This tool helps veterinarians meet the demands for climate data from partners, creditors, and customers – particularly relevant for livestock veterinarians who need to provide data to farmers participating in climate audits.
The Veterinary Carbon Calculator, developed in partnership with Investors in the Environment (an environmental accreditation scheme) and Vet Sustain, was launched in Denmark in June 2024, with work underway to expand the tool for other geographies. This climate tool calculates the carbon footprint of a veterinary practice using industry-specific data. It can calculate 'scope 1' and 'scope 2' emissions and provides an easy-to-read report that can be used with banks, partners, customers, or for reporting data to authorities.
The tool incorporates veterinary-specific key figures for electricity, consumption, travel, and water, based on typical veterinary operations. This makes it simpler and more straightforward for practice owners to manage their climate data. Practices will be able to benchmark themselves against other practices both nationally and internationally.
Advice on how individual practices can address their climate data is also available, including suggestions on how to reduce their environmental impact.
The Veterinary Carbon Calculator is available via the Vet Sustain website.
The Danish Veterinary Carbon Calculator can be accessed through the Vet Sustain Website.