Building a resilient future healthcare sector: net zero perspective
Authors
Renukappa, SureshBindiganavilae Ramaniharan, Rajeev
Subbarao, Chandrashekar
Suresh, Subashini
Fernando, Kieran
Rangaswamy, Chandrashekar
Veenith, Tonny
Issue Date
2024-09-06
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The urgency to combat climate change, highlighted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, prompted the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) to commit to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, positioning healthcare as a leader in environmental sustainability. To accomplish this goal, this paper aims to propose a comprehensive framework emphasising three principles and as applicable to NHS. Firstly, reducing the demand for health services through policies addressing social determinants of health and prioritising health promotion is essential. Secondly, aligning healthcare resources with patient needs and promoting value-based healthcare reform is crucial. Lastly, reducing emissions from healthcare operations and supply chains, through measures like optimising building performance and transitioning to renewable energy sources, is necessary. This paper adopts a mixed method research methodology. It stresses the need for systemic changes in healthcare policies and practices to integrate environmental considerations and achieve sustainable health equity. It also suggests that the transition to net zero healthcare emissions not only mitigates climate change but also promotes overall health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic’s transformative potential, supported by informed political action, underscores the feasibility and necessity of embracing a new era of planetary healthcare.Citation
Renukappa, S., Bindiganavilae Ramaniharan, R., Subbarao, C., Suresh, S., Fernando, K., Rangaswamy, C. and Veenith, T. (in press) Building a resilient future healthcare sector: net zero perspective, presented at Achieving transformation for greater good: Societal, organisational and personal barriers and enablers, 38th British Academy of Management Conference, 2nd – 6th September 2024, Nottingham Trent University, U.K.Publisher
British Academy of ManagementAdditional Links
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This is an accepted manuscript of a paper due to be presented at Achieving transformation for greater good: Societal, organisational and personal barriers and enablers, 38th British Academy of Management Conference, 2nd– 6th September 2024, Nottingham Trent University, U.K The accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published version.Collections
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