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Sustainable development
Sustainable Development is on the Government's agenda for the long-term. Although climate change is the most serious global environmental threat, promoting new, modern, sustainable ways of living, working, producing and travelling also stand to achieve wider benefits to human health and well-being (taken from Securing the Future - delivering UK sustainable development strategy). This is in accordance with the Department's commitment to sustainable development and in line with the principles of the White Paper Our health, our care, our say. The key is to embrace the concept and take this forward with renewed vigour to realise the benefits from social reform, improved environmental performance and realise the economic rewards necessary to maintain the impetus.
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Sustainability mind map
To help track the impact of climate change and sustainability on estates and facilities, the Gateway Review Estates and Facilities Division (DH GREFD) have put together a mind map. DH GREFD is responsible for Government policy and strategic overview. The NHS Sustainable Development Unit have responsibility for operational and implementational practice across the NHS.
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The mind map is a live document. It is updated to reflect changes in legislation and incorporate feedback. To make comments on the mind map, please email the address below.
In this section:
- Requirements of the Carbon Reduction Commitment
- Sustainable development in NHS buildings and facilities
- Preparing for floods and changes in weather
- Saving energy in NHS healthcare facilities
- Application procedure for Energy Efficiency Fund
- Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method for Healthcare (replaces NEAT)
- Procurement and buying energy efficient products
- Transport management to minimise negative environmental impact
- Waste prevention and minimisation
- Water and sewage management
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Good Corporate Citizenship
Good Corporate Citizenship describes how NHS organisations can embrace sustainable development and tackle health inequalities through their day-to-day activities.
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