We know that more than half of health’s carbon footprint is from clinical care. That’s why our clinicians – nurses, doctors, and allied health staff – all play a crucial role in our net zero transition. Find information on sustainable clinical practices in known carbon hotspot areas:
The Net Zero Hubs (2024-2027) is an Australian-first program establishing multi-disciplinary teams to lead decarbonisation activities in carbon hotspot areas. More information on each Net Zero Hub can be found below.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - Belinda Jensen, Dr Simon Cook and Dr Soni Putnis.
South Western Sydney Local Health District - Prof Deepak Bhonagiri, Azmeen Azeem and Jennifer Mcclure.
Mid North Coast Local Health District - Casey Cook, Dr Brian O'Connell and Renee Adam.
South Western Sydney Local Health District - Dr Miriam Levy, Dr Shirin Salimi and Shani George.
The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network - Dr Louisa Swain, Felicity Wright and Natalie Hooke.
Hunter New England Local Health District - Kylie Taylor and Patricia Knight.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District - Dr Alex Gallagher, Dr Brendan Smyth and Helen Veros.
The Net Zero Leads program (2022-2024) involved the appointment of ten clinicians leading decarbonisation projects in their service or specialty. More information on their net zero projects can be found below.
Reduction of unnecessary barrier gowns in ICUs
CT switch for savings
Medication blister pack recycling program
Reusable sterile operating theatre light handles
Submissions for the Net Zero Hubs program closed on Monday 30 September 2024. If you have any further questions, please email the Climate Risk and Net Zero Unit.
