Key Definitions, Metrics, And Strategies For Getting Started

Distributors are critical to industry efforts around environmental sustainability. Because distributors sit between end customers and manufacturers, they have a unique opportunity to help streamline the language of sustainability in healthcare.

Use this slide deck as a resource for conversations with your industry partners.

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In the slide deck:

  • Going Green: A Win For Your Company, Your Employees, And The Planet
    • Healthcare accounts for 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Environment Sustainability Efforts Often Focus On Three Key Areas
  • Most Sustainability Plans Start With Emissions
  • Focus On Scope 1 & 2 Emissions First, And Work Outward to Scope 3
  • “Net Zero” Is The Ultimate Goal
  • HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge Is Driving Industry Commitment To Emissions Reductions
  • Distributors Can Reduce Their CO2 Footprint, And Help Their Customers And Suppliers
  • WASTE Damages The Environment – And Adds Costs For Everyone In the Supply Chain
  • Distributors Can Combat Waste Through Product Choices, Packaging And Disposal
  • Product Lifecycle: Considering The Impact From Sourcing to Disposal
  • Chemicals Of Concern
  • Chemical Concerns And Water Impact
  • Your Decisions Make a Difference
  • Standards, Guidelines, And Reporting
  • Getting Started At Your Organization
  • Engaging Your Partners on Sustainability

Contact:

Manpreet Kaur Sandhu Manpreet Kaur Sandhu
Director, Education & Industry Affairs
703-838-6106
sandhu@hida.org