ACHS Key Sustainability Objectives
Minimise waste
Preserve resources
Promote long-term environmental sustainability
Member of the
Global Green and Healthy Hospitals
- We are proud Members of Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH), a vibrant and growing international community of hospitals, health systems, health care facilities and health organizations dedicated to reducing the health sector’s ecological footprint and improving public and environmental health. We are excited to learn more about best practices and how we can share knowledge from this partnership.
- ACHS are proud to share our learnings and will document achievements in the ACHS Sustainability Strategy document
Recent Highlights and Achievements
Engaged with Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), using their ‘BlueHalo Climate Action Technology’ to introduce carbon offsetting.
Supporting offset projects in Renewable Energy in India, Deforestation in Indonesia and Bush Regeneration in Australia.
Introduced eco-friendly ‘Frank Green’ coffee cups for all staff.
Donated un-used paper to two schools in Sydney, Australia.
Reduction in printing with digital platforms for document sharing & signing.
Decreased non-essential travel.
Thank you again for your generous donation of coloured paper to the school! The kids have been loving it!
Next Steps
The ACHS Sustainability Committee are excited to develop our initiatives and we will be sharing updates and learnings with ACHS Members along the way. If you are a healthcare organisation wanting to reduce your carbon footprint, learn more at GGHH