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As the world gears up for Earth Day 2024 on April 22nd, EARTHDAY.ORG is once again rallying millions to protect our planet. This year, the focus is unwavering: ending plastic pollution for the sake of human and planetary health.

In line with this critical mission, we invite you to join us for the NHS Plastic Vs Pollution webinar. As part of the broader effort to reduce plastic use by 60% by 2040, this online event will specifically address the NHS's role and impact.

Are you:

• Concerned about the environmental and health consequences of plastic pollution?

• An NHS employee looking to make a positive difference?

Then this webinar is for you!

Join us for an informative exploration of how the NHS can tackle plastic waste and contribute to a healthier planet. You'll gain valuable insights on:

• The scale of plastic pollution within the NHS and its environmental footprint.

• The health risks associated with plastic exposure.

• Practical solutions and initiatives that NHS organisations can implement to reduce plastic use and adopt a circular economy approach.

• Opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the NHS.

By participating, you'll be part of a crucial conversation and equip yourself with actionable steps to make a real difference.

Register now and secure your free spot!

Let's join forces to combat plastic pollution, protect our planet, and ensure a healthier future for all.

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Sam Coombes, Lead Medicines Information Technician and Sustainability Lead at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, and Cath Cooksey, Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist at Kent and Medway ICB, will be joining us for a talk titled: "Breathing Life into Inhaler Recycling!" ♻️

They'll be sharing their insights on the UK's largest inhaler recycling pilot program, Re-Hale, and how it's transforming the way we manage old and unwanted inhalers.

Hannah Montgomery, Marketing, Sustainability and Care Lead at Grace Cares, a fantastic nonprofit dedicated to supporting the planet, older adults, and healthcare workers across the UK, will be joining us.

Grace Cares is on a vital mission to divert care equipment from landfills, promoting a more sustainable healthcare system. ♻️

In her talk, Hannah will share valuable insights on their impactful work and how you can get involved.

From 1st April 2024, the government’s Public Procurement Notice 06/21 (PPN 06/21) requires all businesses bidding for NHS contracts to make a net zero commitment and carbon reduction plan publicly available. This goes beyond SECR and other carbon reporting due to the requirement to validate planned actions and demonstrate progress year on year.

Businesses who fail to make this commitment or publish their carbon reduction plan, risk being excluded from the NHS procurement process.

Join the us, Halston B2B, Flotilla and Vida Healthcare where we will discuss:

• How to unlock PPN 06/21: Requirements and who's in, who's out

• Master Carbon Reduction Plans: simple, cost-effective strategies

• Automated solutions: Effortless PPN 06/21 compliance and third party validation

• Net Zero commitment: Charting your trajectory to success

• Annual reporting made easy: Monitoring your progress

• Beyond compliance: Maximising the wider value creation of Carbon Reduction Plans for business growth

Don't Miss Out on Tomorrow's Opportunities - Act Now!

Our Speakers

John Rastrick, Founder & CEO, Flotilla

John will outline the requirements of PPN 06/21, how to create a carbon reduction plan and the wider benefits and value creation from doing so.

James Rycroft, Managing Director, Vida Healthcare

Hear how Vida Healthcare is reaping the climate and commercial benefits of implementing a Carbon Reduction Plan (CPR), through a live discussion with the company's Managing Director, James Rycroft

Jessica Farrow, Head of Communications, Halston B2B
Find out how to create an engaging narrative around your sustainable story, how to make your documentation accessible and presentable for tenders and how to present yourself onsite and in comms​

World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22nd. It’s a global initiative that the United Nations established in 1993. The day aims to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for water conservation. In 2023, we mark the 21st anniversary of this event, using it to celebrate water and raise awareness about its essential role.  

Did you know the NHS spent approximately £260 million on water and sewerage in 2020/2021? 

This does not just come as a financial cost for the NHS, but it also costs the environment. Nevertheless, the NHS is dedicated to reducing its water usage and enhancing sustainability. In line with NHS England's guidance, implementing water-efficiency measures could potentially yield substantial financial savings of up to 20%, equating to an annual saving of £9.5 million.  

 Join us for this webinar as we discuss the services, processes, and that can assist the NHS in reducing water waste and changing behaviours.  

  Speaker Announcement

Paul Chivers, Innovation & Sustainability Consultant, Mackwell Health Ltd,  

Talk Title:Innovation saves up to 115 swimming pools of water per year! 

Mackwell Health is an innovator, leading the way with ingenious, sustainable solutions in infection prevention technology. Always backed by science, our UK engineered and manufactured solutions provide unprecedented levels of safety in the environments in which they are used.

Oli Shelley, Head of Operations at Wave Utilities.

Oli heads up the Water Efficiency Services team at Wave Utilities, a Retailer in the competitive-household water market, with overall responsibility for both the commercial and operational delivery of all of their Active Water Management® services (including customer-side leakage detection and repair and smart metering provision) to Wave’s national portfolio of end business customers.

The NHS Sustainability Partnership is proud to present the Sustainability Partnership Awards 2023. On January 31st 2024 we are celebrating the achievements of those who are working to make the NHS a more sustainable organisation.

The awards will recognise the best practices in sustainable healthcare, from reducing energy consumption to waste reduction to green procurement.

Our awards have been created to showcase the most innovative businesses within the sustainable healthcare space as well as the NHS Trusts that have been striving to implement sustainable change across the healthcare system.

The awards are used to benchmark significant achievements and recognise leaders within the field.  

Nominations will open on October 6th!

To nominate an individual or team, please visit our awards page here.

Sign up for your tickets to attend our awards ceremony and see who our stars of 2023 will be. 

The NHS is facing a constant challenge to deliver cost savings whilst ensuring a high standard of patient care, yet, with growing budget constraints and lack of resources, areas of significant impact on sustainability such as nutrition is being left behind.  

“Sustainable Healthy Diets are dietary patterns that promote all dimensions of individuals’ health and wellbeing; have low environmental pressure and impact; are accessible, affordable, safe and equitable; and are culturally acceptable.” – The British Dietic Association (BDA) 

From building menus around seasonality, to introducing more plant-based alternatives, there are a whole host of ways in which nutrition can be focussed on within the NHS’s green agenda.  

This webinar will host a panel of NHS and industry professionals as well as businesses with a range of innovative services and products to discuss how sustainable nutrition can be properly implemented into the NHS.  

Interested in speaking at this event get in touch here

Our First Speaker:

Having worked for Quorn for almost 10 years, across all foodservice channels, Ellie brings her passion and expertise in food, food operations, nutrition and sustainability to the forefront when engaging with stakeholders from all sectors.  As the Senior lead for Net Positive at QuornPro,  she is a key driver behind their range of Net Positive initiatives and solutions.  Working on projects for both wholesale and catering clients Ellie has been leading for unique award-winning concepts that not only help to lower the impact of Carbon within their food supply chain these solutions deliver healthy nutrition without compromising on experience or taste.

Just as she supports those around her to realise their personal and professional sustainability goals, she has dedicated time to mentor young people to develop their environmental initiatives to tackle the climate crisis through the Young Green Briton Challenge. 

Ellie cares also a lot about food waste, working with known organisations to redistribute healthy and nutritious surplus food to help feed hungry children and their families across the country.

Our Second Speaker:

Bringing thirty years of corporate, military, hospitality, and restaurant ownership experience to the NHS, Tim's approach is that every patient deserves to eat restaurant-quality meals. A passionate proponent of food as medicine, he has appeared on Channel Four's Food Unwrapped and has been published on many occasions to showcase the opportunities, rather than the restrictions, of providing over 5,000 high-quality meals a day.

Winner of the Public Sector Hospital Caterer of the Year 2021 & Hospital Caterer of the Year 2022, Tim joined NHSE as Net Zero Food Programme Manager in August 2022, promoting the Net Zero Food Programme, which links intrinsically to the Food Standards and NHS Food Review. He is driving exemplary leadership throughout NHS catering.

Tim chairs the NHS Catering Exemplar Sites group and co-chairs the Expert Panel, focusing on 24/7 feeding for NHS staff.

The NHS' supply chain is responsible for 66% of its total carbon emissions. Being one of the world's largest organisations, the NHS must lead in sustainability, particularly given the challenges of rising costs, growing demand, and environmental pressures in healthcare worldwide. To address these issues, the NHS can leverage two key strategies: reuse and repurposing. 

But reuse isn’t always straightforward in the NHS because a lot of equipment is not reusable for reasons of clinical safety. So how can how can hospitals look to increase product reuse?  

In our upcoming webinar, professionals from across the NHS and businesses offering relevant products or services will discuss how to incorporate sustainability into the NHS supply chain with reuse and repurposing technologies, services and processes.  

Speaker Announcement

Stephen Hall, Managing Director Silentia UK

Talk Tile – Our mission is to eliminate hospital curtains along with their carbon footprint, running costs and cross-infection risk.

As Managing Director of the Lisclare Group, Stephen has been working with stakeholders within the healthcare sector and the home environment.  The company’s priority has always been that as an independent company, we have the freedom to select the best products for the sector which will allow carers to focus on their patients – giving them the freedom to care.  For the last 15 years, Stephen has been at the helm of the UK branch of Silentia.  Since 1990, Silentia has been the leader in patient privacy, developing innovative solutions that not only help reduce the risk of cross-infection but also reduce waste and energy consumption, contributing to a cleaner environment. As resource efficiency becomes a critical focus of the healthcare industry, Silentia remains committed to supporting hospitals with future-proof patient privacy.  Today we are trusted by hospitals across the world in 50+ countries and proudly deliver products with a proven lifetime of 10+ years

Steve Haskew, Group Director of Sustainability & Client Engagement Lead, Circular Computing

Talk Title -  Sustainability in IT: The – the future is unkNOWn

Steve Haskew is the Director of Sustainability and Client Engagement at Circular Computing (a remanufacturer of laptop technology and innovator in the emerging circular economy space). An experienced board-level all-rounder with a demonstrated history of working in innovative and disruptive environments Skilled in project management, change and risk management, and building performance teams. 


Matthew Greenhill, Senior Sustainability Consultant at, WRM

WRM specialise in providing professional assurance and technical expertise to enable organisations to improve their sustainability and reduce their impact on our environment. 

Matt oversees the development of the company’s sustainability service area and manages a diverse range of sustainability projects for public, private and third-sector organisations. His main workstreams include carbon footprints, assessments, and reduction plans; sustainability strategies; ESG strategies; and Carbon Literacy training. He also serves as a Sustainability Manager with The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, emphasising the importance of fostering a culture change within organisations to drive the transition towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions. 


Joann Stockdale, Specialist Inventory Manager, Receipts & Distribution for Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK, with an aim to become one of the country’s greenest NHS Trusts. 💚 

Joann currently works across warehousing and manages all receipts in a newly centralised location. She also manages PPE and sterile services pick and pack, with onward delivery to end users. 

The NHS is committed to reaching net zero by 2040 for their directly controlled emissions, and by 2045 for the emissions they influence through goods and services bought from their suppliers. But, to achieve this ambitious goal, the NHS needs a great deal of collaboration from their suppliers.  

The Net Zero Supplier Roadmap sets out a step-by-step timeline to help suppliers align with the NHS’s net zero goals between now and 2030 (including a two year grace period on milestones up to 2027 for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises). But what extra steps will the NHS and their suppliers need to take to ensure their success on their net zero journey? And how easy will this transition be for both parties? 

This webinar will see NHS and industry professionals, and business will products or services to aid the NHS in moving towards a more sustainable supply chain come together to discuss what will be needed to build a greener future. 

Speaker Announcement

Louis Brown 
Senior Account Executive,  EcoVadis 

EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company whose mission is to provide the world's most trusted business sustainability ratings. Businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ expert intelligence and evidence-based ratings to monitor and improve the sustainability performance of their business and trading partners. Its actionable scorecards, benchmarks, carbon action tools, and insights guide an improvement journey for environmental, social and ethical practices across 200 industry categories and 175 countries. Industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, LVMH, Bridgestone, BASF and JPMorgan are among the 100,000 businesses that collaborate with EcoVadis to drive resilience, sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide. Learn more on ecovadis.com, Twitter or LinkedIn.

Bryony Salter
Head of Impact & Sustainability, Positive Planet 

Positive Planet provides solutions for businesses and organisations looking to take, responsible action to reduce their climate impact. The consultancy has a suite of, business applications designed to simplify the pathway to net zero. From carbon footprint measurement, emissions reduction planning, employee training, stakeholder engagement and program delivery, Positive Planet delivers innovative, ways to turn intent into impact.

Our National Health Service produces thousands of tonnes of waste every year, with 133,000 tonnes of this being plastic waste. The Greener NHS program has NHS waste high on their agenda for paving the way to a more sustainable future for our healthcare service, which so far is having a strong effect. Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has removed 200,000 items of single use plastic alone from their waste in 2019/20. 

 But how can hospitals look to reduce their waste and begin to implement a more circular waste strategy?  

 For this webinar, we will be inviting industry professionals and businesses with new products and services that can help to combat waste and introduce circular thinking into the NHS’s green plans.  

Speaker Announcement

Guy Wing, Contract Manager, Sharpsmart
Sharpsmart entered the UK healthcare market in 2000 challenging the long-instilled practices of clinical waste being managed as a back-of-dock service with no infection risk considerations, ushering in a new standard of risk prevention by putting safety, intelligent movement and clinical design at the forefront of its waste management practices. One of Sharpsmart’s principle founding values is also to achieve the highest level of sustainability possible through innovation, product, and process.

Clare Atkinson, Director of Research and Development, Nu Green

Talk Title: The Importance of Data in Sustainable Waste Management 

 At NuGreen we are working to deliver a more sustainable healthcare sector through our bespoke consultation process, educational packages and research and development. We take a 4-stage approach to helping healthcare settings save money, reduce emissions and increase the percentage of recycled material: Collect, Analyse, Implement, and Futureproof.

We believe generating and analysing business data can paint a picture of sustainability credentials. This data creates a baseline to highlight key areas of best practice and areas of concern, by analysing this data businesses can make informed decisions to implement long term sustainable change.

By setting Science Based Targets, then re-auditing and analysing this data, you can clearly track progress against the original baseline data. We work with local NHS trusts and other companies, within the healthcare sector, to help them analyse their business practices, product selection and waste management processes.

The idea is that we look to create circular processes that bring in a network of expertise from other industries to maximise the planet’s resources, minimise waste and reduce costs to the sector. We believe in using data and science-based targets with our clients to create and implement a path to a sustainable future.

Conor Connolly, VP, Business Development (Diagnostics), Envetec Sustainable Technologies

Talk Title: Create Clean Change: Sustainable treatment of clinical waste.

Conor Connolly is Vice President of Business Development for Envetec. Envetec is an Irish company with a global vision to create clean change. Their mission is to enable all laboratories to move towards zero biohazardous waste.

Envetec was founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, a leader in clinical diagnostics whose clients included global diagnostic companies and clinical laboratories. Envetec’s GENERATIONS – our clean technology – represents 10 years of investment in research and development combined with industry collaboration to deliver the best solution for the safe treatment of laboratory biohazardous materials and waste with the ability to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

More Speakers Are Coming Soon!

Join us, in person, on the 4th of July at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds

This event will bring together healthcare professionals, sustainability experts, and industry leaders to explore innovative collaborations and partnerships that are driving sustainability initiatives within the healthcare sector. 

• Engage in thought-provoking panel discussions featuring industry experts, healthcare professionals, and sustainability leaders.

• Connect with a diverse group of attendees, including healthcare and sustainability professionals

• Explore the approaches that are accelerating the race to Net-Zero.

Building a Sustainable Future: Green Buildings for the NHS

Date: 4th July 2023
Time: 9.45 am - 10.30 am

This discussion aims to bring together professionals from various disciplines to delve into the transformative power of green buildings and their impact on the healthcare sector.

Learn from real-life examples of green building projects within the NHS where sustainable practices are being successfully implemented to overcome challenges and deliver environmentally friendly healthcare infrastructure.

Discover cutting-edge technologies that can contribute to creating green healthcare facilities. Explore innovative approaches to energy management and renewable energy integration

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Georgia Halston, Group CEO at Halston Group
Jordan Appleson, CEO at Hark
Jonathan Sylvester, Senior Project Manager at NHS Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Caroline Wherritt, Founder & Chief Executive at Re:Work

Inclusive Conversations: Sustainability for the Entire NHS Workforce

Date: 4th July 2023
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Sustainability is a crucial aspect of healthcare, and it requires collective action commitment and awareness from every member of the NHS workforce. 

Join us and our expert panellists at Yorkshire Sustainability Week as we discuss the importance of engaging the entire NHS workforce in the sustainability journey

Hear inspiring stories from NHS employees and industry professionals who have successfully implemented sustainable practices within their departments. Learn from their experiences, challenges, and achievements. 

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Georgia Halston, Group CEO at Halston Group
Olivia Simpson, CEO at Symbiotex
Frank Swinton, Climate Change Lead at Airedale NHS Trust
Pete Waddingham, National Net Zero Lead for the AHSN Network
Clive Spooner, Group Training Manager at Vernacare

Keynote Speaker: Talk Title TBC

Date: 4th July 2023
Time: 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Chris Kelly, Associate Director, Estates Compliance & Risk at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Matt Greenhill, Senior Sustainability Consultant at WRM

Phil Mottershead, Project Development Director at Vital Energi

Craig Richardson, Director of Estates and Facilities at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Supporting The Development of a Circular Economy for Medical Devices

Date: 4th July 2023
Time: 3.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Vee Mapunde, Programme Director at NIHR Surgical MedTech Co-operative

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON

Want to attend? Visit www.yorkshiresustainabilityweek.com

Be a part of the green revolution. 

The theme of this year’s Earth Day event is ‘Invest in our planet’. Time is running out for us to solve the climate crisis and reverse the negative effects we have had on the environment. Now is the time to act, now is the time to invest in our planet. 

The number of new sustainable products and services coming to market is increasing year on year, all that’s left to do is for these to be invested in the right spaces. The NHS’s green agenda is stronger than ever before, and they need to be ahead of the pack when it comes to green investments to reap the benefits and put their best foot forward. 

 To celebrate Earth Day 2023, we will be inviting speakers from a range of companies with new, innovative products and services that could benefit the NHS’s green agenda.   

Speaker Announcement

Jack O'Grady, Senior Programme Manager, My Green Lab

Talk Title: Building a Global Culture of Sustainability in Science

My Green Lab is a non-profit organization aiming to build a culture of sustainability in science. They are the world leaders in developing internationally recognized sustainability standards for laboratories and laboratory products, bringing sustainability to the community responsible for the world’s life-changing medical and technical innovations. My Green Lab has inspired tens of thousands of scientists to make a positive change in their labs by reducing the environmental impact of their work.

Dr Kyle C Grant, Founder & CEO, Oxwash

Talk Title: Sustainable Laundry Practices For Healthcare

At Oxwash we are proud to provide dependable and sustainable laundry solutions for businesses across the nation. Our services extend beyond exceptional cleaning results. We offer bespoke and innovative solutions that cover inventory management, fulfilment and ozone disinfection, all tailored to meet your specific business needs. Whether you require a personalised, end-to-end solution or a specific service, we have got you covered.

Clive Spooner, Global Training Manager, Vernacare

Talk Title: Vernacare – Our Sustainability Journey

Vernacare are passionate about delivering sustainable Infection Prevention, Clinical Waste Management, and Surgical Solutions. As pioneers of solutions for healthcare environments, we have a proven history of developing products that have helped to improve the lives of patients, residents, and healthcare professionals globally.

Through our partnerships with experts, customers, and end users, we are driving sustainable product innovation across all product speciality areas to maximise infection prevention whilst protecting our planet.

Watch this space more speakers are to be announced

Real sustainable development will only be possible if women’s health is prioritised. For many years, the majority of new medical devices, technologies and services have been developed around being used for men, leaving many women’s health needs unconsidered and a significant gender bias issue. But now, new activity in relation to women’s HealthTech is increasing at an astronomical rate.  

 With it being reported that 50% of women do not understand their own hormones, it is vital that we place women’s health at the centre of development. Thus came the development of FemTech, a spawn of HealthTech which focuses specifically on women’s health. Think fertility solutions, period-tracking apps, pregnancy and nursing care, women’s sexual wellness and reproductive system care. And that is only the beginning.  

Female-led innovation will be key within the field of healthcare. For our next webinar we will be inviting a range of industry experts and NHS professionals to discuss the need for women’s health to be at the centre of sustainable development.  

Speakers:

• Sam Pitman, Independent Occupational Therapist and Co-Founder of Eco Essex

• Jacqueline Gordon, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist at Great Ormond Street Hospital

• Emilė Radytė, CEO of Samphire Neuroscience

  Keep your eyes peeled for further speaker announcements coming soon!
  Interested in speaking at this event get in touch here