Carbon Reduction
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare community are committed to reducing their carbon footprint.
Over the past few years, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare community have embarked on ambitious utilities based carbon reduction programmes which has included:
• refurbishment of existing buildings and construction of new builds to high standards
• installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic renewable energy systems, and rainwater harvesting systems
• replacement of old and inefficient equipment
• installation of a 750kW Biomass boiler (currently the largest in a hospital setting in the country)
• installation of more than 2,000 low energy LED lights in high occupancy areas
• decentralisation of water distribution systems and use of “point of use” water heaters
Such projects, and the commitment and good work of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare community staff, has resulted in a reduction in the utilities based carbon footprint by approximately 8% since 2006/07 for sites managed by Cornwall Healthcare Estates Support Services
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare community also undertake Carbon Awareness raising activity, including:
• an annual Carbon Awareness Week
• support for a network of Environmental Champions
• initiaitves to promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing
• carbon Wise website (containing helpful tips and resources)
• working with other organisations in Cornwall to share resources and promote carbon reduction and sustainability.
A selection of recent activity in the travel, porcurement and waste areas are as follows:
• Renal Unit at Treliske Hospital reduced CO2 emissions by 66,000 kg between 2008 and 2010
• A significant reduction in travel and procurement related emissions has been achieved
• Increased the amount of locally sourced food, and developed a Cornwall Food Production Unit in partnership with Community 1st Cornwall
• Established car-sharing partnerships
• Infrastructure and resources implemented for cyclists
• Car ‘Park and Ride’ scheme implemented at Treliske Hospital
• Regularly co-ordinate delivery of service routes to ensure the least amount of miles are undertaken.
If you are an employee of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare Community and would like to learn more, or assist, in reducing the carbon footprint of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare Community please visit our “Carbon Wise” website where you will find information about a range of topics including the following:
• Carbon Awareness events
• Frequently asked questions, tips, links and resources
• How to set up a Green Team and reduce carbon emissions, and save resources / money
• How to become an Environmental Champion
• Information about the carbon footprint of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Healthcare community
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