Sustainable healthcare
Transforming healthcare for a greener tomorrow.
Working with others across the sector to design environmental sustainability into the healthcare system to speed up progress towards net zero.
We’ve developed a roadmap for organisations involved in healthcare
The healthcare sector has always aimed to do no harm.
With the accelerating climate crisis, this now means doing no harm to our planet. We cannot have healthy people without a healthy planet.
Across our sector, there’s an appetite to reach net zero. This will require collaboration between healthcare organisations, involving every stakeholder, from management to patients.
By taking the necessary steps to transform healthcare today, we can believe in the possibility of a greener tomorrow.
Report and self-assessment scorecard
Bupa, The University of Manchester and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research have partnered to launch a brand-new report: Transforming Healthcare for a Greener Tomorrow.
The report is designed to support healthcare organisations reduce their environmental impact. This involves setting practical actions and best practice. In areas such as, hospital and technology providers, NHS trusts, insurers, industry associations, and sustainability forums.
The report explores the financial, operational and logistical challenges organisations may face. Highlighting opportunities to reduce emissions and improve clinical practices. Plus, engaging employees and work with your supply-chain.
The self-assessment scorecard allows healthcare providers to measure themselves against sustainability best practice. Highlighting practical actions they can take to reduce their footprint.
Get your free report
Register for your copy of Transforming Healthcare for a Greener Tomorrow.
Get your free scorecard
Check your progress against sustainability best practice, and get practical actions for reducing your footprint.
“The healthcare sector has always aimed to do no harm. With the accelerating climate crisis, this now means doing no harm to our environment.
“Across our sector, there’s a clear appetite for change – but words and intent must now turn into collaboration and positive action. Sustainability is a team sport, with a shared prize, and joining forces is the only way to accelerate progress towards net zero.”
Carlos Jaureguizar
CEO, Bupa Global, India and UK
Thank you to our partners and contributors
This report would not have been possible without our partners The University of Manchester and the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. We’re also grateful to all of our collaborators, who gave their time, technical knowledge and expertise.
Bupa provides healthcare to over 50 million customers around the world.
Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and to create a better world.
Bupa’s business spans health insurance, dental, clinics, hospitals, GP services, and digital healthcare services and aged care.
The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, teaching and commitment to social responsibility.
The University’s community are tackling the world’s biggest challenges, with the University’s social and environmental impact ranking number 1 in the UK and Europe and number 2 in the world, by the Times Higher Education in 2024.
Tyndall Manchester is a centre for climate change research, undertaking world-class research to deliver agenda-setting insights on energy and climate change.
A vibrant research community, the centre brings natural scientists, engineers, social scientists, and economists together to produce socially impactful interdisciplinary research.
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