Henry Schein Dental Warehouse champions sustainable business practices with the launch of Practice Green
The new initiative encourages health care professionals to adopt a greener business
approach and a shared commitment to environmental sustainability.
Midrand – 9 January 2023: Henry Schein Dental Warehouse announces Practice Green, an
international initiative designed to encourage practitioners, practice teams, and dental laboratories to
become more eco-friendly and to help empower the health care community to establish sustainable
practices for a healthier planet.
According to the World Health Organisation, between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to
cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea, and
heat stress. Nurses [and other health care professionals] can be instrumental in communications with
patients and families, working with hospitals and health systems to reduce emissions and influencing
the adoption of strategies to better prepare the health care facilities and communities for the health
impacts of climate change, as stated in a report by PubMed.gov.
Practice Green by Henry Schein aims to offer customers solutions that will help to implement practical
ways to become more sustainable, while following the current health and safety legislation and
continuing to provide high-quality patient care. A selection of environmentally friendly products and
solutions will be available, as well as services and support to help create greener practices and
enhance environmental sustainability efforts.
A product provided in the Practice Green portfolio has been carefully selected by Henry Schein as
‘green’ based on the marketing information provided by the supplier partner for the product that it is
either reusable, contains recycled materials, can be recycled or are biodegradable, or are from a
sustainable source.
“We are pleased to present Henry Schein’s Practice Green programme for our customers throughout
the EMEA region and soon beyond,” said Andrea Albertini, President, International Distribution Group,
Henry Schein. “As a global distributor of health care solutions, we support health care professionals
and the journey towards enhancing environmental sustainability.
“Practice Green embodies Henry Schein’s commitment to offer customers the latest, innovative
products and solutions that help enhance efficiency, optimise care delivery, and provide high-quality
patient care,” added Mr. Albertini. “Through this programme, we advance our commitment to meeting
the needs of our customers who are concerned about the environmental impact of their practice or
laboratory. We strongly believe that the actions we take today will help protect the earth and our
natural resources as well help build a healthier world for all.”
The programme starts in January and will continue to expand over time, with new products, services,
and solutions added as Practice Green evolves with the ever-changing health care landscape.
Practice Green aligns with Henry Schein’s commitment to mitigate its impact on the climate, reduce
landfill waste, and recycle and reuse valuable materials, while practicing smart and efficient use of energy
and water resources. The company is continuously strengthening its approach to measuring, monitoring,
and reporting on its carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. In 2021, Henry Schein signed the
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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.
With its global environmental footprint and unique position within an ecosystem of relationships with
suppliers, business partners, and customers, Henry Schein aims to co-create an ethical, inclusive,
circular, and carbon-neutral supply chain, jointly manage our impacts, and innovate for sustainability.
For more information about Practice Green, please click here. Specific offerings per market are
available through the local Henry Schein representations.
About Henry Schein Dental Warehouse
With a track record of reliability and performance for more than 32 years, Henry Schein Dental
Warehouse is a leading South African based distributor of high-quality health care solutions to dental
professionals in private practice and state health facilities.
With approximately 22,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, Henry Schein’s network of trusted
advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that
improve operational success and clinical outcomes. The Company’s Business, Clinical, Technology, and
Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they
can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government
and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of
more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more
than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in
Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 32 countries and territories.
For more information, visit Henry Schein Dental Warehouse at www.henryschein.co.za or Henry Schein,
Inc. at www.henryschein.com.
Contact
Stefanie Fleige
Henry Schein
Director, Corporate Media Relations – EMEA
Phone: +49 40 65668 691
Email: Stefanie.Fleige@henryschein.de
