Sustainable Innovation

Sustainable
Innovation

We develop evidence based innovations for sustainable animal health and wellbeing.

Veterinarians can depend on us to receive niche and novel products to broaden their animal treatment options, knowing these are developed and delivered with sustainability in mind.

Key Areas of Action

Investing in innovative, sustainable product development
Sourcing goods and materials responsibly
Embedding sustainability reviews across operations and partnerships
Advancing sustainable transport and distribution practices
Streamlining sourcing and delivery for efficiency
Designing packaging to meet eco standards
Applying circularity: avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle

Evidence of Actions

Investment of £77 million in Research & Development
Creation of new Global Marketing & Technical Excellence Team
Launch of cross functional Design to Value initiative

Focus Areas

Innovating a broad portfolio of specialist animal therapeutics
Delivering sustainable solutions

Stakeholders

Employees
Veterinary Professionals
Suppliers

Case study

Revolutionising Vaccine Packaging

We have transformed the way we package vaccines and delivering environmental benefits without compromising quality or efficiency.

By automating our packing line and transitioning to standardised vials, we were able to redesign packaging. This resulted in a leaner, smarter solution that eliminates plastic lids and reduces tray wall thickness, making each pack significantly lighter and more sustainable.

This led to significant benefits including:

83% reduction in plastic use, equivalent of saving 4.2 tonnes of plastic annually;
a corresponding drop in CO²e emissions; and
enhanced supply chain efficiency and operational performance.

This initiative is a powerful example of how sustainable innovation can drive measurable change. By embedding environmental thinking into our operations, we are reducing our footprint and streamlining business efficiencies.

Case study

Launching the World’s First Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist

We have broken new ground in sustainable veterinary practice with the launch of the Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris.

The VGTC looks to help veterinary teams reduce the environmental impact of surgical procedures, and consolidates equine and companion animal perioperative guidelines into an easy-to-use format, supported by an evidence based compendium. Developed over 18 months by an international expert working group and independently peer-reviewed, the VGTC has gained endorsement from leading veterinary organisations, including ANZCVS, BEVA, BVNA, ECVN, ECVS and RCVS Knowledge.

The initiative was conceived by us, recognising the potential to adapt sustainability principles already established in human medical “Green Theatre” checklist for veterinary perioperative care. Working in collaboration with the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) and other specialists, the concept developed into a cross-specialism project designed to embed OneHealth principles and sustainability into everyday veterinary procedures.

We are rolling out a comprehensive internal training and awareness programme to embed the Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist across operations. In parallel, an education initiative in partnership with the AVA and RCVS Knowledge is being developed, ensuring that veterinary teams worldwide have access to the tools, guidance and support needed to adopt sustainable perioperative practices.

By equipping veterinary teams with practical, evidence-based tools, the VGTC demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can advance both animal welfare and environmental sustainability. It reflects our commitment to leading veterinary sustainability worldwide.