Healthcare Decarbonisation poised for increased adoption in the next decade, ET EnergyWorld

April 25, 2025 EcoVadis DE


Over the last decade, there has been altered disease patterns, with rising heat and air pollution-related illnesses and increased vector borne diseases among other issues. While the health professionals and the sector have had a ringside view of how these changes are impacting human health, the realisation of the impact of the healthcare sector on global emissions had never been this profound.

The pursuit of sustainability and decarbonization in healthcare is critical, requiring a deep understanding of emission sources within hospitals.

A recent report shows the global health sector contributes 5.2% of global emissions (2.7 GtCO2e) while representing 10% of global GDP. Its heavy use of anaesthetic gases, single-use plastics, biomedical waste generation, and slow shift to renewable energy worsen this issue. As health services expand globally, emissions are expected to rise, heightening the sector's environmental impact in the future.


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