Water Conservation
Sensor faucets have been introduced in public toilets, with further implementation continuing across the hospital.
Sustainability
EBGH Sustainability Initiative
Safe Care. Responsible Resources. A Resilient Future.
Supporting sustainable healthcare, environmental responsibility and climate resilience.
Our Sustainability Journey
At Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital (EBGH), sustainability means delivering safe, high-quality healthcare while using resources responsibly, reducing unnecessary environmental impact, and strengthening our ability to respond to environmental and climate-related challenges.
Our structured sustainability journey began in 2025, bringing together clinical care, hospital operations, environmental responsibility and organizational resilience under one hospital-wide approach.
Through our Environmental Management System (EMS), sustainability is being integrated into hospital planning, daily operations, staff education, procurement, resource management, risk management and continuous improvement.
Why It Matters
Climate Change Is a Health Issue
Climate change can affect human health directly and indirectly through extreme heat, severe weather, changing disease patterns, air quality, water availability and disruption of essential services.
Hospitals therefore have a dual responsibility: to remain resilient enough to protect and care for communities during environmental and climate-related challenges, while reducing the environmental impact associated with healthcare delivery.
Healthcare consumes energy, water, medicines, medical supplies, food, chemicals and many other resources. It also generates waste and greenhouse-gas emissions.
For EBGH, sustainability therefore means:
Better care responsible resource use less unnecessary waste stronger resilience.
Our Vision, Mission & Goal
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Vision
To build a healthier and more resilient future by embedding sustainability into the way we deliver healthcare, operate our hospital and serve our community.
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Mission
To provide safe, high-quality healthcare while using resources responsibly, reducing unnecessary waste and environmental impact, engaging our people, and strengthening the hospital's resilience to environmental and climate-related risks.
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Goal
To make sustainability part of everyday healthcare practice - from clinical decisions and resource use to procurement, facility management, waste reduction, staff engagement and climate preparedness - while protecting patient safety at all times.
Our Six Sustainability Areas
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Responsible Resources
Energy • Water • Materials
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Waste Reduction
Reduce • Segregate • Recycle
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Sustainable Healthcare
Safe care • Appropriate use • Less unnecessary waste
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Sustainable Procurement
Responsible purchasing • Supplier engagement • Life-cycle consideration
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People & Engagement
Education • Participation • Shared responsibility
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Climate Resilience
Preparedness • Continuity • Adaptation
EBGH in Action
From Commitment to Action
Energy Efficiency
Sensor-controlled lighting has been introduced in selected areas to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
Recycling
Dedicated recycling stations support the segregation of paper, plastic and cans.
Waste & Resource Reduction
Awareness initiatives encourage staff to reduce unnecessary use of medicines, clinical supplies, PPE, linen, laboratory resources, paper and other materials - without compromising clinical requirements.
Digital Transformation
Electronic communication, digital approvals, document sharing and other digital solutions help reduce unnecessary printing and resource use.
Staff Awareness & Education
Sustainability education has been incorporated into staff awareness activities, Continuing Education and new-employee orientation.
Responsible Procurement
Environmental and sustainability considerations are being incorporated into procurement and supplier evaluation.
Monitoring & Improvement
Energy, water, waste and other sustainability indicators are progressively monitored to support measurable improvement.
Supporting JCI Global Health Impact
The EBGH Sustainability Initiative supports implementation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) Global Health Impact standards, strengthening the connection between healthcare quality, environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
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GHI.01
Leadership & Governance
Planning, leadership oversight, measurement and reporting.
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GHI.02
Employee Engagement
Education, awareness, participation and shared responsibility.
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GHI.03
Resource Management & Green Operations
Energy, water, waste, materials and environmentally responsible operations.
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GHI.04
Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain
Integrating sustainability considerations into purchasing and supplier management.
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GHI.05
Climate Resilience
Understanding environmental risks and strengthening healthcare preparedness and continuity.
For EBGH, sustainability is not a separate environmental activity. It is part of responsible healthcare.
Everyone Has a Role
Small Actions. Shared Responsibility. Real Impact.
Sustainability is created through thousands of everyday decisions.
Before we order, open, prepare, print, use, repeat or discard, we can ask:
Is it needed? Is it safe? Is it the right amount? Is there a better way?
Patients, healthcare professionals, employees, suppliers and partners all have a role in creating more sustainable healthcare.
Every action matters. Every resource matters. Every one of us has a role.
Resources & Downloads
PDF · 6.7 MB
Environmental Management System Policy
Download
PDF · 189 KB
EBGH Sustainability Staff Guide
Download
PDF · 3.3 MB
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
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- Sustainability Awareness Materials
- Sustainability Education & Training
- Our Sustainability Initiatives
- Future: Annual Sustainability Performance / Report
Have an Idea for a More Sustainable EBGH?
We welcome ideas from our staff, patients and community that can help reduce waste, conserve resources and improve sustainable healthcare practices.