Sustainability governance forum

Friday, Mar. 8, 1:00 p.m. ET

Sustainability governance forum

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Description

This session will provide Practice Greenhealth partners with a forum to share their experiences developing the elements of effective sustainability governance. Facilitators will guide participants through discussions focused on key processes, such as how to use stakeholder mapping to inform sustainability program structures and strategies to build trust with stakeholders from a system-level perspective.


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This event is part of the Accelerating Health Care Sustainability series. To get the most out of this series, we strongly suggest that if you attend an introductory session held early in the week, you also attend the corresponding discussion forum held later the same week. Attending the introductory session is not a prerequisite for participation in the discussion forum.

Moderator
Moderators
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Sarah Irwin

Sarah Irwin

Job Title
Sustainability Strategy Manager

Organization
Practice Greenhealth

Bio

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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Matt Pietro

Matthew Pietro

Job Title
Sustainability Strategy Manager

Organization
Practice Greenhealth

Bio

Matthew supports the growth and advancement of environmental sustainability initiatives across the health care sector.  Drawing on several years in dedicated sustainability roles within Northeast Ohio health systems, Matthew shares on-the-ground experience with hospital partners as they navigate their own paths forward.  He has supported or developed health system programs focused on communication and employee engagement, green building, energy management, waste reduction, food sourcing, and other efforts centered on improving efficiencies and supporting health.  Inspired by how the environments we create can support wellness, he continues his education as a LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, and TRUE Advisor.  

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