How to Drive Net Zero Outcomes in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities are recognizing their responsibility to promote environmental sustainability, and Johnson Controls offers infrastructure upgrades that make net zero goals achievable.
The pandemic not only raised concerns about public health, but also increased public awareness of the impacts our buildings have on the planet. A healthcare facility’s purpose is to serve the health of the community and promote public wellness. Hospitals account for 4.4% of global emissions, so to truly protect the health of the community, healthcare leaders need to make sure they are also protecting the planet. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently formed its Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, which will treat climate change as a public health issue – correlating with reports that air pollution can cut 2-3 years off the average lifespan.