Achievements against Priority Initiatives
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NSLHD Planetary Health team – 2024 NSW Health Award winners
Carbon Footprint and Pathway to Net Zero NSLHD is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2035 for emissions it controls directly, and by 2050 for those it can influence. To support these goals, NSLHD’s Planetary Health team, in collaboration with Arup Australia and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, led a project to measure the district’s carbon footprint and create a pathway to net zero. This project, the first of its kind in any local health district, involved three key stages: collecting data to calculate the baseline carbon emissions, identifying emission-reducing interventions based on evidence and staff consultation, and modelling a pathway to net zero, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal. This initiative has led to a comprehensive plan for reaching net zero by 2035, positioning NSLHD as a leader in sustainable healthcare. The insights gained from this work have shaped the NSLHD Planetary Health Framework 2024-2027 .
WINNER
In recognition of its achievements, this initiative was awarded the 2024 NSW Health Award for Environmental Sustainability . A video showcasing the initiative can be viewed from: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/awards/2024/Pages/ carbon-footprint-pathway-to-net-zero.aspx
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