Practice Green
Protecting the Planet for a Healthier Future
At Henry Schein we are working to reduce our environmental impact and promote responsible business practices in our own operations and supply chain, in collaboration with our suppliers, partners, and customers. Based on our ability to maximize impact, we focus principally on four environmental areas:
Henry Schein's Four Environmental Focus Areas
Our Commitment
We are committed to climate action and transparency by continuously strengthening our approach to measuring, monitoring, and reporting on our carbon emissions and other environmental impacts.
Carbon Neutrality
We aspire to be carbon neutral in our supply chain by 2050 or sooner and have committed to Science-Based Targets and to set our science-based net zero target by the end of 2023. Aligning our climate ambitions with the goals of the Paris Agreement and what climate science deems necessary to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Latest News
Henry Schein New Zealand - Tree Planting Initiative with Kaipatiki Project
The Henry Schein NZ team recently partnered with Kaipātiki Project, participating in a local tree planting initiative, planting 80 trees within Eskdale Reserve on the North Shore in Auckland. We had a variety of trees, shrubs and ground cover plants which will enable growth in vulnerable areas, and to support the banks and streams to protect wildlife and fish that reside in these reserves. With the amount of rainfall Auckland has had in the area, the soil was nice and damp and will allow the trees to establish and thrive in preparation for a warm summer ahead.
Henry Schein New Zealand - Toitu enviromark® bronze certified organisation
As part of our activities around Practice Green, Henry Schein New Zealand is excited to announce our partnership with Toitū Envirocare and the recent achievement of the Toitū enviromark® bronze certification.
Henry Schein New Zealand Launches Sustainability Initiative Practice Green
Henry Schein New Zealand is delighted to announce the launch of Practice Green, a sustainability initiative aimed at empowering healthcare providers in New Zealand and around the world to adopt greener practices. Through this program, Henry Schein will offer environmentally friendly products, services, and support to help dental professionals deliver high-quality care while reducing their environmental impact, as well as making improvements to all parts of the supply chain to reduce the environmental impact.
Our Practice Green Messages
Practice Green is designed to empower the health care community to positively impact the future of the planet by reducing the ecological footprint and promoting sustainability – both in daily life and while at work.
Our goal is to help health care professionals to increase their sustainability efforts while continuing to provide high-quality patient care.
Henry Schein customers can rely on us to provide a selection of products, resources, and services to help create a greener practice.
We recognise that with our global environmental footprint and unique position within an ecosystem of relationships with suppliers, business partners, and customers, we can be a driving force for sustainability.
As a global distributor of health care solutions, Henry Schein supports its customers and their journey towards enhancing environmental sustainability.
Through Practice Green, Henry Schein will offer customers solutions that will help to implement practical ways to become more sustainable, while following the current health and safety legislation and providing high-quality patient care.
We scale our environmental impact downstream in our supply chain by encouraging our customers to go green in their health care practices and adopt a shared commitment to sustainability.
This program aligns with our commitment to mitigate our impact on the climate, reduce waste to landfills, and recycle and reuse valuable materials while practicing smart and efficient use of energy and water resources.
At Henry Schein, we are dedicated to managing our activities to protect the earth. We support the environmental sustainability efforts of our customers, and together, we can build a healthier world for all.
More Information
For more information on Henry Schein’s global Environmental Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, please see our Corporate Citizenship website or check the ESG - At a Glance document.
Disclaimer: the products provided in the Practice Green portfolio has been carefully selected by Henry Schein as ‘green’ based on the marketing information provided by the supplier partner for the product that it is either reusable, contains recycled materials, can be recycled or are biodegradable, or are from a sustainable source.
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