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Driving Markets Toward a Greener Future: Kaiser Permanente.

Pamela Reynolds

    IEEE Pulse
    |June 21, 2022
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    The healthcare sector significantly contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions. Many health systems are now implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental science
    • Public health
    • Healthcare administration

    Background:

    • The healthcare sector is a notable contributor to climate change, responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions globally and within the United States.
    • Growing awareness of this environmental impact is prompting healthcare systems to address their role in climate change.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the climate change goals and sustainability efforts of large healthcare systems.
    • To highlight specific strategies employed by healthcare organizations to reduce their environmental footprint.

    Main Methods:

    • This feature focuses on the sustainability initiatives of Kaiser Permanente, a large healthcare system.
    • The study draws on information from interviews with three major healthcare systems regarding their environmental strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Healthcare systems are increasingly adopting practices to cut down on waste, carbon emissions, and energy consumption.
    • Specific initiatives are being implemented to mitigate the environmental impact of healthcare operations.

    Conclusions:

    • The healthcare sector has a significant role to play in addressing climate change.
    • Proactive measures by health systems are crucial for reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability in healthcare.

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