The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care aims to build capabilities and capacity in individuals and organizations to enable the development of an environmentally sustainable, net-zero and climate-resilient health system. Paving the way for an ideal green community. 

Health care is everywhere. From hospitals to community centres, health care is deeply integrated into different parts of the community. As we face this climate crisis, the health care system has the privilege and responsibility to lead the way towards an ideal green community.  We can do this in 3 ways: 

  1. Anchor institutions, like hospitals, can lead the way on sustainability and be a shining light for others in the community
  2. Health facilities and clinics interact with many parts of society and business.  Our choices matter. We can choose who we buy from, and what we buy.
  3. Health care professionals have been identified as the most trusted of all professions. Health care professionals have the opportunity to provide community leadership in actions against climate change as well as in the adoption of technologies and practices that improve the health of individuals and the planet.

Elements of the Ideal Green Community

 

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News

2024 Health Care Climate Champions for the sixth year in a row!

Thank you to all members, supporters and collaborators for your help in achieving this amazing accomplishment. Cheers to another great year. Learn more about the awards HERE.

Preparing Canada's Health Care Buildings for Net-Zero 

Made possible with an investment from the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Implementation Readiness Fund. Stay informed about upcoming networking hubs, resources, and opportunities to get involved HERE.

Healthy Capital: Sustainable Investment for Hospital Foundations

In partnership with the Trottier Family Foundation, PEACH, Quinn+Partners, and the Canada Climate Law Initiative, we’re excited to launch a project to build capacity in responsible investment strategies for hospital foundation boards. View the project page HERE (EN) and (FR)

 

Events

The Roadmap for Planetary Health & Sustainable Health Systems- July 17, 2025, 12:00 AM PT/ 3:00 PM ET

Join POWER for a landmark national webinar spotlighting over 100 Canadian hospitals that have phased out desflurane, a superpolluting anesthetic gas. This climate-health victory is just the beginning. We’ll explore how small, strategic interventions can catalyze system-wide sustainability, and lay the groundwork for Sustainable Healthcare Secretariats across Canada. Featuring Canadian and global leaders Dr Courtney Howard, Dr Anita Rao, Dr Margot Burnell, Dr Joseph LeBlanc and moderated by JP Toussaint from the Trottier Family Foundation, this session offers inspiration, practical insights, and ways to take action. Other speakers will be announced shortly.

Register HERE.

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