Our commitment to a sustainable future

It’s important that we do all we can to limit our environmental impact, and we’re determined to deliver a greener pawprint. That’s why we’ve created a programme, to address all areas of our operation and ensure we’re on track to meet our goals of a sustainable future. The elements of this programme are outlined below and will help us deliver a greener pawprint.

How we deliver a greener pawprint

Circular Economy

The foundation of any sustainability agenda: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink.

Products

As a wholesaler we are committed to sustainable sourcing.

Digital First

Advancement through technology; reducing our reliance on consumables and waste.

Transport

The road to sustainability, adopting new technologies to reduce our carbon pawprint.

Facilities & Infrastructure

Creating a sustainable workplace and reducing the impact that our facilities and infrastructure have on the environment. Spitfire House recently achieved a grade A EPC rating, making us one step closer to reducing our impact on the environment.

Customer Participation

How you can help us deliver a greener pawprint.

Help us deliver a greener pawprint

We’re proud of our ambitious plans for sustainability and we’re committed to delivering a greener pawprint, but to meet our targets, we need your help.

Returning your tote boxes
Use our waste collection service
Combine your pharmaceutical and consumables order
Choose sustainable products
Improved stock control & reduced returns

The Circular Economy

The foundation of any sustainability policy; we’re committed to supporting the transition towards a circular economy by challenging ourselves to focus on the four core steps:

Reduce the unnecessary use of raw materials and the amount of waste we produce.
Reuse materials where possible, especially those that may have been considered disposable.
Recycle items that are at the end of their lifecycle into something new and useful.
Rethink our use and choice of products in the first instance, is there a more sustainable solution?

Our ultimate aim is to reduce to a minimum the amount of waste we produce as a business.