Citation
(2010), "Sustainable Health web site", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 21 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/meq.2010.08321cag.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Sustainable Health web site
Article Type: News from the net From: Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Volume 21, Issue 3
A new interactive web site and model has been launched by the Sustainable Development Commission and the UK National Health Service (NSH) which aims to illustrate how health professionals can save money and make the NHS more sustainable. The Good Corporate Citizenship assessment model shows how reducing waste and energy consumption in operations and procurement, and making decisions that help prevent illness, can help NHS trusts make significant efficiency savings and benefit patients, communities and the environment. It allows health professionals to rate the performance of their organisations according to sustainability criteria for procurement, buildings, facilities management, community engagement, workforce and travel. Originally launched in 2006, the web site attracted users representing over 60 per cent of health trusts in England. The newly updated site draws on the experiences of these users to give the latest requirements and thinking by which professionals can assess their organisations, and track their progress over time.
The Good Corporate Citizenship assessment model goes beyond the operational issues traditionally associated with the environment, encouraging measures that will prevent illness, cut down on the need for treatment and promote healthier communities – saving money in the longer term.
The model also tackles procurement, stressing the benefits to communities, local economies and the environment of local sourcing and making the supply chain more sustainable. Details can be seen at: www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk.