NHS

The NHS Carbon Reduction Strategy for England published in 2009, estimates the NHS carbon footprint in England to be approximately 18 million tones of CO2. This represents 25% of all public sector emissions and 3.2% of total emissions in England. With the strategy target for the NHS to reduce its carbon emissions by 10% by 2015, and the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme in place, reducing carbon emissions and capturing cost savings has become an increasingly important issue for the NHS.

Salix has developed a programme tailored to the needs of NHS Trust Hospitals. The primary focus of the work is to reduce carbon emissions under the control of the Trusts such as heating, cooling and lighting.

Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust provides an excellent example of the energy and cost savings a hospital can gain from the Salix programme. For the full case study please click here.