- Shortage of veterinary professionals across markets, exacerbated by Brexit and increased minimum salaries for immigrants
- Challenging economic climate, particularly in the UK, leading customers to delay or forgo advanced clinical procedures
- Highly fragmented European market with nascent corporate operations
- Competition & Markets Authority investigation into the veterinary sector
Hecate Holdco Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Hecate Holdco Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 303 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.3K tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
100% (UK)
of total energy
Energy Use
20.9K MWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 303 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 4.5K tCO2e/year (Medivet Group Limited) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- UK practices use 100% renewable energy
- Stopped using plastic bags several years ago and uses alternatives made from sugar cane
- Smart meters being installed in all practices to better track energy usage
- Reduced total energy consumed by 6.4%
- Reduced total emissions by 5.1%
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Employee well-beingDiversity & InclusionCommunity InvestmentEnvironmental SustainabilityResponsible Procurement