Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  October 23, 2023

Tampere Heart Hospital to Decarbonize Operations

Tampere University Hospital in Finland announced the completion of a comprehensive, hospital-wide analysis of its environmental sustainability, including a deep assessment of the interventional cardiology space and evaluation of its carbon footprint.

The results of the analysis by Royal Philips, a global health technology company, resulted in a joint action plan that will help Heart Hospital accelerate its decarbonization efforts in line with Finland’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2035.

“Sustainability is an integral part of Tampere Heart Hospital strategy. We are aware that hospitals generate a significant amount of waste daily and consume a lot of energy. We want to contribute to the development of environmental responsibility in healthcare,” said Pasi Lehto, CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Heart Hospital, in a statement.

The analysis provided a baseline carbon footprint for Tampere Heart Hospital’s interventional cardiology service and facilitated the identification of opportunities to enhance patient throughput and equipment utilization to reduce future emissions. 

The top findings included optimization of the hospital’s patient care pathways to improve efficiency and materials use and opportunities to reduce inbound airfreight, reduce waste and improve waste separation.  

In addition to a detailed analysis of carbon emissions associated with the hospital’s medical equipment and supply chain, Philips’ analysis of the hospital’s current emissions also encompasses clinical operations in patient care pathways.

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