The Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023 legislates the NSW Government's approach to addressing climate change. NSW Health is strongly committed to significantly reducing our emissions; with the ambition of achieving a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, and net zero by 2050.
Baseline carbon footprinting of our hospitals and local health districts shows that energy and transport initiatives are important, but also that decarbonising clinical care is critical. Our net zero projects show that we can maintain patient care, whilst reducing waste and emissions.
View the National Health and Climate StrategyReview the NSW Government sustainability strategies and frameworks
Out net zero roadmap provides a blueprint for our health system to achieve the NSW Government's net zero targets.
More than half of health’s carbon footprint is from clinical care. Find out more about decarbonisation activities in carbon hotspot areas.
Supports staff-led initiatives that improve patient care and reduce our environmental footprint.
See some key policies and directives NSW Health is following to reduce our carbon footprint.
