- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted fundraising and retail income; reduced intake and rehoming numbers by 50% and 55% respectively; increased average length of stay of animals; challenges in maintaining social distancing in veterinary work; delays in probate processing and HMRC approval of estate accounts; change in pet profile with more medical or behavioral issues; restrictions on rehoming due to COVID-19 regulations; lower numbers of pets in care due to reduced intake; challenges in maintaining social distancing in veterinary work.
Wood Green Animal Shelters
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, Wood Green Animal Shelters disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 220.12 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
220.12 tCO2e/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Energy Use
702.0K kWh/year (from renewable sources)
2020-04 to 2021-03
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed double glazing, LED lighting with movement detectors, lowered office ceiling to reduce energy use, commissioned wind turbine upgrade; reduced total CO2e emissions to 220.12 tCO2e, equivalent to 0.89 tCO2e per FTE employee; utilized 702,000 kWh of renewable energy from wind turbine and solar panels (equivalent to 164 tCO2e emission reduction).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop more community partnerships; increase fostering provision; roll out digital workshops; increase accessibility to support services; update IT systems; open new cat care centre.
📅 Medium-term
- Redevelop small pet accommodation; continue filming of The Dog House.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Animal WelfareEnvironmental SustainabilityCommunity Engagement