At The Dental Team Group, we recognise the impact healthcare services can have on the environment and our responsibility to help protect the health of both our patients and the planet.

People’s health and the health of the planet are intrinsically linked. The latest science has made it clear that decisive action must be taken to avoid the most significant impacts of climate change — and the healthcare sector has a vital role to play.

We are committed to supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future and aim to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions across our operations by 2045. This ambition is aligned with national healthcare sustainability goals and reflects the wider movement across the healthcare industry to take meaningful, science-based action on climate.

We are taking a proactive and responsible approach to reducing our environmental impact by:

We are proud to be part of a growing movement of healthcare organisations taking decisive action on climate. Across the sector, leading providers are setting science-based targets aligned to limiting global warming and joining international campaigns such as the UN’s Race to Zero — recognising that delivering high-quality care and protecting the environment must go hand in hand.

As a dental group, we understand that our responsibility extends beyond the chair. From the products we use to the way we manage our buildings and support our teams, every decision is an opportunity to reduce our footprint and contribute to a healthier world.

📰 In the news: The Dental Team Group announces ambition to become a Net Zero business by 2045 — setting science-based targets across all emission scopes, aligned to keeping global warming to no more than 1.5°C. This is the kind of leadership across the healthcare sector that inspires and informs our own commitment.

We will continue to review and improve our practices as guidance, technology, and best practices evolve. Our approach aligns with national healthcare sustainability goals and reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality dental care in a responsible and environmentally conscious way.

Setting targets is just a beginning — delivering on them requires bringing everyone with us on this journey: our patients, our people, our suppliers, and our wider healthcare partners. We will provide regular updates on our progress and remain transparent in our approach.

By working together, we aim to make a positive contribution to a healthier future for our communities and the environment.