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Unleashing the Power of Healthcare Procurement in the Race to Net-Zero

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  • Lavoie, Declan
  • Maraj, Anika
  • Parascandalo, Fiona
  • Wong, Gigi Y.C.
  • Sergeant, Myles D

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Objective: To provide health care decision makers and practitioners with an understanding of existing tools that can be utilized to evaluate suppliers’ commitments and performance in emissions reduction and sustainability. Data sources: The study is based on a literature review and a subsequent analysis of various tool websites. Study Design: We provide an overview of the types of tools available that can be used to evaluate the carbon footprints of individual companies and rate their performance, as well as certifications that formally recognize companies’ sustainability practices and commitments. The tools and rating systems selected are industry leading, widely used, and easily accessible. Principal findings: Procurement models that prioritize sustainability have the potential to fundamentally shift supplier practices so that they take on their own commitments to science-based, net-zero targets. Conclusions: Although it is challenging to assess the footprint associated with individual products and services, using the available tools and certifications to evaluate suppliers’ commitment and performance in environmental stewardship can lead to a reduction in health care’s carbon footprint.

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  • Lavoie, Declan & Maraj, Anika & Parascandalo, Fiona & Wong, Gigi Y.C. & Sergeant, Myles D, 2024. "Unleashing the Power of Healthcare Procurement in the Race to Net-Zero," OSF Preprints d45uj_v1, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:osfxxx:d45uj_v1
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/d45uj_v1
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