Driving sustainable change
St. Antonius Hospital’s journey towards CO2 reduction
St. Antonius Heart Center
Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
Many hospitals want to put more focus on the sustainable deployment of employees and resources. There is an ambition to be climate-neutral and provide healthcare with maximum circularity (reduced consumption, sustainable procurement, and waste recycling). Without the right methodology and approach, it is impossible to determine a hospital’s CO2 footprint and then take the necessary steps to reduce levels.
This was the case for the St. Antonius Heart Center in the Netherlands. To deliver on these goals, the hospital partnered with Medtronic Integrated Health Solutions on a sustainability program that assessed the situation and delivered immediate results.
Marked a potential 8.5% reduction in CO2 for the first year and realized a CO2 reduction of 5.8 tons after just a few weeks
Removed unused surgical drapes from standard procedure packages, previously happening for more than 1,600 procedures annually
The sustainability scan we conducted in our departments was essential to the start of our reduction program and necessary to get a grip on our carbon footprint. This program not only positively impacts our planet but also enhances patient care and staff wellbeing.
- Marc van Manen, Cardiology Department Lead
Learn how a heart center’s sustainability program reduced CO2, cut costs and boosted employee engagement and attractiveness.
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