UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM

ZERO EMISSIONS EDUCATION words round secondary

zero emissions hero

In our research into the most sustainable organizations, including the most sustainable health system, one thing stands out: every organization must start with education. We know that no one really understands the problem or the necessary solutions, which leaves you frozen in place. Let education open the door to change.

TRUSTED BY LEADING HEALTHSYSTEMS - HUNDREDS OF THEM

advent health 1
baylorscottwhite 1
ibm logo 3 56a81a2c3df78cf7729c1f61 1
OptumCare Medical Group 1
southcoast 1
tricare 1
chicago 2
Mayo Clinic Logo 2001

PLANNING STARTS WITH EDUCATION.
AND WE CAN TEACH YOU.

Our educational team has given thousands of presentations to boards and executives and has developed a best-in-class approach to education on emissions reductions.
01

Share our research

Everything we do is rooted in research. We study the strategies and tactics of organizations outside of healthcare and share what we learned. Understanding what's worked in one program brings insights into what could work to reduce emissions in your health system.
02

Present to your team

Health systems are complex organizations with many constituents and different backgrounds and concerns — and we want to help you get results. Our presentations are polished, interactive, and focused on driving constructive change. We spend as much or as little time with you as you require, from one hour to several days — whatever is necessary to get your team on board to achieve net zero.
03

Conduct a workshop

Once we've shared our research, how they worked, and the active ingredients of their success, we conduct a workshop with the group to identify how to get the best results in their health system. Our board presentations are high-level, but these workshops get into the specific implementation details. No education session ends without a clear understanding of the next steps with a game plan for completing them.

CLIMATE ACTIONWORKS GUIDES YOUR PATH 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 into our constant and neverending efforts to uncover the best practices in emissions reductions.

You Are Here

DIAGNOSTICS

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.

IMPLEMENTATION 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.

words logo
BECOME A MEMBER

GAIN EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND ONGOING SUPPORT

Our members have ongoing support from a dedicated advisor, access to our library of tools, the ability to connect directly with other executives, complimentary attendance at our national meetings for an unlimited number of attendees, one annual presentation to their board, and one annual workshop for the installation of tactics.

NET ZERO STRATEGIES IN ACTION

See examples of climate action strategies within the four walls of the system.

BOOK HIGHLIGHT

LEADING ON CLIMATE CHANGE: HOW HEALTHCARE LEADERS STOP GLOBAL WARMING

Hospitals and health systems contribute 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions from the United States. Particulate emissions from fossil fuels kill 8 million people annually today. The impacts of climate change will kill many more and lead to terrible health impacts for an even larger number.

Climate change is a disaster for human health.

This book first informs healthcare leaders about the issues and how their industry is being pressured to respond by investors, workers, customers, and the government. Then it looks at how other industries are taking climate action, and finally, how health systems across the United States can effectively lower their emissions and become leaders in driving down emissions of their whole community.

LEARN MORE
amazon

SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR HEALTH SYSTEM

We offer a range of emissions reduction solutions tailored to each member’s individual needs and goals. Our team takes stock of all the available resources and potential strategies to make emissions reduction possible as quickly as possible while maintaining or expanding your commitment to providing exceptional care and service.

OUR HEALTH SYSTEMS EMISSIONS REDUCTION SOLUTIONS

solutions climateplanning
CLIMATE PLANNING
We are focused not only on mitigation (emissions reductions) but also on adaptation and planning. Health systems need to prepare for the local impact of climate change on their community, be it increased fires, drought, or storms.
LEARN MORE
solutions supply chain
SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY
The health system's supply chain is the largest source of emissions by up to sixfold. Understanding the issues with your purchasing and how you can demand better results from suppliers and GPOs will be essential as systems tackle “Scope 3” emissions.
LEARN MORE
solution climate regulation
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
The overall energy consumption of a health systems building is tremendous, so naturally, facilities offer many opportunities to reduce emissions. We help you identify "quick wins" with your facilities team and make adjustments toward becoming net zero.
LEARN MORE
solution esg financial
ESG FINANCIAL STRATEGY
The largest source of investment dollars is now in ESG investing. That means that health systems' for-profit partners who need to demonstrate their sustainability to the markets will be pressuring health systems to change. It also means that the debt investors who buy our bonds will be demanding to see our own emissions reduction work.
LEARN MORE
emissions hero
Climate ActionWorks
GET READY FOR ACTION

EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS DIAGNOSTIC

Are you prepared to take climate action? Our emissions reduction diagnostic will help you determine your readiness and find ways to decrease emissions in all aspects of your health system.
LEARN MORE
climate logo icon

THE PATH TO A BETTER CLIMATE FUTURE

We are all in this together. Taking the first steps is easy.

01 Schedule a Consult
02 Get Educated
03 Identify Tactics
04 Achieve Net Zero!