Brook Farm Veterinary Center

Sustainability Story

We have long been interested in operating ethically and with concern for people and the planet. We regularly measure our impact in a variety of ways, and it made sense to us to begin measuring our climate impact to ensure that we are operating ethically and sustainably.

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What is Climate Neutrality

A state in which human activities result in no net effect on the climate system. Requires balancing of residual greenhouse gas emissions with reductions or removals. All Climate Neutral Certified brands must meet climate neutrality standards for measuring, offsetting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from making and delivering products and services.

This certification covers business activities and operations for the following brands :

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Brook Farm Veterinary Center achieved Climate Neutral Certification as part of 's certification process. 's measurement, offsetting and reduction plans fully account for Brook Farm Veterinary Center's 2021 emissions

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01 Measure

Brook Farm Veterinary Center measured Scope 1, 2 and 3 cradle-to-customer emissions following categories and approaches established in the Climate Neutral standards.

GHG Scope 1

GHG Protocol Scope 1

Emissions from energy used in buildings, fleets, and equipment.

1 tCO2e

147 tCO2e

GHG Scope 3

GHG Protocol Scope 3

Emissions from raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, air travel, and other activities in the supply chain.

152 tCO2e

Total Emissions

Total Carbon Emissions

The sum of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

300 tCO2e

02 Offset

Brook Farm Veterinary Center invested in projects outside of their value chain to compensate for all of their measured carbon emissions. This step supports their climate neutrality designation, and enables Brook Farm Veterinary Center to take responsibility for historical emissions that can’t be reduced.

Total Investment in Carbon Credits

$4,225.00

Brook Farm Veterinary Center's credits came from:

Emissions Offset

Offset equivalency

For reference, reducing a footprint by 1000 tonnes is roughly equal to removing 230 passenger vehicles from the road for a year.

300 tCO2e

Lifetime Emissions Offsets

tCO2e

03 Reduce

Brook Farm Veterinary Center has set targets and identified actions to reduce their emissions from operations and their supply chain. These actions will enable Brook Farm Veterinary Center to emit fewer emissions in the future.

Mid Term Targets

We commit to reducing 2022 Scope 1 & 2 emissions 50% by 2030.

Brook Farm Veterinary Center has committed to reducing emissions by .

This target is aligned with global trajectories to limit climate warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Mid Term Targets

We commit to reducing 2022 Scope 1 & 2 emissions 50% by 2030.

This target is aligned with global trajectories to limit climate warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Reduction Actions

Brook Farm Veterinary Center is implementing a Reduction Action Plan to reduce emissions from within its own operations and supply chain.

Current Year Reduction Actions

What We’re Reducing

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

How We'll Reduce It

Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by turning off equipment and adjusting thermostats in our hospital.

What We’re Reducing

Operational waste

How We'll Reduce It

Reduce waste from consumable materials by 30% through reducing use in our hospital.

What We’re Reducing

Capital expenditures

How We'll Reduce It

Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of medical equipment to 3 to 5 years in our hospital.

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Operational waste
Capital expenditures

In Progress Reductions

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Operational waste
Capital expenditures

Completed Reductions