Achieving Decarbonization of the Healthcare Sector
The ABCs of ESG
The inherent mission and values of healthcare organizations make them ideal stewards of the ESG framework. In fact, many are likely already doing some elements of ESG, which stands for environmental, social and governance, but not calling it that. Below are specific areas and goals within the ESG framework healthcare organizations can focus.
Create carbon neutral goals
Install waste and pollution management practices
Invest in energy efficiency and natural resources
Create carbon neutral goals
Install waste and pollution management practices
Invest in energy efficiency and natural resources
Have diversity, equity and inclusion goals
Concentrate on safety and well-being of staff and patients
Address the social determinants of health
Prioritize sound labor practices for workforce
Ensure privacy and data security
Have diversity, equity and inclusion goals
Concentrate on safety and well-being of staff and patients
Address the social determinants of health
Prioritize sound labor practices for workforce
AEnsure privacy and data security
Appoint an ESG leader
Create pay equity goals for workforce
Have policies related to ethics, compliance and fraud
Prioritize diversity of board
Release an annual report to track and share ESG goals
Appoint an ESG leader
Create pay equity goals for workforce
Have policies related to ethics, compliance and fraud
Prioritize diversity of board
Release an annual report to track and share ESG goals
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