3 ways healthcare systems can reduce their carbon footprint

Nov 7, 2022

Rapid climate change has a direct impact on human health, but many healthcare systems have not yet committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Image: Pixabay for Pexels

Sarah Rickwood

Vice President, Thought Leadership and Marketing, IQVIA

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The pharmaceutical industry needs more data on emissions, and companies need to collaborate to reduce their carbon footprint. Image: IQVIA

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The contribution from medicines ranges between 25-33% of all healthcare emissions carbon footprint

The contribution from medicines ranges between 25-33% of all healthcare emissions. Image: IQVIA

The global use of anaesthetics has increased steadily over the past decade, but their carbon footprint has decreased. Image: IQVIA

The use of inhalers has increased steadily over the past decade, and their total carbon footprint has also increased Image: IQVIA

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