New initiative encourages healthcare professionals to adopt greener business methods and a shared commitment to environmental sustainability.
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC) today announced the launch of Practice Green, a global initiative to encourage healthcare practitioners to become greener, in the United States and Canada. practice green Designed to help empower the healthcare community to build sustainable practices for a healthier planet.
Since 2008, Henry Schein has been encouraging its customers to buy more environmentally friendly products through the US Global Reflections® program, which evolved into Practice Green™ launched earlier this year in the EMEA region and Australia. Through the new program, environmental services, solutions and support will be provided to help dental and medical clients in the U.S. and Canada implement practical ways to become more sustainable while adhering to current health and safety guidelines and providing high-quality care sex. The program’s offerings will continue to expand over time with the addition of new products, services and solutions as Practice Green evolves to meet the changing healthcare environment.
“At Henry Schein, environmental stewardship is a pillar of our corporate citizenship and reflects our sustainable approach to doing business and delivering solutions to our customers,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Practice Green reinforces our values and we are delighted to launch this initiative in honor of Earth Day, echoing our belief that we must collectively invest in our planet. Henry Schein has a unique opportunity to engage our clients in this Working, through our collective responsibility, we can help accelerate the transition to a green economy that is equitable and prosperous for all.”
The Practice Green portfolio includes “green” dental products selected by Henry Schein based on supplier partner product information. These “green” products fall into at least one of the following categories: reusable, contain recycled materials, recyclable, biodegradable or from sustainable sources. Medical products are currently under review for inclusion in the portfolio. Click here Get a video about this scheduled task.
In addition to launching Practice Green, Henry Schein is celebrating Earth Day by implementing carbon-neutral shipping across its US network in April. This is in line with the company’s commitment to mitigate its climate impact, reduce landfill waste, recycle and reuse valuable materials, while practicing smart and efficient use of energy and water.
Henry Schein is continually enhancing its approach to measuring, monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. For example, in 2021, Henry Schein sign The business ambitions of the 1.5⁰C Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), working to develop a long-term, science-based emission reduction target to achieve global net-zero emissions by 2050.
In addition, to guide the company’s efforts and education on environmental sustainability, Henry Siang established an Environmental Impact Council in 2022, which is composed of a global cross-functional senior leadership team, including Henry Siang board member Kurt Kuehn and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s Standards Committee, and former Chief Financial Officer of United Parcel Service, Inc., as advisor. The council’s mission is to drive environmental impact and outcomes, making Henley the brand of choice for healthcare professionals around the world, advancing work for a healthier planet and healthier people.
With its global reach, Henry Schein occupies a unique position within an ecosystem of suppliers, business partners and customers. Therefore, the company strives for an ethical, inclusive, circular and carbon-neutral supply chain and innovates for sustainable development.
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About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC) is a solutions company for healthcare professionals, powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 22,000 Team Schein members worldwide, the company’s network of trusted advisors provides more than 300 valuable solutions to more than 1 million customers worldwide that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our business, clinical, technology and supply chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can deliver quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional healthcare clinics, and other alternative care settings.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, and our distribution centers carry a curated selection of over 300,000 brand name products and Henry Schein corporate brand products.
Henry Schein, a Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500® Index, is headquartered in Melville, New York, with operations or affiliates in 32 countries. The company’s sales will reach $12.6 billion in 2022, representing a CAGR of approximately 12.1% since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.
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