Health 100 – Decarbonising the NHS
In October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching carbon net zero, in response to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change.
The “Delivering a Net Zero Health Service” report provides a detailed account of the NHS’ modelling and analytics underpinning the latest NHS carbon footprint, trajectories to net zero and the interventions required to achieve that ambition.
The NHS is responsible for 5% of carbon emissions in the UK and estate emissions comprise approximately 15% of the total NHS carbon emissions profile. With the NHS operating over 1,000 hospitals and primary and tertiary buildings – the demand for net zero is significant within the sector.
As we look to the future and imagine what the NHS will look like at 100, we know that transitioning to a net zero health system won’t be easy and will require a consistent focus. This will include many interventions, including overhauling fleet, reducing emissions, reducing single use plastics, shifting modes of transport and much more.
At Decarbonising the NHS delegates will hear a synopsis of why the NHS needs to change and hear case studies on how the NHS is becoming greener. This conference will examine progress of ongoing initiatives, whilst dissecting the aspirations to deliver a net zero NHS.
With a focus on all post conference insight leading to stimulated action. It is hoped this event will enable stakeholders to review progress and aims to increase the level of ambition with a view to achieving excellence.
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Event Schedule.
Session 1
08.00 – 09.00 – Breakfast, registration and networking
09.00 – 09.10 – Chair welcome
Dr Fiona Adshead – Chair, Sustainable Healthcare Coalition (Confirmed)
09.10 – 09.25 – Keynote address – Delivering a Net Zero NHS
Representative to be confirmed – NHS England
09.25 – 09.40 – Care providers and CQC’s ‘green’ quality statement
Tim Ballard – National Clinical Advisor, Environmental sustainability – Care Quality Commission (Confirmed)
09.40 – 09:55 – Helping organisations achieve decarbonisation goals
Stephen Linksted, Director, Carbon Catapult (Confirmed)
09:55 – 10.15 – Morning Q&A Panel Debate
10.15 – 10.55 – Refreshments and Networking
Session 2
10:55 – 11.10 – The NHSPS Green Plan
Cameron Hawkins – Head of Energy and Environment- NHS Property Services (Confirmed)
11.10 – 11.25 – A Net Zero Supply Chain and Suppliers
Heidi Barnard – Head of Sustainability – NHS Supply Chain (Confirmed)
11.25 – 11.40 – Working in partnership to achieve net zero goals
Lucas Rodriguez, Senior Sustainability Manager – Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (Confirmed)
Dr Sarah Letsinger, Sustainability Manager – West London NHS Trust (Confirmed)
11:40 – 12.00 – Morning Q&A panel Debate
12.00 – 12.10 – Movement Break
Session 3 – Case Studies
12.10 – 12.30 – Case Study 1
12.30 – 12.50 – Case Study 2
12.50 – 13.10 – Case Study 3
13:10 – 14:10 – Lunch in the Network Surgery
Session 4 – Technical Seminars
14.10 – 14.55 Seminar A
14.10 – 14.55 Seminar B
14.10 – 14.55 Seminar C
14.55 – 15:05 Movement Break
Session 5
15.10 – 15.25 – Supporting the NHS and other health systems to reach net zero carbon
Susie Vernon – Associate Director, Sustainability – Care Without Carbon (Confirmed)
15.25 – 15.40 – Decarbonising NHS travel and transport
Paul Chandler – Deputy Director – Net Zero Travel and Transport – NHS England (Confirmed)
15.40 – 15.55 – Building capacity around climate, health and sustainability in the research community
Jennifer Ekelund, Head of Climate, Health & Sustainability – National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) (Confirmed)
15.55 – 16.15 – Afternoon Q&A panel debate
16.15 – 16.20 – Conference close
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