Vizient-Greenly partnership boosts greenhouse gas data solutions for providers and suppliers
“Evolving climate regulations are encouraging sustainable solutions to improve human health,” said Cristina Indiveri, associate vice president, Core Tenet Programs, Vizient. “We are offering healthcare organizations and contracted suppliers a comprehensive, yet simple approach to gather and report greenhouse gas data to accelerate decarbonization and climate action.”
To help providers and suppliers achieve their goals, Climate Performance Solutions addresses many areas of sustainability including supply chain, energy management, water conservation, and notably, climate action. Solutions include:
Greenhouse gas inventory assessment
Joint Commission Sustainability Certification guidance
ESG and sustainability regulation compliance
Sustainability materiality assessment
Climate action plan
Funding exploration
“Each healthcare organisation is unique and requires a customised solution,” continued Indiveri. “Vizient launched Climate Performance Solutions to help providers and suppliers take action to reduce their environmental impact and create a more sustainable and resilient health sector.”
Alexis Normand, CEO of Greenly said, “With the growing interest in improving the longevity and quality of human life in the past couple of decades, it is important to remember that a healthier environment can unlock huge gains for the human condition. Through this strategic partnership with Vizient, we are pleased to be empowering healthcare providers and scientific research in being more mindful of their impact on the environment.”
Vizient was recently recognised as a D CEO Corporate Citizen Award finalist for its commitment to sustainability leadership. A signatory of the White House Health and Human Services Climate Pledge, Vizient’s work in sustainability aligns with helping healthcare organisations reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promoting responsible and ethical sourcing through the healthcare supply chain and providing a portfolio of over 25,000 products that meet the Vizient Environmentally Preferred standard.
2024-07-09
