Environmental Accountability Report: innovation in healthcare

We are pleased to present the first Lower Mainland-wide Environmental Accountability Report (EAR), which outlines the joint efforts of Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services, and Providence Health Care to support energy and environmental sustainability.

Read the full report:

You can download the report here: https://bcgreencare.ca/resource/2012-environmental-accountability-report

Healthcare + Environmental Sustainability: everything you want to know.

This easy-to-read report is your place to find out about the goals, targets, and strategies the health authorities are taking to reduce their energy and environmental footprint. Through a variety of “green” initiatives find out how the health authorities are reducing our collective environmental footprint and supporting ecological health.

Moreover, it reflects the on going commitment of each health organization to take responsibility for the environmental impact of the health sector in British Columbia. This commitment is reflected in the Environmental Sustainability policies of the health organizations which state that each “will act as a leader with respect to environmental stewardship while engaging the healthcare community in a collaborative approach towards sustainability.”

GreenCare’s 10 themes of sustainability

Under the GreenCare branding, the Energy & Environmental Sustainability (EES) team developed a Strategic Framework for Environmental Sustainability, which identified 10 themes as areas of focus and priority.

For more detailed information on the Strategic Framework and 10 themes, click here.

The objectives, targets and progress of these programs and the 10 areas of focus are presented Environmental Accountability Report. As well, we have included snapshot stories that highlight some of our green initiatives, featuring a personal note from the people that are directly involved with rolling out these initiatives.

Your GreenCare

Please join us in the quest to transform health care into a more environmentally-responsible sector focused on both human and environmental health. Please take a moment to check out our vision at the GreenCare Community website.

Your feedback: BCGreenCare.ca

We welcome your feedback and your active participation! Please offer your suggestions on how we can improve the report and ensure you get the information you value.