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Plant-forward menus reduce greenhouse gas Scope 3 emissions while maintaining customer and patient satisfaction. Practice Greenhealth partners will share how small changes to their menus have resulted in significant reductions in emissions. Also, learn how plant-forward menus are more inclusive, increase choices for eaters, and realize cost and health benefits. We will share additional details about how Practice Greenhealth can support your hospital in meeting food-climate goals.
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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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By collecting and analyzing data on a wide range of factors – including energy and resource use, GHG emissions, waste, supply chain performance, and more – hospitals can generate the deep insights they need to guide their sustainability initiatives and improve their resource efficiency. Measurement is one of the keys to management, and data empowers leaders to make decisions based on facts, trends, and statistics.
Join this 90 minute session to learn about goal setting, data governance, and developing baseline data. Facilitators will also guide participants through a series of interactive… Read More
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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 90 minute session to learn the basics of sustainability governance including core documents, structures, staffing, stakeholders, and resourcing. Facilitators will also guide participants through discussions… Read More
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Change happens through people. A successful sustainability program builds a culture that embodies its environmental mission within the assumptions and beliefs of its staff – sustainability then becomes everybody’s job. Further, engaged staff are often willing to play a role in interorganizational collaboration, influencing the supply chain and other key stakeholders.
Join this 90 minute session to learn about stakeholders, communication tools, proven engagement practices, clinical engagement, and how to avoid pitfalls. Facilitators will also guide participants through a series of interactive… Read More
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This quarterly series will explore actionable insights and case studies on integrating sustainability into procurement strategies. Attendees will dive into topics such as developing a strategy and action plan, including policy, engaging suppliers, tracking, monitoring, and reporting the impact of your sustainable procurement program.
This will be a platform for networking with sustainability or supply chain professionals early in their journey and learning to take practical steps toward a more sustainable supply chain. The goal is to inspire and equip participants with the tools and… Read More
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This quarterly series will explore actionable insights and case studies on integrating sustainability into procurement strategies. Attendees will dive into topics such as developing a strategy and action plan, including policy, engaging suppliers, tracking, monitoring, and reporting the impact of your sustainable procurement program.
This will be a platform for networking with sustainability or supply chain professionals early in their journey and learning to take practical steps toward a more sustainable supply chain. The goal is to inspire and equip participants with the tools and… Read More
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In today’s climate, navigating the complexities of sustainability communication requires a careful balance – especially in health care. This webinar guided participants through the process of telling an impactful sustainability story that aligns with organizational mission and values. Presenters explored how to honor sustainability commitments in the current political landscape and emphasized that sustainability is not just about blue bins – it’s about meaningful change that enhances your hospital’s impact on both its community and the environment. Learn how to authentically connect… Read More
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Stay informed about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability. Engage in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities.
Join these monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. Ask questions… Read More
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Stay informed about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability. Engage in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities.
Join these monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. Ask questions… Read More
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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.