entire lifecycle of our veterinary pharmaceutical products from research and development through to sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and responsible product use and disposal. We collaborate closely with our global network of suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics partners, and customers to ensure our products are produced and delivered responsibly and sustainably.
Through this integrated approach, Dechra aims to create long term value for animals, people, and the planet while supporting a resilient and responsible veterinary healthcare industry.
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Own operations
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Upstream – Purchased goods
Upstream – Purchased services
Upstream – Supplier workforce
Upstream – Regulatory bodies
Own operations – Internal workforce
Own operations – Governance teams
Own operations – Communities
Own operations – Veterinary professionals
Downstream – Distributors
Downstream – Retail partners
Downstream – End users
Downstream – Consumers
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Stakeholders

1Purchased Goods: Raw material manufacturers, packaging, Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs)
2Purchased Services: Logistics, warehousing, capital goods
3Supplier workforce
4Internal workforce
5Regulatory bodies
6In-house Sustainability, HR, and Governance teams
7Local communities
8Veterinary professionals and practices
9Companion animal owners and farmers
10Wholesalers, distributors, retail partners
11End users

Material Issues Considered

1Environmental impact of material sourcing (ESRS E1–E3)
2Labour rights and working conditions in the supply chain (ESRS S2 / G1)
3Modern Slavery and Human Rights risks (ESRS S2 / S3)
4Resource and Transport related emissions and efficiency (ESRS E5)
5Ethical Procurement and Traceability (ESRS E4)
6Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ESRS S1)
7Energy efficiency and carbon footprint (ESRS E1)
8Water usage and discharge (ESRS E3)
9Health, safety, and wellbeing (ESRS S1)
10Animal welfare & product stewardship; internal sustainability governance & reporting (ESRS G1)
11Resource Use – Waste (ESRS E5)
12Pollution of Water and Soil (ESRS E2)
13Biodiversity and Ecosystems (ESRS E4)
14Product environmental safety (ESRS S4)
15Education and awareness (ESRS S4)
16Customer satisfaction and complaints management (ESRS S4)
17Labour rights & working conditions in the supply chain (ESRS S2 / G1)
18Modern Slavery and Human Rights risks (ESRS S2 / S3)
19Resource & Transport related emissions and efficiency (ESRS E5)