environmental sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
The Yale Program on Health Care Environmental Sustainability (Y-PHES) within the Center on Climate Change and Health is dedicated to improving the environmental performance of health care itself through basic and implementation research, public policy and advocacy, and education. We are a transdisciplinary body of the health professional Yale Schools of Public Health, Medicine and Nursing.
Climate change has profound implications for human health, today and in the future. The 2019 Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change concluded that:
The effects of climate change are being felt today, and future projections represent an unacceptably high and potentially catastrophic risk to human health.
- The effects of climate change are being felt today, and future projections represent an unacceptably high and potentially catastrophic risk to human health.
- The health community has a vital part to play in accelerating progress to address climate change.
- The US health sector accounts for 4.6% of global carbon dioxide emissions, a value that is continuously increasing across most major economies.
Everyone’s Responsibility
Environmental responsibility is a shared effort. The everyday choices made across our organization can help us use resources thoughtfully and reduce unnecessary waste. We encourage our teams to consider practical improvements in the way we work.
Our Initiatives
Responsible Waste Management
Efficient Use of Resources
Thoughtful Use of Materials
Digital Solutions