The Net Zero Roadmap aligns with other statewide health strategies to improve health outcomes for the people of NSW, primarily
Future Health: Guiding the next decade of health care in NSW 2022–2032, and
NSW Regional Health Strategic Plan 2022–2032.
Future Health provides the strategic framework and priorities for the whole health system over the next decade. It outlines NSW Health’s commitment to delivering an environmentally sustainable footprint for future healthcare (key objective 6.2). The roadmap also aligns with the NSW Regional Health Strategic Plan’s commitment to an environmentally sustainable footprint for future regional healthcare (strategic objective 6.4).
Addressing the challenges and responsibilities of health system decarbonisation split across different NSW Health organisations
The roadmap will deliver improved environmental sustainability outcomes through the effective use of the resources and networks of NSW Health and through collaboration with our communities and all our partners. The roadmap is informed and enabled by statewide strategies that outline priorities and actions across the broader health system. Local health districts, specialty health networks, state- wide health service, shared services, pillars and other health organisations are encouraged to incorporate environmental sustainability and climate risk prominently in their local strategic and business planning, so that they are fully aligned to the strategic direction set by this Net Zero Roadmap.
Sydney Harbour Bridge during a dust storm.