In honor of Earth Day this Tuesday, this week’s graphic demonstrates the importance for hospitals to address climate change. A 2023 survey found that healthcare workers overwhelmingly support efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. About 4 in 5 clinicians feel it is very important for their employer to address climate change and 3 in 4 clinicians want to directly be a part of these efforts at work. This passion also affects their employment decisions. More than half of clinicians said their organization's sustainability efforts have informed or could inform their decision to stay with their employer. Many health systems have integrated environmental sustainability into their strategies; the highlighted examples are only a few of the many creative ways health systems have helped prevent further climate change and responded to present threats to climate change. These projects illustrate that addressing climate change does not need to be arduous and can often be a smart business decision.
