Carbon Reduction Planning with a Healthcare Perspective

Program Overview

Course Overview

The healthcare sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions, with energy-intensive operations, extensive use of medical devices, and significant waste production. This course explores how healthcare professionals can develop and implement carbon reduction strategies to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high-quality care. By the end of the program, you have the knowledge and skills to create a Carbon Reduction Plan tailored to your healthcare setting.

You explore key areas of carbon reduction, including energy efficiency, sustainable procurement, and waste management. The course also covers the Climate Change Committee’s recommendations for business action on climate, as well as best practices for monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement.

By the end of the course, you understand the importance of sustainability in healthcare, identify key areas for carbon reduction, and develop actionable strategies to implement in your organization.

Who this Programme is For

• Healthcare professionals involved in sustainability initiatives
• NHS and private healthcare managers looking to reduce carbon emissions
• Procurement and operations specialists in healthcare settings
• Project managers overseeing sustainability transitions
• Sustainability officers and environmental consultants working in healthcare

Course Details

What You Study

This course covers:

• Drivers of organizational change
• Change management processes for sustainability
• Managing the fog of transition
• Ensuring readiness for change
• Change management roadmap
• Proactively managing change
• Stakeholder engagement for sustainable initiatives
• Risk assessment and countermeasures
• Training and development planning for change
• Ensuring sustainability of change

How You Learn

This course is delivered on campus at Teesside University through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises. You engage with industry experts and peers to develop actionable change management strategies for embedding net zero.

How You Are Assessed

There is no assessment for this course.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for beginners looking to develop their understanding of change management for sustainability. While no prior experience in change management is required, learners should have a basic knowledge of sustainability concepts and an interest in implementing net zero strategies within their organization.

Employability

Career Opportunities

Embedding sustainability within an organization requires skilled change leaders. This course enhances your ability to manage sustainable transformations, opening career opportunities in:

• Sustainability leadership roles
• Organizational change and transformation management
• Policy and strategy development for net zero
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) roles

Part-time

Entry

Fee for applicants: £250

• Length: 1 day

Service User and Carer Involvement

Service users and carers support all aspects of our students' lifecycle from recruitment to graduation.

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