Norbrook Holdings, the Northern Ireland-headquartered veterinary pharmaceuticals group, has published its first-ever sustainability report.
The report highlights how the company recycles 98% of its waste, with a “groundbreaking process” for the 2% non-recyclable waste.
This material is transformed into solid recovered fuel (SRF), which is used by the cement industry as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels, which reduces landfill use and methane emissions and lowering the demand for oil, coal and gas.
Norbrook said that the cumulative effect of its greener energy transition efforts since 2016 have led to a 63% decline in its carbon emissions.
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The report also highlight’s the group efforts in the local community through Norbrook’s “We Care Christmas” programme.
450 employees have donated 2,400 hours to spread holiday cheer in the region by delivering food and toy hampers to over 1,000 families and 1,250 meals to vulnerable groups.
Internationally, Norbrook continues to support upcoming veterinarians in Kenya and Uganda to pave the way for healthier animals and stronger communities in the future.
Shane Relihan, chief operating officer of Norbrook said the sustainability report marks a “significant step” in the group’s commitment to ethical business practices.
“This report underscores the company’s commitment to creating positive environmental and community impacts, while supporting customers with innovative and sustainable solutions.
“The sustainability report is a reflection of our values and showcases our long-term commitment to conducting our business in a way that will endure for generations to come.
“Our employees want to work for a company that is committed to doing the right thing.
“For Norbrook’s customers and partners, this means having greater confidence in our impact and knowing that our commitment to quality and excellence doesn’t happen at the expense of ethical practices.
“This report is more than a milestone for us, it’s a promise to our stakeholders that we will always choose to do the right thing,” he said.
Norbrook, headquartered in Newry, distributes products to over 100 countries, with operations in the UK and Ireland, Europe, US, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
