Our Carbon Reduction Commitment (Net Zero by 2050)
The Thatch Dental Practice is committed to reducing our environmental impact and delivering high-quality dental care in a more sustainable way. We publicly commit to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
This commitment applies across our current and future locations.
What We Measure
We will monitor and reduce emissions from:
Energy use (electricity and heating)
Waste and recycling, including clinical waste
Dental materials and supply chain impacts
Staff and business travel
Water use
We will review progress annually and update this page.
Our Targets
From our 2026 baseline, we aim to reduce our total emissions by:
10% by 2030
25% by 2035
50% by 2040
Net Zero by 2050
What We Are Doing (Practical Actions)
Energy & Buildings
Switching to LED lighting and using motion sensors where appropriate
Improving heating controls and reducing unnecessary energy use
Moving to renewable electricity tariffs where available
Designing new premises with sustainability in mind (efficient heating/insulation)
Waste & Materials
Reducing waste and improving segregation to minimise clinical waste
Cutting unnecessary single-use items where clinically safe
Increasing use of digital processes to reduce paper use
Travel
Encouraging digital meetings to reduce business travel
Supporting practical options such as car-sharing and appointment planning to reduce repeat journeys
Water
Installing water-efficient fittings and monitoring usage
Green Impact Dentistry
We will use the Green Impact Dentistry framework to guide and evidence our progress, working towards:
Bronze (within 12 months)
Silver (within 3 years)
Gold (by 2035)
Governance & Transparency
We will appoint a Sustainability Lead, review progress through our governance processes, and publish annual updates. Where offsetting is used, it will only be considered after we have taken all reasonable steps to reduce emissions first, and only through verified schemes.
Last updated: February 2026
For questions about our sustainability approach, please email: management@thethatchdental.co.uk
