Climate change and global warming resulting from greenhouse gas emissions are widely recognized as the biggest threats to global health. The healthcare sector is responsible for 4–5% of global emissions, more than 70% of which are driven by supply chains. There is therefore an increasing need to focus on reducing emissions across our sector. Many organizations have set or aligned with science-based targets, requiring them to work with their...
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