Henry Schein Champions Sustainable Business Practices With the Launch of Practice Green in North America
Henry Schein (NASDAQ: HSIC) launched the Practice Green initiative on Earth Day 2023, aimed at promoting sustainability among health care professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Building on its Global Reflections® Program since 2008, Practice Green provides eco-friendly services, solutions, and support for dental and medical practitioners to adopt sustainable practices. The initiative includes a selection of 'green' dental products and aims for continuous expansion. Additionally, Henry Schein announced carbon neutral shipping in the U.S. for April, enhancing its commitment to environmental responsibility. The company is also working towards net-zero global emissions by 2050 and has formed an Environmental Impact Council to guide its sustainability efforts.
- Launch of the Practice Green initiative promoting sustainability in healthcare.
- Expansion of eco-friendly product offerings for dental and medical practitioners.
- Commitment to carbon neutral shipping in the U.S. during April 2023.
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New Initiative Encourages Health Care Professionals to Adopt a Greener Business Approach and a Shared Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
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Since 2008, Henry Schein has encouraged its customers to purchase environmentally friendlier products through the
“At Henry Schein, environmental stewardship is a pillar of our corporate citizenship, reflecting a sustainable approach to conducting business and offering solutions to our customers,” said
The Practice Green portfolio includes a curated collection of dental products selected by Henry Schein as ‘green’ based on supplier partner product information. These ‘green’ products fall into at least one of the following categories: reusable, contain recycled materials, can be recycled, are biodegradable, or are from a sustainable source. Medical products presently are being reviewed for inclusion as part of the portfolio. Click here for a video about the program’s mission.
In addition to the launch of Practice Green, Henry Schein is celebrating
Henry Schein is continuously strengthening its approach to measuring, monitoring, and reporting on its carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. For example, in 2021, Henry Schein signed the Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to set a long-term, science-based emissions reduction target in order to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050.
Additionally, to guide the Company's efforts and education related to environmental sustainability, Henry Schein established an
Henry Schein, with its global reach, occupies a unique position within an ecosystem of suppliers, business partners, and customers. As such, the Company strives to achieve an ethical, inclusive, circular, and carbon-neutral supply chain and innovates for sustainability.
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