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Dechra Cuts Scope 1-2 Emissions 27%, Invests 9.6% of Revenue in R&D

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Dechra Cuts Scope 1-2 Emissions 27%, Invests 9.6% of Revenue in R&D

BOSTON – October 29, 2026 -- Dechra, a global veterinary specialty care company, reported a 27% cut in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since its baseline year and R&D spending equal to 9.6% of global revenue in fiscal 2026. The figures come from its 2026 Sustainability Report.

Dechra recycles, reuses or recovers 98% of its waste

The report is organized around four pillars: Sustainable Innovation, Resilient Planet, Thriving People and Strong Communities. Dechra used sustainable sources, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, for more than 98% of its paper-based product packaging. Its 98% waste figure includes incineration with heat recovery, composting, anaerobic digestion and solvent recovery.

Dechra Academy logged 33,785 learning hours across 40 countries

Under the Thriving People pillar, employees accrued 33,785 hours of learning through Dechra Academy, which operates in 40 countries.