Organisational considerations

The largest single contribution to non-clinical carbon in primary care is from energy use. Reducing energy wastage also saves the practice money, so simple actions to help with this are win-win solutions. There are also multiple co-benefits in encouraging active travel for patients and staff.
Carbon footprinting your practice can provide a really useful focus for areas to work on.
Non-clinical topics
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Carbon foot-printing your practiceA carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by a person, organisation, event or product – in this case the carbon emissions associated with the running of a practice and providing healthcare to our patients.
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Travel & TransportTravel by staff and patients contributes a significant carbon burden, and the benefits of reducing fossil fuel travel go well beyond just reducing our carbon emissions.
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Greener buildingsInsulating your building reduces energy bills and carbon emissions. Low carbon energy generation, such as solar panels and air source heat pumps, are also worth considering.
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ProcurementBy making ethical and green choices about our procurement, we can have a significant effect on the ethics and sustainable practices of the supply chain.
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Reducing waste in health careReduce, Reuse, Recycle (in that order) is the mantra of sustainable usage. Reducing waste can reduce harm and financial costs.