Our Planet
We recognise that protecting the environment for future generations is critical. "Without a healthy planet, we cannot have healthy people."
Energy and water
We are focused on energy and water efficiency measures and identifying opportunities to introduce more renewable energy in our operations and new developments.
Climate change action and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
We are undertaking a comprehensive review of climate risk to enable effective action on climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to support a transition to the low carbon economy.
Waste and recycling
We are seeking to improve recycling and to identify more opportunities to reduce single-use plastics where it is safe to.
Our Targets
- Maintain recycling rates and identify single-use plastic and waste reduction opportunities
- Identify new water saving opportunities
- Achieve a 10% reduction in energy intensity by 2026*
- Achieve a 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity by 2026*
- Install 6.3MW renewable energy projects by 2026*
- Undertake a comprehensive review of climate risk across our regions
Local Initiatives
- Winfield Hospital - planting 210 plants on the grounds of the hospital. Read more here.
- Pinehill Hospital - the Physio team and other passionate individuals have been the heartbeat and driving force of Pinehill Hospital’s green initiatives. Read more here.
- Tees Valley Hospital - the Ramsay Cares Green Team has been formed with initiatives already in place such as; bee friendly trees, insect houses, hedgehog watering bowls and a solar-powered pond.
- Duchy Hospital - the Ramsay Cares Green Team has been formed with initiatives already in place. The team have pledged to recycle, prevent pollution and slow climate change! To encourage family and friends to follow the 3 R’s - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, and to conserve energy and water to help protect the environment for a better planet earth! Read more here.
