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We educate and champion sustainability for a healthier NHSScotland.

NHSScotland is committed to playing its part in tackling the climate crisis and became the first national health service in the UK to commit to becoming a net-zero organisation.

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A further 18 countries have committed to net zero health service targets

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52 countries globally have committed to low carbon, sustainable health care systems.

2040

Become a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions health service by 2040 or earlier

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GARTNAVEL HOSPITALS

GARTNAVEL HOSPITALS

Green ways to health project at Gartnavel Hospitals Gartnavel General and Gartnavel Royal hospitals share a large campus in the west of Glasgow, together with general hospital services and office…

30 October Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Green ways to health

Green ways to health

Possilpark health & care centre case study on green ways to health “Garden starter plots offer a chance for local people to find friends and support as part of a…

30 October Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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OUR STRATEGY

Sustainable development is the overarching issue which all public sector bodies are required to adopt. Our strategy details how NSScotland contribute towards the achievement of the Scottish Government’s overall Purpose and 5 Strategic Objectives.

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AREAS OF FOCUS

Find out more about the fifteen key areas of focus within the Sustainability Strategy

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