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Countdown to Net Zero: Climate change and the NHS

The NHS contributes to 4% of the England’s carbon emissions and in October 2020 it became the first national health system in the world to commit to net zero carbon emissions. This report brings together interviews and insights from leading experts on the progress so far.

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Chapter 1

: Climate change and the NHS

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Chapter 2

: Decarbonising medicines  

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Chapter 3

: Increasing the efficiency of NHS estates

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Chapter 4

: Greening NHS transport

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Chapter 5

: Managing NHS waste sustainably

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Chapter 6

: Expert views on NHS Net Zero

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