- Workforce shortages in the veterinary industry
- Economic environment and cost of living crisis
- Increased consolidation and acquisition of independent veterinary practices
- Adverse publicity
- Climate change (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes)
- Potential animal epidemics
- Cyber attacks
- Competition and Markets Authority market review
CVS Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CVS Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 606 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
10.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (for veterinary practices since August 2021)
of total energy
Waste
1.1K tons/year (non-medical) + 577 tons/year (medical)
2023
Energy Use
48.4M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 6.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 606 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced business energy use by 12.3%
- Reduced operational carbon footprint by 11.1%
- Reduced prescriptions of Highest Priority Critically Important Antibiotics (HPCIAs) by 20% over the past two years
- Eliminated the use of Nitrous Oxide in practices
- 100% renewable electricity in veterinary practices since August 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce business energy use by 5%
- Reduce operational carbon footprint by 3%
- Reduce medical waste by 5%
- Reduce medical waste incinerated by 5%
- Increase eNPS score by 5%
📅 Medium-term
- Promote responsible use of antibiotics and reduce their use
- Understand the impact of topical parasiticides on the environment
- Increase % of colleagues saying they feel equally included at work to 85%
- Achieve workforce data completion rates and representation targets for ethnic diversity and disability
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy and CarbonWasteOne HealthPeople DevelopmentWellbeingEquity, Diversity and Inclusion