Message from the board chair Trevor Danos AM
Earlier this month NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri and I provided an update on the district’s recent planetary health and sustainability efforts and direction moving forward. The district committed in 2022 to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2035, with most of the reduction – 70 to 80 per cent – to be achieved by 2030. An important activity we recently undertook was completing baseline carbon footprinting for the district. Using our own financial spend and activity-based data, we were able to quantify and categorise the district’s emissions including the sources of those emissions. This process has been essential to know what our emissions currently are and to have a solid measurable foundation to improve on. We have been able to model the district’s trajectory to net zero based on our emissions and their sources. For the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions the district controls directly (known as scope 1 + scope 2), the district aims to reach net zero by 2035, with a 70-80% reduction by 2030. For the GHG emissions the district does not control directly but can potentially influence (scope 3), the district aims to reach net zero by 2050, with a 50% reduction by 2035. The planetary health team is also in the process of evaluating the success and lessons learned over the last three years and is developing a new NSLHD Planetary Health Framework for 2024-2027. There are many ways in which individuals can get involved in the district’s planetary health and sustainability efforts. I encourage all of you to find opportunities to participate. For more information see here. I look forward to following our progress as our district continues to pave the way as a sustainability-driven health service.
There are extraordinary people in this district who help us make a real difference in our community and show incredible commitment. They include staff, consumers, patients, volunteers and other stakeholders. Last year we introduced the NSLHD Honour Roll. It recognises the exceptional and outstanding service provided by a person who has had a strong involvement with NSLHD over an extended period, generally of five years or more. Up to five winners each year can receive this award which is presented at the Annual Public Meeting along with a lasting tribute on the NSLHD website. Nominations for the 2023 NSLHD Honour Roll are open until 30 September and details on how to submit an entry for consideration by the NSLHD Board can be found on the website. With just a few days left to submit an entry, I encourage you to consider nominating someone you feel deserving of this prestigious award. I would like to extend sincere congratulations to the Royal North Shore Hospital Concussion Clinic on being named a finalist in this year’s Premier’s Awards. This is a huge achievement, and we look forward to cheering on the team at the award ceremony later this year. The recent NSLHD Senior Leadership Development Program graduation ceremony was attended by some of our Board members. The program aims to support and develop the skills of future executive-level leaders across the district, and it was great to see another cohort graduate. I would like to extend a sincere congratulations on behalf of the Board to everyone who took part in the most recent program. Trevor Danos AM Board Chair Northern Sydney Local Health District
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 18|29 SEPTEMBER 2023
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