# Brook Farm Veterinary Center

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2023
**Certified since:** 2023
**Industry:** Professional Services
**Website:** https://www.brookfarmveterinarycenter.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://www.brookfarmveterinarycenter.com/impact

## Sustainability story

We have long been interested in operating ethically and with concern for people and the planet. We regularly measure our impact in a variety of ways, and it made sense to us to begin measuring our climate impact to ensure that we are operating ethically and sustainably.

## Emissions (2023)

**Methodology:** Brook Farm Veterinary Center's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. Brook Farm Veterinary Center attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate Project team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

- Scope 1: 1 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 147 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 152 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 300 tCO2e**

### Emissions history (tCO2e)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 152 |

## Reduction plans

### Science-aligned targets
- We commit to reducing 2022 Scope 1 & 2 emissions 50% by 2030 (completion: 0%)

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by turning off equipment and adjusting thermostats  in our hospital. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q1 2024, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce waste from consumable materials by 30% through reducing use in our hospital. (source: Operational waste, target: Q1 2024, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of medical equipment to 3 to 5 years in our hospital. (source: Capital expenditures, target: Q4 2023, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2023)

**Total funding:** $0

**Spend by category:**
- VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $0
- OC (Organizational Commitments): $0
- BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a

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Source: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/brook-farm-vet
API documentation: https://api-docs.changeclimate.org/certified-brands.html