Leading the way towards a healthier and more sustainable future
CSH is an independent non-profit leading sustainable transformation in health systems. We offer strategic input to healthcare organisations through a variety of bespoke services and initiatives and provide education and guidance for healthcare professionals. We also undertake groundbreaking research projects that will improve the sustainability of the healthcare sector worldwide.
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Courses
We offer a wide range of training courses to equip healthcare teams with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to embed sustainable approaches in their practice.
Services
We offer a range of professional services to healthcare organisations, from consultations on how to integrate net zero legislation into policy to our carbon footprinting services.
Programmes
Our experts specialise in working to transform clinical practice alongside partners in healthcare systems, ensuring our programmes truly embed sustainable healthcare into practice.
Projects
We collaborate with some of the world’s most renowned healthcare organisations and services on groundbreaking projects and research to transform healthcare for a sustainable future.
Some of our partners
“The RCOG is proud to be working alongside CSH to guide and improve sustainability and equity in the maternity community. With their support we have been able to develop and foster the innovative thinking of our membership in the pursuit of delivering meaningful carbon reduction in the maternity care pathway.”
Dr Ranee Thakar, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Current Projects
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Resource Library
We manage and host an extensive resource library of academic publications, case studies, education and training resources, policy reports, and more. Anyone can access our full collection of sustainable healthcare resources, such […]
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The Networks
The Networks Platform, developed by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, provides a digital space for sharing resources, knowledge, and ideas, and connecting with like-minded individuals from around the world. Link […]
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SusQI
Sustainability in Quality Improvement (SusQI) is an approach to improving healthcare in a holistic way, by assessing quality and value through the sustainable value lens. In SusQI, the health outcomes of […]
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Green Gastroenterology Challenge 2026
Green Gastroenterology Challenge 2026 The Green Gastroenterology Challenge 2026 is a project led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare to support gastroenterology professionals to lead sustainable healthcare initiatives and implement improvements to patient care, […]
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Ending Entonox Waste Project
Ending Entonox Waste project Entonox is a 1:1 mixture of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen and is used primarily in maternity departments as an analgesic during labour, where its rapid onset […]
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The Future of Health and Social Care: Harnessing the Power of Nursing and Midwifery to Lead Change in Climate and Social Justice
The Future of Health and Social Care Harnessing the power of nursing and midwifery to lead change in climate and social justice The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare has partnered with […]
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Sustainable Kidney Care Project
Sustainable Kidney Care project Kidney care is one of the most resource-intensive specialities in healthcare, making it a key focus for achieving sustainability goals. Recognising this, the Centre for Sustainable […]
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Nature Recovery Rangers
Our Nature Recovery Rangers work with NHS partners at healthcare sites to improve the quality of green spaces.
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The NHS Forest
The NHS Forest is dedicated to transforming the green spaces of healthcare sites for health, wellbeing and biodiversity through tree planting.
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Mapping the living kidney donor pathway project
This short project will map and investigate the carbon impacts of the donor pathway, and variations within it.
816 + Tonnes of CO2e
Reduced a projected 12K+ tonnes of carbon emissions across 50 global healthcare facilities
£2.6 Million + Saved
Implemented sustainability initiatives that are projected to save the NHS over 2.6 million
3000+ Professionals
Trained over 3000 healthcare professionals in sustainable practices
Donate
As a charity we rely on your donations to continue to provide our innovative programmes, projects and research. If you would like to help please donate here.
Volunteer
Much of our work has been developed by committed volunteers from around the world. Our Sustainable Healthcare Placements offer training in exchange for help with our range of projects.
Sponsor us
Would you like to support CSH to have an even greater impact as a global charity or support one of our many pioneering healthcare projects? Please find out more here.
Awards we have won
Sustainability in Quality Improvement
The Sustainability in QI (SusQI) framework offers a holistic approach to improving healthcare, viewing all improvements and change processes through the sustainable value lens. To support organisations and healthcare staff to incorporate this approach, CSH offers strategic input and project support, short courses in Sustainability in Quality Improvement and open access SusQI resource.
Networks Platform
The Networks Community is an internationally respected online platform for all those interested in making healthcare sustainable. Our community is open to everyone, including healthcare professionals, patients, administrators, researchers, students and more. By joining our Networks you will have access to a wealth of resources and opportunities to connect with others working in the field.
Green Space for Health
Our Green Space for Health team inspires and supports healthcare sites in transforming their green space for health, wellbeing and biodiversity. We believe that a nature-positive health service is vital for building healthier and more sustainable communities, and nature-based solutions are critical for tackling climate change. Our flagship NHS Forest project helps sites to plan, plant and manage trees, woodlands and green spaces to create habitats for wildlife and sustainable social spaces for people.
We rely on your donations to make the healthcare industry more sustainable
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare is a global non-profit at the forefront of transforming the healthcare system with sustainability and equity at its core. Make a donation to support us in our mission.