We have joined a growing number of NHS organisations who have responded to pressing environmental issues by declaring a ‘Climate and Ecological Emergency.‘
Our Green Plan sets out how we intend to reduce our own emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2040 and our sustainable development goals to be achieved by 2026. These plans support the overall ambition for the NHS to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2040.
As a large ‘anchor’ institution, we have a responsibility to improve the health of our local population, and to use both our influence and £380 million purchasing power wisely to support the social and economic success of our local communities.
We cannot do this alone. We’ve already achieved a lot, and we must continue to work in partnership with our staff, service users and carers, other health organisations and our local communities to fully deliver the goals we have set out in this plan.
The CNTWClimateHealth programme aims to raise awareness across the organisation of our sustainable development goals, inspiring and empowering staff to take action to tackle issues such as the health impact of air pollution, reducing the use of single use plastics, reducing waste, making the most of our green spaces and adapting to the likely impact of climate change.
Staff can support CNTWClimateHealth by: