Sustainable Healthcare Network

The NHS is currently involved in a significant building programme that offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to influence the performance of its built estate for many decades to come: 25% of hospitals are being replaced or upgraded; 100 new hospitals are to be provided by 2010; and up to 3000 GP premises are being built/replaced/refurbished.

The NHS also has significant environmental impacts every year, including:

• Consuming 45 Million GJ of energy
• Generating 3.4 Million tonnes of CO2 emissions
• Using 40 Million m3 of water

SHINE aims to help NHS Trusts improve the sustainability of their buildings by providing a learning network with guidance, case studies, events and training, covering all aspects of sustainability and how it can be delivered through NHS procurement processes.

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