VetStrategy Canada Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries (Groupe Vétérinaire Daubigny Inc., Dr. Michelle Cutler Veterinary Professional Corporation, 0980040 B.C. Ltd., VetStrategy Alberta Inc., VetStrategy Manitoba Veterinary Corporation, 3309125 Nova Scotia Limited)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Modern Slavery
- Human Trafficking
- Forced Labor
- Child Labor
- Human Rights
Social Achievements
- Over 89% of centrally-contracted suppliers signed up to IVC Evidensia Group’s Code of Conduct or provided their own equivalent.
- 100% of IVC Evidensia Group Executive Committee members trained on modern slavery awareness.
- Over 76% of IVC Evidensia Group employees trained on modern slavery awareness.
- 100% of senior management, HR & Procurement personnel trained on modern slavery awareness.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Supplier Assessment Process to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 or corresponding local laws.
- Rolled out a Speak-Up (Whistleblowing) Policy globally in November 2021.
- Established a confidential and anonymous reporting service for employees in Canada (administered by Lighthouse Services).
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- By 2025, suppliers representing at least 95% of spend will have committed to the Code of Conduct.
Environmental Challenges
- Risk of modern slavery associated with temporary staff (crematorium operations, distribution services), and local contractors (gardening, window cleaning).
- Higher risk of modern slavery in certain industries (manufacturing, agriculture) and with migrant workers.
- Need for improved understanding of risk related to local contractors.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on improving understanding of risk associated with temporary staff and local contractors.
- Strengthening controls and training/guidance for clinic teams and local contractors.
- Consolidating the Group supplier base for better governance, risk assessment, and due diligence.
- Developing a remediation policy.
- Implementing a dedicated ESG risk assessment and due diligence system.
- Reviewing locum recruitment processes with suppliers.
- Developing training resources for SMEs providing services to clinics.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Enhanced Supplier Evaluation for high-risk suppliers (including physical audits and management interviews).
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Assessment Process
- Electronic Supplier Assessment Process for new suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Canada)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Initiatives to combat modern slavery and child labor contribute to decent work and economic growth.