This award is relevant to healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical facilities implementing sustainability initiatives, such as energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction, green building design, and environmentally preferable purchasing.

CRITERIA

1. Innovative Sustainable Practices: The team should demonstrate innovative approaches to healthcare delivery that reduce carbon footprint and contribute positively to environmental sustainability. This could include initiatives such as energy-efficient hospital designs, waste reduction strategies, or the implementation of renewable energy sources.

2. Adaptation and Resilience: The team should showcase efforts in adapting healthcare practices to mitigate the effects of climate change on public health. This might involve programs focused on managing climate-related health risks, such as heatwaves, extreme weather events, or the spread of vector-borne diseases.

3. Promotion of Green Healthcare: Evaluate the team's commitment to promoting eco-friendly healthcare practices within their facility and beyond. This could include initiatives to reduce single-use plastics, promote sustainable transportation options for staff and patients, or integrate green spaces into healthcare environments to improve patient well-being.

4. Community Engagement and Education: Assess the team's efforts in engaging with the local community to raise awareness about the intersection of climate change and healthcare. This could involve educational campaigns, community outreach programs, or partnerships with local schools and organizations to promote climate-resilient health practices.

5. Measurable Impact and Outcomes: Consider the measurable impact of the team's initiatives on both healthcare delivery and environmental sustainability. Look for evidence of reduced carbon emissions, improved health outcomes, cost savings, or other tangible benefits resulting from the team's efforts to address climate change within the healthcare sector.

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