Sustainability is a key concern for us and our members. We are committed to durable, high-quality products, responsible use of resources and a long-term commitment to the healthcare sector. After all, sustainable health not only means better care and environmental protection, but also stable healthcare systems, resilient structures and cost efficiency.
With initiatives such as the Green Hospitals study and the call for systemic tenders, we are making concrete contributions to anchoring sustainability in the healthcare sector – ecologically, economically and socially. The study sheds light on how hospitals worldwide can be planned, built and operated more sustainably – with a focus on energy efficiency, resource conservation and improved patient care.
Systemic tenders take into account not only individual products, but also entire supply solutions – from infrastructure and equipment to training and maintenance. This enables a long-term, sustainable supply that takes equal account of quality, efficiency and environmental aspects. With our study on systemic tenders, we show practical ways in which such procurement processes can be designed in a strategic, sustainable and impact-oriented manner.
The health partnerships we have designed together with partner associations also offer potential to strengthen sustainability aspects in a targeted manner – be it through local training and further education, climate-friendly technologies or the development of resilient structures on site.
