Nov 4, 2021
Harnessing Innovation: The Road To Net-Zero Emissions In Australian Healthcare Facilities
It is no secret that the healthcare industry contributes to climate change, inevitably creating a “butterfly effect”. In Australia, it’s held responsible for about 7% of total emissions, 70% of which are found embedded in the supply chain and 28% resulting from energy used to manufacture healthcare products. While GPs and hospitals try to mitigate the effects of climate change on citizens by taking immediate action when needed, a more collective preventative approach is said to potentially have both immediate and long-term effects for the sector, targeting net-zero emissions by 2040.
For the purpose of this event, we have gathered together some of the most exceptional healthcare professionals, to engage in an interactive discussion and share their knowledge and expertise
Learning Objectives:
- Analyzing the healthcare industry’s impact on climate change and how this impacts people’s health
- Keeping up with the circular economy principles while aligning them with patient expectations and a profitable yet sustainable healthcare business model
- Discussing ways healthcare facilities can adapt their design and operations to help achieve the 2040 net-zero ambitions
- Examining how the disruptive innovation arising from the global pandemic influenced the Australian health sector innovation, propelling the next wave of corporate transformation
Speakers
Fiona Armstrong
Founder and Executive Director
Climate and Health Alliance
Emily Low
Technical Director Sustainability
Mott McDonald
Kim Kreutz
Director, Operations — Resource Efficiency
Schneider Electric
Kavita Gusain
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Integral Group Australia
Abe Fitzsimons — moderator
Healthcare Segment Lead, APAC
Schneider Electric
