NSLHD Strategic Plan 2022-2027 - FINAL

STRATEGIC OUTCOME 6 (continued)

6.4 Prioritise initiatives that positively impact planetary health and environmental sustainability

6.5 Ensure robust corporate and clinical governance standards are embedded in all decision making processes Embedding appropriate governance, oversight, accountability, and risk management principles in all NSLHD operations. » Integrate clinical governance with corporate governance, in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. » Ensure systems relating to internal control, ethical conduct, probity, risk management, management of information, and internal audit are regularly assessed and enhanced.

Priortising initiatives to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2035. » Ensure models of care and infrastructure are consistent with our Net Zero trajectory. » Promote an environment that considers active transport and healthy place-making to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our patients, carers, staff and community. » Consider Net Zero principles for minor capital works where possible, and work with Health Infrastructure NSW to embed Net Zero principles in design, construction and operations for major capital works. » Work with our partners and suppliers to reduce emissions in our supply chains. » Implement efficiency projects that reduce utilisation of resources including energy and water. » Integrate effective waste management processes in all hospitals and services to reduce, re-use and recycle waste. » Build workforce capability to understand and implement sustainability best practice, including carbon literacy, and planning and preparing for physical and transition climate risks.

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