Decarbonization
Decarbonization is reducing CO2 emissions resulting from human activity, with the eventual goal of eliminating them. In practice, getting to zero net emissions requires shifting from fossil fuels to alternative low-carbon energy sources.
This summit brings together leaders and subject matter experts from hospitals and health care organizations to address sustainability in health care.
AHA sustainability in health care information and resources.
Learn why and how ASHE partnered with Providence St. Peter Hospital on a decarbonization feasibility study to electrify the existing hospital’s heat.
A groundbreaking case study on electrifying an existing hospital building’s thermal load — and a companion guide on starting decarbonization efforts
This guide supports hospital leaders seeking to make their organization more environmentally sustainable through actionable strategies and resources.
Environmental sustainability benchmarking for hospitals and health systems
Glossary of terms for health care sustainability
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recently released a guide to help health care organizations reduce their carbon emissions. The guide offers strategies, examples from the field, and measures to track progress in six areas: building energy; transportation; anesthetic gas;…
The hospital field is committed to doing our part to reduce emissions and promote environmental stewardship, but we know we cannot do this alone.