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.
Dechra donated £330,000 to community causes in 28 countries
Under Strong Communities, the company also awarded £45,000 in veterinary scholarships. Employees logged 4,200 volunteer hours across 18 countries.
CEO Jesper Nordengaard said sustainability is "not separate from our strategy." Christopher Tickner, Ph.D., Senior Director, Health, Safety and Sustainability, said it shapes decisions across the business to build resilience and drive performance.
Dechra targets Scope 3 emissions from anesthetic gases
Dechra plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from anesthetic gases and to introduce nature metrics. It also plans to expand programs that strengthen the human-animal bond in communities worldwide. The company says it will deliver near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets across its value chain.