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Photo: Tetra/Getty Images EcoAct North America is an international climate consultancy focused on helping the private and public sectors measure their climate impacts and move towards sustainability. It helps companies with ambitious targets, such as reducing emissions by 25%, said CEO William Theisen. The ultimate goal is net-zero emissions.
Healthcare is a big contributor of upwards of 6% of greenhouse gas emissions due to electricity use, supply chain purchases and waste, he said. What's helping are investors who are asking a lot of questions to ensure their investments are resilient as the climate changes, Theisen said. Companies are being asked to share their sustainability plans, not just in this country, but globally.
The United States lags behind Europe due to a lack of regulation, according to Theisen. Much of the effort to control greenhouse gas emissions is voluntary, leading to a wide spectrum of effort. "Regulation plays a huge part in setting a baseline for how much we expect the private sector to take in terms of reducing their climate impacts," he said.
For more, please listen to Theisen's conversation with Susan Morse, executive editor of Healthcare Finance News. Talking points: More about this episode: More than 60 health systems and hospitals sign climate change pledge Hospitals connect climate change to health and health equity Addressing global health challenges with technology HIMSS24 keynote: Prioritizing sustainability, protecting against climate change and harnessing AI Humana to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than half Healthcare gas emissions responsible for 10% of national emissions, 98,000 deaths annually Email the writer: [email protected] The HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum is scheduled to take place Oct.
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