Practice Greenhealth

Events

Opening plenary with keynote speaker Dr. Britt Wray

Date range
May 21, 2024
partners-exclusive
Description
Climate change is the number one threat to public health, and research shows that climate anxiety and trauma are on the rise. The work of Dr. Britt Wray, an eco-anxiety expert from Stanford University, on the psychological toll of climate change reveals a surprising truth – that embracing climate distress can help solve both mental health and ecological challenges.

Guidance for conducting a complete GHG inventory | Scope 3 (Categories 5,8,11,13,15)

Date range
April 18, 2024, 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Hear advice from our in-house expert on calculating a complete greenhouse gas inventory, explicitly focusing on Scope 3 categories 5 (waste generated in operations), 8 (upstream leased assets), 11 (use of sold products), 13 (downstream leased assets), and 15 (investments).

Guidance for conducting a complete GHG inventory | Scope 3 (categories 1,2,3)

Date range
January 18, 2024, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Hear advice from our in-house expert on calculating a complete greenhouse gas inventory, explicitly focusing on Scope 3 categories 1 (purchased goods and services), 2 (capital goods), and 3 (fuel- and energy-related activities).

Guidance for conducting a complete GHG inventory | Scope 2

Date range
December 14, 2023, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Hear advice from our in-house expert on calculating a complete greenhouse gas inventory, explicitly focusing on Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

Guidance for conducting a complete GHG inventory | Scope 1

Date range
November 16, 2023, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Hear advice from our in-house expert on calculating a complete greenhouse gas inventory, explicitly focusing on Scope 1 (direct emissions).

Developing a complete Scope 3 inventory & action plan

Date range
August 3, 2023, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Sustainability staff at Carilion Clinic walk you through their journey to develop the health system’s first Scope 3 emissions inventory. 

From commitment to action: A federal & private health system dialogue

Date range
May 25, 2023, 10 am ET
partners-exclusive
Description

Leaders from federal and private health systems will share strategies for achieving ambitious climate goals. From innovative decarbonization strategies to long-term electrification plans to emergency response preparedness and more, leading systems are paving the way for climate action.

Metered-dose inhalers: Small devices, big climate impact

Date range
May 23, 2023, 1 pm ET
partners-exclusive
Description
Learn about the climate impact of metered-dose inhalers, the benefits and challenges of switching to climate-friendly alternatives, and an approach to quantifying inhaler emissions.

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Practice Greenhealth is the leading sustainable health care organization, delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. Partnership opportunities include hospitals, health systems, community health organizations, NGOs, nonprofits, government, academic institutions, and the health care value chain.