Our vision is to demonstrate, through action, our leadership locally, regionally and nationally in the delivery of sustainable healthcare across the community.
The science is clear: we are living in the midst of a human-made climate emergency.
Roland Sinker, Chief Executive
The transition to a net-zero/zero-waste circular economy
CUH is the owner and operator of one of the largest acute teaching hospital campuses in the country. This is why we will need to play a significant part in delivering against the NHS Net-Zero commitment.
This is not new territory for CUH. We have been working to make our services more sustainable for many years. Our sustainability progress to date has been productive.
Business-as-usual within the hospital is now marginally more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. But we have more work to do as a responsible consumer in avoiding climate chaos.
Our move to a circular economy way of working will not undermine the Trust's values. It redefines what productivity means, through reframing what and how we consume.
Our Action 50 Green Plan (Phase 1: 2022-24)
Objectives:
- Reduce direct carbon emissions by 10% through design by the end of 2024 (compared to 2019/20 levels).
- Create a clear set of actions to help cut all emissions by 50% by 2032. Set up a strong foundation for reaching net-zero by 2045.
- Set up a strong climate emergency engagement plan throughout the organisation.
We will complete 50 actions across three themes in the opening period of a ten-year programme.
For a high-level overview of the actions in each theme and activity area, please see the below document.
The full prioritised list and individual delivery summaries for the plan can be found in 'part 4' of the document below.
Our Action 50 is a plan that needs the support of the whole CUH family! To find out how you can get involved and join our network of green champions, email CUH's think green scheme.
Why we need a Green Plan
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