CHANGE IS COMING TO HEALTH SYSTEMS
HEALTH SYSTEMS CONTRIBUTE ~10% OF THE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
Climate change is killing more than 250,000 people each year, and health systems are responsible for nearly 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. The government has noticed, putting a more significant emphasis on the fight against climate change.
If you don’t have a net zero plan, you risk:
- Growing pressure to take action
- Getting buried in new regulations
- Falling behind in the industry
- Losing workers to the competition

BE THE CATALYST
CREATE ACTION IN YOUR HEALTH SYSTEM
Climate change is too big to face alone. We need to work together to reverse its effects.
That’s why we work with healthcare systems to find and share proven ways to reduce emissions that have a measurable ROI. And we provide the education, diagnostics, and support you need to lead your health system to net zero emissions.
EDUCATION
We present our research at national meetings, conduct individual onsite presentations and workshops for health systems, and host webinars — all grounded in our constant and neverending efforts to uncover the best practices in emissions reductions.
Learn MoreDIAGNOSTICS
We complete an in-depth examination of your organization — not only your current emissions but your preparedness for tackling them. We analyze your facilities and interview dozens of your team members to understand the team’s knowledge, appetite, and capabilities for reducing emissions. Our extensive process concludes with a full written report, gap analysis, and recommendations for moving forward.
Learn MoreIMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Our team has worked with health systems on many strategic and operational issues for over 25 years. We share our extensive knowledge in a tailored approach for your needs, from leading your teams through workshops and providing toolkits to “at the elbow” support in project management and implementation consulting.
Learn MoreYOUR PATH TO NET ZERO EMISSIONS
Schedule a Consult
Connect with us to guide you through the journey to net zero emissions.
Get Educated
Get everyone aligned on the effects of climate change in healthcare.
Identify Tactics
We'll diagnose the problem areas and identify proven tactics to address them.
Achieve Net Zero
Get a clear action plan to net zero emissions with a measurable ROI.
LEAD THE WAY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Achieving net zero emissions means healthier patients, healthier communities, and a healthier planet. And achieving net zero with Climate ActionWorks also means a measurable ROI and an improved bottom line.
Eliminating contributons to climate change will protect and improve the health of the community, and ensure a healthy climate moving forward.
The road to net zero yields immediate cost-savings from improved efficiencies. Switching to renewable energy also leads to even more cost reductions over time.
Employees care about making a difference in the world and they consider a company’s social and environmental commitments when deciding where to work.
NET ZERO STRATEGIES IN ACTION
See examples of climate action strategies within the four walls of the system.
THE LATEST NET ZERO INSIGHTS & RESOURCES

THE 9 REASONS WHY HEALTH SYSTEMS NEED TO WORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE NOW
Be a community leader in taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. To assist health system executives in making the case to their boards, caregivers, and all system stakeholders, we have put together this list of 9 reasons why health systems need to work on climate change now.
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"ANY ORGANIZATION STARTING ON THIS JOURNEY WILL BE ABLE TO FIND 20%–30% EFFICIENCIES. THAT WILL MAKE THE TRANSITION MUCH EASIER AND MORE COST-EFFECTIVE.”
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