Clinical carbon hotspots are areas of healthcare that contribute significantly to NSW Health's carbon footprint. 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.
The Net Zero Leads program (2022-2024)involved the appointment of ten clinicians to lead decarbonisation projects across a range of services and specialties. Building on the success of the Net Zero Leads program, the Net Zero Hubs program was launched in 2024. The Net Zero Hubs is an Australian-first program establishing multidisciplinary teams to lead decarbonisation activities in identified clinical carbon hotspot areas. Led by nursing, medical and allied health staff, each Hub is supporting NSW Health's transition to a high-quality, low-carbon and climate-resilient health system. Each Net Zero Hub is based within a Local Health District or Specialty Health Network. More information on the Net Zero Hubs can be found below.
llawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Central Coast Local Health District
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Hunter New England Local Health District
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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.
