Climate Change Data

AniCura AB

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Medical Quality
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Antibiotic Use Reduction

Social Achievements

  • Launched AniCura Graduate Programme for veterinarians.
  • Launched Engage – AniCura’s new leadership & business development program.
  • Implemented 100% illness compensation during the first two weeks of sick leave due to COVID-19.
  • Provided psychological support services for employees during COVID-19.
  • High employee engagement (86% proud of working at AniCura) according to 2020 employee survey.

Governance Achievements

  • Established QualiCura medical quality development program (since 2015).

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • 5% antibiotic use by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and employee wellbeing.
  • Need to improve and harmonize diversified infrastructure and systems.
  • Insufficient competence development discussions among employees (52% in 2020).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed clinical webinars and checklists to support employees during COVID-19.
  • Formed a Business Continuity Team to manage the COVID-19 situation.
  • Implemented digital formats for employee training and communication.
  • Provided 100% illness compensation and extended care leave for employees during COVID-19.
  • Offered psychological support services for employees during COVID-19.
  • Investing in more advanced medical equipment, facilities and associate’s future development.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Associate Wellbeing
  • Patient Safety
  • Preventive Care
  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Introduced sustainable commuting alternatives in Germany.
  • Implemented detergent-free cleaning and phasing out of harmful disinfectants.
  • AniCura Stroowaert implemented sustainable solutions like low energy consumption, waste sorting, and a natural meadow area.

Social Achievements

  • Improved Associate satisfaction scores.
  • Launched AniCura Graduate Program for newly graduated veterinarians.
  • Offered free counselor support in Iberia and Russia.
  • Introduced Mental Health First Aid in Sweden.
  • Implemented a new working condition package in the Netherlands focusing on personal development.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated QualiCura quality program to include 14 focus areas.
  • Implemented a digital document management system in Germany.
  • Updated AniCura’s Code of Conduct for Suppliers.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce antibiotic use to less than 5% by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Antimicrobial resistance.
  • Overweight pets.
  • Shortage of veterinary nurses in Italy.
  • Shortage of specialists in Norway.
  • Need for improved communication and training in anesthesia.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Measuring antibiotic use and developing guidelines.
  • Implementing Body Condition Scoring (BSC).
  • Initiating a training program for nurses in Italy.
  • Developing a program for small-animal specialists in Norway.
  • Developing a comprehensive anesthesia training program.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Updated Code of Conduct for Suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities