Healthcare’s Commitment to Climate

The NHS has made a commitment to the climate crisis by creating a route to net zero emissions called NHS Net Zero. The chart below shows how the NHS currently generates 5% of total carbon emissions in the UK.

(elfh All Our Health Climate Change)

 NHS Net Zero has two targets

1. For emissions the NHS controls directly, 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2032 and 100% reduction by 2040

2.  For emissions the NHS can influence, 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2039 and 100% reduction by 2045

A more sustainable healthcare system will:

•  Help prevent illness

• Give greater control to patients in managing their health

• Be leaner in service design and delivery

• Use the lowest carbon technologies