Buildings and estates represent 10% of the NHS’s carbon footprint. Hospitals in particular are large consumers of energy due to their size, amount of equipment and the need to maintain patient comfort levels.

The Integrated Care System (ICS) Sustainability Group appointed an energy subgroup to lead on this issue, and agreed to strive to achieve energy emissions of net zero by 2030.

This will be achieved by pursuing all options for energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy across existing sites.

Actions:

• Share best practice on energy efficiency including the use of building management systems and theatre systems.
• Investigate energy efficiency opportunities across the primary care facilities.
• Engage with NHS Green Lease Programme for property services estates.