The delivery of a modern, low carbon, low waste, climate resilient health system is at the heart of a new Roadmap launched by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Net Zero Roadmap is a first for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health and sets out how the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø public health system plans to reach zero emissions by 2050 while delivering quality, value, innovation and equity.
The Roadmap aligns closely with Future Health: guiding the next decade of care in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 2022-2032, setting the strategic priorities for the next decade and, in particular, the commitment to an environmentally sustainable footprint for future healthcare.
The Roadmap outlines six strategic priority areas which will support ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health to meet the ambitious net zero target, including:
For more information on the plan visit Net Zero Roadmap 2025-2030.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change, Penny Sharpe:
“The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Net Zero Roadmap shows action is being delivered across the whole of government to deliver on our Net Zero targets.
“I commend ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health for their leadership to reduce the effects of climate change.â€
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
“The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Net Zero Roadmap will help us meet the ambitious goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050, all while clinicians and health care workers continue to deliver high quality care to the community.
“I’m grateful to everyone involved in the Roadmap’s development, taking a strategic and active approach to reducing waste and emissions, while maintaining and improving our high standards of care.
“The health of the planet is deeply linked with public health and this Roadmap will support a healthier and more sustainable community.â€
Quotes attributable to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Secretary, Susan Pearce AM:
“The healthcare sector has historically been a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and we all need to play our part to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.
“To that end, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health staff are implementing innovative programs, technologies, policies and practices towards the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Government’s net zero targets.â€