ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
PURPOSE
Greater Springfield Veterinary recognises that climate change poses a critical threat to the animals we love and need; wildlife, livestock and companion animals. See the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Synthesis Report.
In alignment with the value ‘Care for the World – Take the Long-Term View’, Greater Springfield Veterinary is dedicated to promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability across our hospitals.
Our team is committed to minimising carbon emissions, waste production and water usage.
Greater Springfield Veterinary owner and director Dr Jeannet Kessels has been instrumental in founding and Chairing Vets for Climate Action, which has in turn established the Climate Care Program, in which Greater Springfield Veterinary are active participants.
As members of the Australian Veterinary Association, Greater Springfield Veterinary endorses the AVA policy on Climate Change and Animal Health, Welfare and Production.
Greater Springfield Veterinary supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (#6,7,8,11,13,15).
This policy outlines Greater Springfield Veterinary’s commitment to sustainability, setting forth measurable goals to assess and minimise environmental impact.
CARBON EMMISIONS:
Goal: To achieve carbon neutral status for Springfield Veterinary Hosptial by March 2024. To decrease carbon emissions at all locations by 20% by 2027. *Figures are based on baseline 2022 calendar year.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT:
Goal: Reduce waste sent to landfill by 60% by December 2023.
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SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT:
Goal: To source veterinary products and office supplies with the highest environmental sustainability credentials, prioritising products that are certified carbon neutral. Greater Springfield Veterinary aims to have conducted a procurement audit and reassessed our supply chain by December 2023.
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WATER CONSERVATION:
Goal: to reduce the water consumed by each full-time employee equivalent by 25% by December 2023.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Goal: Participate in a minimum of three local environmental initiatives or educational events annually.
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND MONITORING:
Goal: Regularly review and update Greater Springfield Veterinary’s environmental policy and goals to stay aligned with emerging best practices and technologies.
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Providing Professional Pet Care to the Following Suburbs:
Springfield Lakes, Greater Springfield, Camira, Gailes, Redbank Plains, Springfield, Augustine Heights, White Rock, Collingwood Park, Goodna, Spring Mountain, Greenbank, Bellbird Park, Flinders View, Ripley, South Ripley.
We recognise and pay our respects to the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul peoples as the traditional owners of this land which was never ceded.
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