Sampath B, Feske-Kirby K, Gerwig K. Decarbonization starts at the top. Healthcare Executive. 2023;39(5):44-47.
Health care leaders are uniquely positioned to reduce their health systems’ carbon footprints and foster more climate-conscious operations across the health care sector. This article describes actionable steps health system leaders can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through effective governance systems; diverse stakeholder engagement, including environmental impact as a key dimension of quality and safety; and establishing more sustainable supply chain practices.