An Environmentally Sustainable, Climate Resilient, Net Zero Canadian Health System
Mission
To build capabilities and capacity in individuals and organizations to enable the development of green health policies and practices
Strategic Directions
Identify and work with change-makers
Measure impact
Build networks of influence
Values
Commitment to public benefit – excellence and innovation – integrity – accountability and stewardship of resources
Overall Strategies
Environmental stewardship campaigns, challenges, educating, building and leveraging relationships and communities of practice
2021-2022 Strategic Priorities
PRIORITY 1
BUILD CAPACITY/ CAPABILITY: THE GREEN HEALTH INSTITUTE
Actions Create a learning centre that builds capacity in health professions, clinical and non-clinical staff
PRIORITY 2
MEASURE, REPORT AND ADVISE STAKEHOLDERS
Actions Expand the Green Hospital Scorecard, recognize leaders, develop policy and practice advice on PPE/medical single-use plastics, climate resilience and other climate and environmental sustainability initiatives
PRIORITY 3
TRANSFORM CIRCULAR ECONOMY SUPPLY CHAINS
Actions Recognize Sustainability Champions, develop corporate sponsors, expand Health-Share.ca, work with group purchasing organizations to advance green procurement, supplier communities of practice and green challenges
PRIORITY 4
ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
Actions Reinforce governance and finance, fiscal and risk management, strengthen and secure funding from memberships, government grants, corporate sponsorships and foundations