The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that the main environmental impacts of health systems come from their consumption of energy and resources, production of greenhouse gas emissions, use and disposal of toxic chemicals, and production of waste and wastewater.

This policy supports you to demonstrate that you acknowledge that climate change poses a major threat to public health as well as the planet. The health of the planet is inextricably linked to human health and wellbeing. The environment is changing, that change is accelerating, and this has direct and immediate consequences for care/nursing home residents and, the general public.

Climate change has been identified as the most important health threat of the century, and this policy allows you to evidence your commitment to reducing your environmental impact.