Citizens’ survey on the climate emergency and sustainability Strategy in Scotland
The NHS Scotland rolled out a population survey to collect feedback on its Climate Emergency & Sustainability Strategy. This "Citizens' Panel Survey" is the first national population opinion survey focused on issues relating to climate change and sustainability in the national health service.
Categories: Climate Resilient Health Systems, Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems, Net zero health systems, GHG emissions baseline assessments, Country experience, Europe
First fully electric ambulances cutting carbon emissions from patient transport in England
The NHS Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy introduces electric vehicles to improve air quality, reduce operational costs and cut emissions while ensuring high-quality services to patients.
Categories: Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems, Supply chains, Net zero health systems, Action Plans for sustainable low carbon health systems, Global, Europe
National health system carbon footprint assessment in Spain
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Categories: Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems, Net zero health systems, GHG emissions baseline assessments, Country experience, Europe
Cutting emissions from anaesthetic gases in England: ending the use of desflurane
The National Health Service (NHS) in England provides publicly funded health services – including hospital, ambulance, community, mental health and primary care – and is Europe’s largest employer. NHS England provides national...
Categories: Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems, Supply chains, Net zero health systems, Action Plans for sustainable low carbon health systems, Country experience, Global, Europe