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.
Transform health care with sustainability. Build a business case for environmental stewardship.
Maximize value by recognizing sustainability opportunities and risks, acting as long-term stewards, and informing strategy with priority impact areas.
CFO-led finance teams bolster sustainability by defining outcomes, tracking progress, analyzing carbon pricing, and assessing risks for environmental stewardship.
COOs can drive sustainability by empowering teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and promoting innovative solutions across the organization.
CEOs integrate sustainability in hospitals, recognizing its mission impact. Transformational change fosters a culture of environmental stewardship nationwide
Empowered sustainability teams lead decarbonization, foster collaboration, share expertise, and celebrate environmental stewardship across organizations.
This guide supports hospital leaders seeking to make their organization more environmentally sustainable through actionable strategies 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.