The Green Healthcare Award

This award is open to any healthcare facility, of any size, public, voluntary or private, that can demonstrate a comprehensive programme to minimise the environmental impact of its services while optimising outcomes for patients. You must explain what you have achieved so far, particularly over the last 12 months, and what you hope to achieve in the future. And we need to see evidence of an overall strategy that sets out your targets and how you plan to achieve them and hard statistics demonstrating year-on-year comparisons Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Background: Provide an overview of your sustainability strategy, including its development, objectives, and how it supports minimising environmental impact while optimizing patient outcomes.
• Targets: Outline the green targets you have set (e.g., energy, water, waste management) and how these targets were implemented across your facility. Include any specific goals related to environmental preservation or other green initiatives.
• Organisation Commitment: Describe how you have integrated sustainability into your organisation, including staff training, communication, and senior management support. Highlight how sustainability is embedded in your culture.
• Outcomes & Results: Detail the practical benefits and measurable outcomes of your green initiatives. Provide year-on-year comparisons, including any external validations, accreditations, or certifications received. Show evidence of progress with relevant statistics.
• Future Sustainability Goals: Describe your future sustainability goals and plans. Explain how these goals will enhance your efforts and address any remaining environmental challenges.