Environmental Sustainability

At South Shore Health, we know our environment impacts all of our health and wellness, and we’re committed to ecologically responsible healthcare practices. 

Hospitals consume a large amount of energy and use many materials that contribute to increased waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, it is estimated the healthcare industry produces around 5% of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions.      

South Shore Health's sustainability initiatives are strategies that aim to improve the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our healthcare organization. 

They include energy efficiency, waste reduction, and improved services and models of care. Our sustainability initiatives will help the environment, but their impacts are far reaching. They will also reduce operational costs, enhance our community's health, and increase our organization's resilience.

See how South Shore Health's Nutrition and Food Services Department is making a difference in our environmental sustainability efforts through food waste recycling in this Environmental Impact Report.