Published on 04/05/2024
VCA, proudly part of Mars Veterinary Health, and the collaboration with Sonoma Clean Power highlights ongoing commitment to reducing CO2 emissions with every veterinary visit.
VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County (VCA ACC) of VCA Animal Hospitals, the leader of comprehensive veterinary services and proudly part of Mars, Incorporated, together with Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), celebrated the use of SCP’s 100% renewable locally sourced electricity service, EverGreen. The announcement came during a “green” ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce.
As part of Mars Veterinary Health, VCA Animal Hospitals’ network of 1,000 community hospitals source 100% renewable electricity. This collaboration supports local renewable electricity generation and the Hospital’s ‘Green Team’ is going above and beyond to show the commitment to a thriving planet.
VCA ACC has been one of the region’s largest 24/7 emergency and specialty animal hospitals for 40 years, offering state-of-the-art solutions to address pet health needs. This announcement follows the release of — Mars Net Zero Roadmap, its innovative open-source action plan to accelerate action towards achieving Net Zero emissions.
“VCA ACC has been on an amazing sustainability journey and through partnerships, such as with SCP, we’re able to show what is possible when like-minded environmental trailblazers come together. By opting into SCP’s Evergreen service, we are supporting local electricity generation that uses solar and geothermal sources, helping to reduce our environmental impacts."
Veterinary Specialist
VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County
“Today with SCP, we are actively leading the way for a more sustainable future for the veterinary profession, creating a greener tomorrow that I’d proudly pass on to our grandchildren and their pets,” said Westworth.
Sonoma Clean Power’s EverGreen service is at the forefront of this transition, offering VCA and the community an opportunity to benefit from 100% renewable, locally generated electricity 24/7. EverGreen utilizes solar energy during the day and natural geothermal sources when the sun sets, ensuring a continuous supply of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively eliminating nearly all greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity production.
“We’re thrilled to see VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County make the switch to EverGreen. By choosing renewable electricity, VCA joins other like-minded businesses, demonstrates its dedication to environmental stewardship, and sets an example for other businesses in the community,” said Scott Lawrence, SCP’s commercial accounts manager.
“Sustainability is a marathon, not a sprint, and VCA’s Sonoma County Hospital is taking a meaningful step toward making a lasting, sustainable impact," he added.
The partnership between SCP and VCA Sonoma County underscores the collective effort to create a cleaner, healthier future for Sonoma County.
For more information on Sonoma Clean Power’s EverGreen service, visit sonomacleanpower.org.
To learn more about VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County, visit vcahosptials.com/sonomacounty.
To learn more about the Mars commitment to helping create a safe, healthy and sustainable world for our partners and the communities in which we operate, please visit mars.com.
