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Sustainability staff at Carilion Clinic walk you through their journey to develop the health system’s first Scope 3 emissions inventory.
• Learn about all 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions and how to develop your organization’s Scope 3 emissions inventory by using the new Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator for facilities and health systems.
• Understand which Scope 3 categories are easier to reduce than others and the challenges to reducing Scope 3 emissions.
• Develop strategies and an action plan to reduce your organization’s Scope 3 emissions.
Gain a basic understanding of each of… Read More
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This event event occurred as part of CleanMed 2024. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.
Three health system sustainability managers describe their organizations’ sustainability journeys, offering insights on how to engage and manage stakeholder expectations, build momentum, increase program visibility, and create effective governance structures.
Using Practice Greenhealth’s Program Fundamentals and Effective Governance toolkits as frameworks, presenters discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the… Read More
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With the rise of telehealth services and hybrid environments, many institutions benefitted from studies and data that informed changes, which translated into emissions reductions. In this session, clinicians and experts will share results from a 2020 Cleveland Clinic employee survey and the impact commutes had on Scope 3 emissions. Also hear about policy decisions made from commuting data and incentives from Stanford Health Care’s focus groups and interviews, and learn about system-level environmental savings from virtual visits in their radiation oncology department.
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Food should feed people, not landfills. Food waste not only contributes to climate change, but is a missed opportunity for addressing food insecurity in our communities.
Learn from Practice Greenhealth partners about the creative and comprehensive approaches they have used to reduce wasted food, and how doing so has saved money, reduced their climate impact, and supported hunger relief in their communities.
This event occurred as part of the Destination CleanMed 2024 series. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit … Read More
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Listen to all the ways policy advocacy plays a role in advancing your sustainability efforts. Learn to navigate government levels to drive broader change and highlight your unique accomplishments. Hear firsthand from U.S. Health Care Climate Council members Providence and Boston Medical Center about their experience in climate and sustainability-oriented policy advocacy and discover how to engage internal teams like communications and government affairs on sustainability policy opportunities. This session will give you actionable insights into how to engage in policy work, no matter where you… Read More
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Single-use devices (SUDs) may seem like an easier and safer option than reusables from an infection prevention perspective, especially when considering operational needs for staffing and space within health care facilities. But they come at an enormous environmental cost and with the potential for supply chain disruptions when they are quickly consumed and discarded, as was experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts will share the concerns associated with SUDs, the value proposition for switching to more sustainable alternatives, and strategies for engaging internal stakeholders.… Read More
Type: Event
This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2024. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.
Sustainability practices in the workplace significantly impact employee engagement, as companies that prioritize sustainability tend to attract and retain top talent by providing employees with a deep sense of purpose and commitment. When an organization leverages sustainability, it not only benefits the environment but also fosters a more engaged workforce. Learn about initiatives to recruit and retain sustainability… Read More
Type: Event
This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2024. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.
Hospitals across the country are finding new ways to lean into their role as anchor institutions, including exciting strategies to create clean energy while reducing utility costs for community members. "Community solar" allows hospitals to reduce emissions through solar power and provide community access to solar benefits through a subscription-based program. Since community solar developers require the inclusion of… Read More
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Sustainability programs that align with organizational priorities will gain senior leadership’s support and lead to long-term success. Most top-performing health organizations have an executive-level champion at the top of their sustainability reporting structure. This brings credibility and authority to a sustainability program, setting a tone from the top that this work is essential, and so is resourcing it. Acquiring leadership support can sometimes be a tall order.
This session prepared attendees to make a pitch to executive leadership by focusing on which channels of appeal and… Read More
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Sustainability programs that align with organizational priorities will gain senior leadership’s support and lead to long-term success. The vast majority of top-performing health organizations have an executive-level champion at the top of their sustainability reporting structure. This brings credibility and authority to a sustainability program, setting a tone from the top that this work is important, and so is resourcing it. Acquiring leadership support can sometimes be a tall order.
Join this 90 minute session to learn how to prepare a pitch to executive leadership and which channels of… Read More
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