ACHS Key Sustainability Objectives

Minimise waste

Preserve resources

Promote long-term environmental sustainability
Member of the
Global Green and Healthy Hospitals

- We are proud Members of Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH), a vibrant and growing international community of hospitals, health systems, health care facilities and health organizations dedicated to reducing the health sector’s ecological footprint and improving public and environmental health. We are excited to learn more about best practices and how we can share knowledge from this partnership.
- ACHS are proud to share our learnings and will document achievements in the ACHS Sustainability Strategy document
Recent Highlights and Achievements
Updated Category in QI Awards to Sustainable Healthcare and Service Delivery.
Increasing Plants in Office.
Increase energy efficiency with upgrade to modern air conditioning system.
Engaged with Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), using their ‘BlueHalo Climate Action Technology’ to introduce carbon offsetting.
Supporting offset projects in Renewable Energy in India, Deforestation in Indonesia and Bush Regeneration in Australia.
Introduced eco-friendly ‘Frank Green’ coffee cups for all staff.
Donated un-used paper to two local schools.
Reduction in printing with digital platforms for document sharing & signing.
Promote sustainable transport practices

"This initiative is about utilising the harvest water to keep our City of Sydney clean."
Sydney Local Health District with winning project: ‘Harnessing Byproduct Water: Advancing Sustainable Water Management in Local community’
Next Steps
The ACHS Sustainability Committee are excited to develop our initiatives and we will be sharing updates and learnings with ACHS Members along the way. If you are a healthcare organisation wanting to reduce your carbon footprint, learn more at GGHH