SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

At Nuvo Dental, we recognise that delivering high-quality oral healthcare must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. We are actively transitioning towards a lower-waste, low-carbon model of dentistry and have already introduced a number of practical measures across our practices.

Reducing Clinical & Material Waste

• Digital dentistry first — We have significantly reduced physical impression materials by adopting intraoral scanners across our sites. This removes the need for alginate, silicone and plaster models, cutting both material waste and transport-related emissions.
• Secure digital referrals & paperless patient records — Wherever possible, laboratory prescriptions, clinical notes and treatment plans are handled electronically.
• Single-use items reviewed regularly — We source biodegradable or recyclable alternatives where clinically permissible and work with suppliers to minimise over-packaging.

Responsible Procurement & Supply Chain

• Preferred suppliers selected based on environmental credentials, not just cost  including laboratories with digital-first workflows and couriers offering consolidated deliveries.
• Energy contracts prioritise renewable sources — Where available, we have switched to green electricity tariffs for our practices.

Sustainable Transport & Workforce Initiatives

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme — We actively promote low-carbon commuting and have team members already enrolled.
• Encouragement of car sharing and public transport use, particularly in urban locations where bus and rail links are accessible.
• Flexible scheduling to reduce unnecessary travel between sites for clinical and management staff.

Resource Efficiency in Premises

• LED lighting across premises, with motion sensors installed in non-clinical areas.
• Automatic shut-off protocols for decontamination rooms, compressors and IT equipment outside clinical hours.

Social & Community Responsibility

• Local recruitment where possible, reducing travel footprints and supporting the regional economy.
• Partnership with charities / local oral health initiatives. raising awareness with DKMS (delete blood cancer) being involved in donor drives and annual fundraising
• Waste contractors selected based on high recycling and recovery rates, ensuring minimal landfill.

Continuous Improvement

We treat sustainability as a live process. Each year, we will:

• Review energy consumption and identify reduction targets.
• Audit material waste and expand digital workflows.
• Engage staff in new ideas through suggestion schemes and green champions.

2025 Nuvo Dental Self Assessed Certificate