Carbon Emissions Learning Lab (CELL)

CELL is a learning tool for navigating net zero in healthcare - a simulation, powered by real-world data, to support hospital leaders to become climate leaders through informed, sustainability-oriented decision-making.

A web-based learning application to analyse and understand decisions for sustainability

In this engaging learning simulation, learners manage a simulated hospital and are tasked to reduce emissions whilst maintaining the hospital's budget, patient satisfaction, workforce engagement and the hospital's rating. Learners can experiment with different initiatives and assess the impact of their decisions in a safe, simulated environment.

CELL at the heart of training healthcare leaders

CELL is the cornerstone of the Geneva Sustainability Centre’s learning programme for healthcare leader capacity strengthening. Used in the Executive Masterclass in Sustainable Healthcare, or in specific CELL workshops, CELL teaches learners that action for low-carbon healthcare is possible alongside existing healthcare delivery and operations. CELL can also be used by external organizations to support in-house hospital training initiatives (we can provide facilitator training and support).

94% of users either strongly agree or agree that CELL is enjoyable, and helpful in increasing knowledge about hospital decarbonization - and 100% of users would recommend CELL to a colleague.

Research on the effectiveness of this tool is available here:

Evaluation of a novel learning simulation for organizational leadership in environmental sustainability

CELL - the perfect learning tool for universities

Universities around the world are using CELL in their healthcare management and medical programmes to teach students about implementing sustainable healthcare. CELL is suitable for any learning programme where the aim is to teach students about concrete action and leadership for low-carbon healthcare.

Book a demo today to preview the tool and find out what it can do for you and your organization, workforce or students.


What our users say

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What our users say

CELL workshop teacher

Irish Global Health Network

Working with CELL was a great experience. The session was well-received by our students and the simulation very illustrative of the problems faced in hospital settings. The preparation we received from the CELL training team made the facilitation effortless. We received a lot of positive feedback. Highly recommended!

CELL user

Catalan Hospital, Health and Social Services Association

The different options presented during the five years were very illustrative. Before the simulation some of them were undervalued or directly unknown for us.

CELL teacher

University professor

I have gotten feedback from both a student and a colleague.  Both were delighted by the simulation as a terrific learning tool that is both entertaining and very educational!  I am so glad I found you!!

Executive leadership course

University student

I really appreciated the costs and graph analyses that were provided when selecting options. Helps understand the impact of upfront costs versus long-term benefit.

Executive leadership course

University student

The whole simulation was helpful as I did not know strategies that hospitals could take to address CO2 emissions. The dashboards looking at each area were helpful to direct focus and see where opportunities were.

CELL user

Polish Hospital Federation

This was a very interesting activity to participate in. As someone with not much knowledge about sustainability efforts in healthcare, I think this was a good starting point to explore the topic.

Hospital leaders can become climate leaders

What are the advantages of CELL?

Our easy-to-use learning simulation is powered by real-world data. Through the decision-making process, hospital leaders can experiment with different carbon-reduction initiatives and assess the impact of their decisions.

Add to your skillset for today's and tomorrow's leadership needs

For acting and aspiring hospital managers around the world, mastering sustainability is an essential modern leadership competency.

Learn to balance carbon reduction with other key measures

Pursuing environmental sustainability cannot be done in vacuum - you must balance it with existing priorities. CELL creates a learning environment that makes you consider workforce engagement, patient satisfaction and the hospital budget.

Ease of use

CELL is browser-based so simply requires an internet connection and laptop. It also has an inbuilt facilitator guide with brief/de-brief slides to make running your own CELL workshop as simple as possible.

Pricing options for CELL

CELL can be used as part of a Geneva Sustainability Centre masterclass, or as a standalone learning tool at your institution (healthcare or educational). Licence fees are determined by the number of users, country income level, IHF membership and whether our team directs your learning. You can contact us to ask for a quote or book a demo today.

CELL has been developed in partnership with Sim Institute.

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FAQ

Do you have more questions?

  • How can I book a demo?

    You can book a demo at a convenient time to see for yourself how CELL can benefit your organization.
    If you have any technical issues when booking a demo, contact us at sustainability@ihf-fih.org

  • How much does CELL cost?

    CELL can be used as part of a Geneva Sustainability Centre masterclass, or as a standalone learning tool at your institution (healthcare or educational). Licence fees are determined by the number of users, country income level, IHF membership and whether our team directs your learning. You can contact us to ask for a quote or book a demo today.

  • Who is CELL for?

    CELL was developed in partnership with Sim Institute to provide hospital decision-makers with an online simulation tool to support learning and the sector's transformation to sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon healthcare. It is suitable for healthcare leaders and even the general workforce. It is also suitable for students in healthcare management or other health-related programmes. CELL is for anyone looking to develop their sustainable healthcare skills and knowledge.

  • Who can I contact to find out more?
  • Where can I find the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for CELL?

    You can find more information about our Privacy Policy here and more information about our Terms and Conditions here.

  • What is the difference between the Carbon Emissions Learning Lab (CELL) and the Sustainability Accelerator Tool (SAT)? Which should I choose?

    The Carbon Emissions Learning Lab (CELL) and the Sustainability Accelerator Tool (SAT) have different uses and benefits for healthcare leaders and their organizations.

    CELL is a learning tool to develop decision-making skills and sustainable healthcare knowledge in healthcare leaders (acting or aspiring, including students). CELL can be used to train hospital staff (such as via one of our masterclasses), hospital leaders, or in learning organizations such as universities.

    SAT is a strategic evaluation and tracking tool based on KPIs for environmental impact, health and equity, and governance and engagement processes. It is for hospitals looking to develop their sustainability strategy, track their progress and benchmark against others.

    So CELL is a learning tool, whilst SAT is a strategy and monitoring tool for hospitals.

  • What else does the Geneva Sustainability Centre offer?

    The Geneva Sustainability Centre's purpose is to equip current and future hospital leaders with the information, tools, and skills to drive sustainable transformation at leadership, management, and institutional levels. We do this through workshops and training, tools, and resources - all designed specifically for contemporary healthcare leaders.