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The NHS and Climate Change

The NHS and Climate Change. Sustainable Development. Climate Change. Climate Change and Health. Action. Resources. Principles of sustainable development. Temperature is related to CO 2 in the atmosphere. Climate Change: the facts. 1: Temperature is related to CO 2 in the atmosphere.

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The NHS and Climate Change

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  1. The NHS and Climate Change

  2. Sustainable Development Climate Change Climate Change and Health Action Resources

  3. Principles of sustainable development

  4. Temperature is related to CO2 in the atmosphere

  5. Climate Change: the facts 1: Temperature is related to CO2 in the atmosphere

  6. Emissions of CO2 from burning fossil-fuelshave risen rapidly since 1950 Source: World Resources Institute, CAIT

  7. Climate Change: the facts 1:Temperature is related to CO2 in the atmosphere 2: Emissions of CO2 from burning fossil-fuels have risen rapidly since 1950

  8. Levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen rapidly in the same time period Source: IPCC TAR (slide taken from Hadley Centre)

  9. Climate Change: the facts 1: Temperature is related to CO2 in the atmosphere 2: Emissions of CO2 from burning fossil-fuels have risen rapidly since 1950 3: Levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen rapidly in the same time period

  10. Variations of the Earth’s surface temperature: year 1000 to year 2010 Source: IPCC 2001

  11. 1: Temperature is related to CO2 in the atmosphere 2: Emissions of CO2 from burning fossil-fuels have risen rapidly since 1950 3: Levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen rapidly in the same time period 4: Predictions show exponential rise in temperature, dependent on CO2 levels Climate Change: the facts

  12. Climate change is already happening Kilimanjaro 1993 and 2000

  13. Climate change is already happening

  14. Climate change is already happening

  15. How climate change can affect health - heat-related deaths - skin cancer and cataracts- injuries and infectious diseases as a result of increased flooding - respiratory disease - insect-borne disease - food poisoning

  16. How climate change can affect health - anxiety and depression linked to physical and economic insecurity - crop failure - ecosystem collapse - water shortages - mass migration - resource wars - economic collapse

  17. UK health inequalities picture Slide reproduced from Marches Energy Agency

  18. Action: by the NHS - annual budget of £96 billion - employs more than 1.3 million people - spends over £17 billion a year on goods and services - contributes up to 10% of regional GDP - serves more than 300 million meals a year If it were a country its economy would rank 30th in the world

  19. NHS Carbon Footprint • Direct • NHS = 4 million tonnes CO2 • Indirect • NHS = 18 million tonnes CO2

  20. Good Corporate Citizenship • How NHS organisations contribute to - strong local economies, - social cohesion - a healthy environment • through their corporate activities in: • Managing energy, procurement, buildings, transport, landscaping, employment, community engagement

  21. The Business Case Financial savings Improved staff morale Faster patient recovery rates A healthier local population Long term viability of the NHS

  22. …level of demand for health services… …NHS resources… …the health of the population… …local economic, social and environmental conditions… …the NHS’s capacity to provide quality services… …the health of the population… …level of demand for health services…

  23. Improving health Obesity One in four people affected Nearly 1 in 3 children under 11 overweight or obese by 2010 £3.7 billion in England each year. Mental Health 1 in 6 people affected by mental health problems Often leads to physical illness £76 billion in England each year.

  24. Facilities Management • Renewable Energy • Insulation • Energy efficiency • Staff awareness • Waste

  25. Transport • Encouraging active travel • Green Travel Plans • Cycle to work schemes • Low emission vehicles • Service design

  26. What and how you buy • Supporting local businesses • Procuring local, seasonal, healthy food • Sustainable choices: eg energy efficient equipment • Tendering process • Supplier management

  27. New Buildings • Sustainable design • Sustainable construction materials • Regeneration and planning • Green spaces • Broader benefits to community

  28. Community Engagement • Involvement in Local Strategic Partnerships and Local Area Agreements • Raising awareness • Leading by example • Promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles

  29. Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model Produced to help NHS organisations: - assess and improve their contribution to social, economic and environmental well-being - find out more about good corporate citizenship - be inspired by good practice - access resources - monitor performance through an on-line test

  30. Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model 223 NHS organisations have signed up to take the on-line test, including half of all acute and foundation trusts. Data accurate as of 1/6/08

  31. Further resources www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk • www.sd-commission.org.uk/health • maria.arnold@sd-commission.gsi.gov.uk

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