Reviewing & Developing NHS Trust Green Plans

NHS England’s 2020 strategy ‘Delivering a Net Zero National Health Service’ and the 2021/22 NHS Standard Contract set out the requirement for Trusts and Integrated Care Systems to develop Green Plans. The plan should detail the approach and practical steps they will take over a 3 year cycle towards reducing their emissions in line with NHS net zero commitments. Nearing the end of the first 3 year cycle, it is time for NHS Trusts to get ready for the 2^nd generation of Green Plans. A new Green Plan guidance will be published by NHS England in October 2024 which will set out the priority areas for mitigating healthcare’s environmental impact. CSH’s team can support you to review and update your Green Plan to align with the new guidance, set new targets and build on the previous Green Plan strategy to improve the organisations environmental sustainability. 

What does reviewing and developing an NHS Green Plan involve? 

At CSH, we understand the challenges and opportunities of developing Green Plans, and we can assist by offering to: 

• Review your previous Green Plan: We’ll help assess the progress you’ve made, identify which actions have been successfully implemented and model their impact 
• Assessment: Our team can estimate your scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and help monitor your journey toward achievingto net zero 
• Interactive workshops: We facilitate workshops that engage your team in developing priorities for the coming years, ensuring your plan is both ambitious and achievable. 
• Plan development and writing: We’ll work with you to draft a comprehensive and actionable 2025-28 Green Plan that aligns with the new guidance and your sustainability goals. 

CSH also works with the devolved nations offering to support the Decarbonisation Action Plan development of Health Boards and Trusts in Wales, NHS Boards in Scotland and Healthcare Trusts in Northern Ireland. 

Who is this service for? 

All NHS Trusts and other Integrated Care Systems in England 

All Health Boards and Trusts in Wales 

All Healthcare Trusts in Northern Ireland 

All NHS Boards in Scotland 

Success stories  

Development of South-East London Integrated Care System’s 2022/25 Green Plan.   

How much does this review and development cost?  

Each healthcare organisation throughout the sector is unique and will have a variety of needs and requirements. Our team of experts will work with you to make sure we meet your organisation’s individual needs.