2025 Annual Report

In 2025, the team at Afrivet Lab Services in Hilton introduced a fillable PDF lab submission form, making the entire submission process paper-free. Previously, each submission relied on printed forms, generating unnecessary paper waste at every stage of the workflow.

By transitioning to a fully digital format, the team eliminated physical documentation from the process entirely, reducing paper consumption while also improving the accuracy and speed of data capture.

In 2025, the team switched to ice cubes produced using water from sustainably managed sources and packaged in recyclable plastic.

This simple change reflects a broader cultural shift: a team-wide mindset of considering the environmental credentials of every item procured, no matter how small, in line with Bimeda's commitment to sustainable waste practices.

At Bimeda South Africa, shredded waste paper generated on site is now collected and repurposed as protective filling material inside transit cartons. This initiative eliminates the need to purchase additional packaging materials while simultaneously diverting shredded paper from general waste streams.

A practical, cost-effective solution that exemplifies Bimeda's commitment to the circular use of resources.

In mid-2025, Line 3 tanks at the Non-Sterile Liquids Plant in Le Sueur were upgraded to use a heated water bath system for cleaning operations. Previously, the process consumed significant energy for heating and resulted in higher volumes of water being used and wasted per cycle.

The new system optimises each cleaning cycle, reducing both energy and water consumption while maintaining the high standards required for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Following a review of their Amazon product bundle configurations, the team at Bimeda Anglesey successfully redesigned the packaging to remove unnecessary shrink wrap and plastic waste. The updated bundles protect products during transit without any single-use plastic layer.

The team at Bimeda Brazil implemented a series of environmental initiatives in 2025: dry storage for filters eliminated alcohol solution storage; label reduction in warehouse operations cut material consumption; motion sensors for lighting reduced electricity use in production airlocks; and freight optimisation consolidated smaller shipments, lowering carbon emissions and costs.

In 2025, the team at Afrivet Lynnwood installed a solar energy system capable of powering both the warehouse and administrative offices for up to two days without grid supply. A backup generator provides an additional layer of resilience if both solar and grid power are unavailable.

The procurement of a new Visual Scale at Bimeda Le Sueur in 2025 brought immediate improvements in quality and waste reduction. The scale features a flashing colour indicator that alerts operators in real time when a pouch weight falls outside acceptable limits, and includes a printer for individual result records.

By catching deviations immediately, the scale reduces rework, documentation errors, and quality events, translating directly into less material waste and more efficient use of energy across the production process.

In 2025, the packaging team at Bimeda China identified that their existing label printer was creating an inefficiency in the packaging workflow. Following a review, they implemented a more suitable device.

This improvement reduces the time, energy, and resources devoted to each packaging run, demonstrating the value of proactively reviewing existing processes to identify opportunities for more sustainable and efficient operations.

In 2025, ten volunteers from Bimeda South Africa spent time at the House of Safety, a local shelter for children in need, as part of Mandela Day. Volunteers played with the children, assisted with laundry, and provided essential care and support.

In 2025, Bimeda China provided free veterinary medicines to the Shijiazhuang Animal Welfare Center, supporting the centre's work in caring for animals in need. The donation ensured shelter animals had access to treatments that might otherwise be unavailable.

This initiative reflects Bimeda's belief that animal welfare is not only a commercial commitment but a social responsibility.

In 2025, Bimeda Brazil ran its 'Adopt a Child' campaign in October and held its 9th annual Food Donation Campaign in July, collecting food for the 'Recorda-te de mim' project and Recanto do Sol community.

In 2025, Bimeda San Angelo welcomed local high school students to the facility for educational tours designed to spark interest in the veterinary sciences. Students gained a rare opportunity to see pharmaceutical manufacturing in action and explore career pathways in animal health.

The team at Bimeda Le Sueur participated in the local 'Christmas in the Valley' Parade in 2025 and made a monetary donation to the Le Sueur Rotary Club, an organisation that advocates for food security among school-age children in the local area.

In 2025, Bimeda San Angelo sponsored the Angelo State University Inaugural College Rodeo, a landmark event for the university and the wider agricultural community, reinforcing Bimeda's ongoing partnership with ASU for employee development and community engagement.

The Bimeda San Angelo team sponsored the Cinch Roping Fiesta in 2025, a community event drawing participants from across the agricultural sector, strengthening Bimeda's visibility and relationships within the San Angelo agricultural community.

In June 2025, the Bimeda Le Sueur team once again gave up their time to take part in the annual Adopt-A-Highway clean-up initiative, collecting litter and debris from their adopted stretch of highway — a long-running tradition reflecting the team's commitment to the local environment.

In November 2025, Bimeda Le Sueur hosted its annual Food Drive, with employees donating to the local food bank.

Employees from Bimeda's Tallaght and Spruce sites in Ireland volunteered their personal time with the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 2025, supporting the charity's vital work in caring for and rehoming animals in need.

In 2025, Bimeda Ireland installed cycle sheds at their Tallaght and Spruce sites, providing employees with secure facilities for storing bicycles and making it easier for colleagues to choose cycling over private vehicles for their daily commute.

At Bimeda Telsol in the UK, the team continued their tradition of creativity-led community action in 2025, supporting a local social enterprise while contributing to local biodiversity and pollinator habitats — building on their pollinator-friendly planters initiative from 2024.