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Discover how the NHS is becoming greener
In October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching carbon net zero, in response to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change. The “Delivering a Net Zero Health Service” report set out a clear ambition and 2 evidence-based targets.
Thanks to NHS people, partners, and suppliers, we’re already on the way to building a greener NHS. Five years on from setting out these targets, direct emissions are down 68% since 1990 and 14% since 2020. Together we can achieve even more.
News and updates
Blog: Five years of net zero – progress and promise
This October marks 5 years since the NHS became the world’s first health system to commit to reaching net zero emissions – recognising the urgent threat that climate change poses to public health, and NHS service delivery. For the NHS, these 5 years represent less than 7% of its history. Yet the progress toward net […]
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Blog: NHS to save up to £130 million through new electric vehicle chargers on NHS sites
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Blog: £100 million funding from Great British Energy for NHS trusts to install solar panels and battery storage systems
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Blog: Greener Allied Health Professions: Delivering high quality, low carbon care in the right place at the right time, with the right skills