INDST 6 - Reduce – reuse – recycle: tackling climate change in the healthcare sector

Climate change and the rapid depletion of natural resources are not just environmental issues — they're directly impacting global health. From devastating floods and hurricanes to air pollution-induced respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, the effects are undeniable. Consequently, the healthcare sector, responsible for 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces the dual challenge of preparing for more patients impacted by climate change while reducing its own environmental footprint. JJoin us for an insightful session with associate professor and medical doctor Judith Herrmann, radiologist at University Hospital Tuebingen in Germany and Katharina Hesels, Head of Asset Lifecycle Development at Siemens Healthineers. Discover sustainable initiatives in radiology and see how hospitals are embracing the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle to cut their carbon footprint across scopes 1, 2, and 3 while providing high-quality care. And explore how joining forces can help to foster a circular economy in healthcare and which solutions are available to create a more sustainable future.