A Spotlight On... Reducing Costs and Saving Energy We all have a vital role to play in reducing our carbon footprint to help tackle climate change, and the NHS was the first health service in the world to commit to reaching carbon net zero.[1]
O Lewis Cowlishaw Content Development Manager at Blue Stream Academy Lewis Cowlishaw oversees the research, writing and development of our eLearning content while coordinating with subject matter experts from across the UK. “Our enthusiastic in-house development team ensures that we stay on top of the latest developments,” says Lewis. “The key to success at BSA is about being on the pulse of the health and care sector, and having a devoted following of passionate users certainly helps too.”
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ne year on from making that commitment, the NHS has already reduced its emissions by the equivalent of powering 1.1 million homes a year.[1] The Delivering a Net Zero NHS report demonstrated that the NHS has exceeded the 2020 targets outlined in the Climate Change Act. But to meet the organisation’s commitment to net zero, every part of the NHS needs to work together.[2]
Over 1.3 million people work in the English NHS alone.[3] If we consider the millions of people who work in social care, as well as the organisations that support the sector by providing goods and services, the figure will be much higher. All of us can play a significant role in reducing the sector’s carbon footprint, limiting our impact on the environment while making a significant difference to public health.
We’re already making many positive changes, at home and at work, as more of us choose to reduce our negative impact on the environment. There’s plenty we can do – from saving energy, recycling more packaging and using less plastic, to reducing emissions from travel, creating more green spaces and improving logistics.
