We're taking climate action
By 2025, our goal is for 100% of our hospitals to be powered by renewable electricity. We’ve made recent progress by signing on to a power-purchase agreement between Mars and Apex Clean energy which will enable construction of a wind farm in Ford Ridge, IL. this agreement will provide clean electricity for our more than 2,000 veterinary hospitals across the U.S.
The turbines at Ford Ridge will generate enough electricity in one minute to power 36 veterinary visits and reduce CO2 by 11 pounds with each appointment. We are working with our UK and Europe based hospitals to source renewable electricity by 2025.
People, pets, and the planet: Mars Veterinary Health announces plans for 100% renewable electricity for all 2,000+ U.S. hospitals.
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Climate
change
We are helping combat the climate crisis with a science-based approach to reduce emissions, source renewable electricity, and improve energy efficiency.
Pharmaceutical
stewardship
We are committed to doing our part to protect the efficacy of antimicrobials through responsible use.
Waste
Reduction
We aim to increasingly reduce our hospital waste by reducing the materials and packaging we use, reusing products when safe to do so, and an increasing recycling.
Preserving the power of antimicrobials
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antibiotic prescribing are inextricably linked. As veterinary professionals, we play a vital role in reducing the need for antibiotics and limiting opportunities for antimicrobial-resistant strains to develop. Given incorrect use and overuse of antibiotics is a major driver of resistance, we are focused on assessing our use of antimicrobials and bolstering our approaches to responsible pharmaceutical stewardship, particularly in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
