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Posted: 21st August 2024

BVNA retains ‘Silver’ environmental accreditation
The BVNA hopes to “lead by example” through reducing its environmental impact.
The award recognises the work done to reduce the BVNA’s environmental impact.

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has retained its ‘Silver’ accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE).

The ‘Silver’ award recognises organisations that are beginning to develop organisational change by analysing data, making improvements measured through performance tracking, and working towards wider sustainable development.

The BVNA has carried out a number of measures as part of its commitment to reduce its environmental impact.

The organisation has cut the number of onsite meetings, reducing the related carbon footprint by 35 per cent. It has also introduced a travel policy to encourage the use of more sustainable modes of transport, encouraged recycling at BVNA Congress, communicated positive environmental practices with the profession, and moved to digital alternatives where possible – including developing the digital offering of the Veterinary Nursing Journal.

Lyndsay Hughes, BVNA president, said: “We are delighted that BVNA has once again been recognised with ‘Silver’ iiE accreditation for our work to reduce our environmental impact.

“We have aimed to improve sustainability across all our activities since 2020, where we have seen a marked decrease in BVNA’s overall carbon footprint. As part of our 2023/2024 strategic plan, we are committed to continuing these efforts.

“I would like to thank BVNA office and accounts manager Angela Mariconda, who has been a driving force for change since BVNA started work towards our first iiE award. We hope to lead by example, to encourage other veterinary nurses and businesses to consider how they may reduce the environmental impact of veterinary workplaces.”

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