1. AGENDA: GREEN HEALTH LEADERS INITIATIVE
Welcome and introductions
Where in the world are we?
Aim of our discussions
Overview of our thinking to date
Interactive discussions (3 questions)
Summary, next steps

3. Where we are

5. Climate change, sustainability and health
“Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century”
The Lancet and University College London Institute for Global Health Commission
Now it is time for the health sector to respond to the reality of climate change by taking a moral and tangible leadership role in mitigation efforts around the globe, beginning with its own policies and practices”
World Health Organization
The health sector has a substantial role to play in both mitigating climate change
through the adoption of low-carbon strategies, while also building resilience to climate impact
in ways that plan for environmental change and expanded health threats
The link between the environment and health has been well recognized globally. The Lancet called climate change the biggest global threat of our time, while WHO pointed out how it affects the social determinates of health. In the Canadian College of Health Leaders joined with other national associations to support the joint position statement “Towards an environmentally responsible Canadian health sector”. It stated “We call on all health care organizations to pledge to minimize the negative impact of their activity on the environment and to seek solutions to existing barriers” Unfortunately, until recently, this call has largely fallen on deaf ears.
Climate Smart Health Care: World Bank Report
We encourage local communities to undergo the ‘ecological conversion’
needed to overcome consumerism and heal our relationship with creation
Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Climate Change

6. Key Elements of Low Carbon Healthcare
Key Elements of Low Carbon Healthcare ( Climate Smart Healthcare- World Bank)
Health system design and models of care based on appropriate technology, coordinated care, emphasis on local providers, driven by public health needs
Building design and construction based on low carbon approaches
Investment programs in renewable energy and energy efficiency
Waste minimization and sustainable health care waste management
Sustainable transport and water consumption policies
Low carbon procurement policies for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and other products
Resilience strategies to withstand extreme weather events

7. New drivers of environmental stewardship
Business continuity: Resiliency & adaptation to climate change
Carbon pricing
New provincial regulations
Clean tech revolution
Hospitals have made many advances in energy management, recycling and waste management., but today, there are new drivers that are creating new challenges. These include the need for business continuity in the face of a growing number of extreme weather events, the price on carbon, new regulations and the clean tech revolution

9. More than 1300 participating hospitals

10. Green Health Leaders’ Initiative Aim
To create an awareness, education and engagement movement for Senior Health Executives, Board Members Medical Staff, Sustainability Leads, Government and Industry to improve environmental stewardship and climate change adaptation in Canadian Health Care facilities and those they influence

11. Some Possible Components
Green Governance
Green Hospital Scorecard
Climate Change Resiliency
Green Health Leaders’ Initiative
Green Health Leaders’ Forum
Green Health Leader’s Guide
Clean Tech
Procurement

12. Green Health Leaders are change agents who:
Make strategic commitments for an environmentally-sustainable health system
Enable their staff and organizations to take specific actions
Establish targets, measure and benchmark their performance
Become ambassadors for environmental stewardship in health care in Canada

13. Comments from Mauricio, Ray and Bill… Questions

14. Question # 1 for Discussion
Leading self
As a leader, what do I need to know more of to act on this agenda? How can I contribute to changes that improve environmental stewardship and sustainability?

15. Question # 2 for Discussion
Coalitions
How can CCGHC, CCHL, Health Care Can, SSE, industry partners, government and other institutions work together to support green health care in Canada - What are the enabling factors and what are the barriers?

16. Question # 3 for Discussion
Vision 2030
What is needed to enable our health system to transform to a more sustainable future – where are the priority areas of emphasis now that we can build upon in future?

17. Summary and Next Steps