Getting started: Getting the Board on board

Date: 25 May 2023

Hospitals play an important role in communities, however, they also have a significant environmental impact.

Embedding sustainability into a governance strategy is essential for the processes, structures, and mechanisms to drive the sustainability agenda forward in a healthcare organization.

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Written by:

Katherine Bennett

Geneva Sustainability Centre

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