Introduction to sustainability governance
September 3, 2024
Introduction to sustainability governance
1–2 pm ET (10–11 am PT)
Establishing good governance is critical for advancing sustainability. Good governance promotes clarity, accountability, and transparency, and allows human, natural, economic, and financial resources to be managed efficiently. While governance does not guarantee a strong foundation, its absence severely limits a sustainability program’s success and can, at worst, impede it. Join this session to learn the basics of sustainability governance including core documents, structures, staffing, stakeholders, and resourcing.
Key takeaways:
- Learn how to develop or refine the best sustainability structure for your organization.
- Chart a path to gather buy-in for and perform a stakeholder assessment.
- Evaluate which sustainability governance documents are most critical for your organization to prioritize in the near and short term.
- Prepare new ideas or examples of sustainability resourcing and staffing for your decision-makers.
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Participation in this session qualifies as one of four required sessions to receive the Sustainability Program Fundamentals Certificate of Completion.
This event is part of the Accelerating Health Care Sustainability series. To get the most out of this series, we strongly suggest attending both the introductory session and the corresponding discussion forum during the same week. For partners who already have experience in the topic, attending the introductory session is not a prerequisite for participation in the discussion forum.
![Julie Moyle](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Julie%20Moyle%20PG%20Event%20Presenter%20Image.png)
Julie Moyle
Job Title
Sustainability Strategy Manager
Organization
Practice Greenhealth
As an OR nurse, environmental sustainability for Julie is simply patient care on a bigger scale, beyond the four walls of the hospital. Caring for the environment is caring for people, and advocacy is a fulfillment of her professional oath. She specializes in clinician engagement, Greening the OR, and transportation best practices.
![Sarah Irwin](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Sarah%20Irwin%20PG%20Event%20Presenter%20.png)
Sarah Irwin
Job Title
Sustainability Strategy Manager
Organization
Practice Greenhealth
Sarah brings over 10 years of experience in strategic sustainability programs and project management across diverse sectors, including health care. As a certified Change Management Practitioner, she played a pivotal role in engaging staff and leadership in sustainability initiatives across four British Columbia health organizations. With a Master of Science in Leadership for Sustainable Development, Sarah is deeply committed to integrating sustainability into organizational practices. Her expertise extends to coaching, where she holds a Coaching certification, strategically aligning teams with organizational goals and priorities. Additionally, Sarah excels in strategic engagement and communications planning, fostering meaningful connections and ensuring impactful outreach. With a dynamic background spanning sustainability, engagement, and program and project management, Sarah is dedicated to fostering positive change and sustainability in every role she undertakes.
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