The original “bible” of decarbonizing health care from one of the first sustainability leaders in health care (Kaiser Permanente). Included are lessons from across the US with practical tips on “greening” hospitals.

AHRQ contracted with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to develop a primer that offers guidance on high-priority measures and strategies for healthcare organizations to reduce their carbon footprint. The primer includes a number of case studies and practical organizational steps.

An introductory review for health care leaders to understand how health care contributes to greenhouse gas emissions with examples of successful approaches to reducing emissions. The article also includes notes for US systems on how Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 tax credit provisions for renewable energy can be used to help invest in change.

Health Care Without Harm is a nonprofit organization that works to transform health care worldwide so that it reduces its environmental footprint, becomes a community anchor for sustainability and a leader in the global movement for environmental health and justice. Abundant resources include this Global Road Map for Health Care Decarbonization.