This article introduces the HealthcareLCA database, which acts as a centralised, open-access repository for health-care-related environmental impact assessments, spanning two decades of research.
The primary objectives of this research were to determine: • How are health systems across provinces and territories in Canada being called to account for GHG emissions now, and what are some of the near-term expected shifts? • What might GHG emissions accounting norms look like for health systems in Canada, given emerging international standards in health systems, or in other sectors? In developing the answers to these questions, an interpretation of the findings was completed to synthesize the information and identify the underlying drivers and mechanisms that have led to greater levels of GHG emissions accountability in particular jurisdictions, and to consider the likelihood that these mechanisms will lead to an increased level and scope of GHG emissions accountability in the Canadian health care sector more broadly.
This report provides an overview of how greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are estimated in healthcare and information on the current state of GHG emissions estimation in healthcare organizations across Canada.
Report on proceedings: This workshop included presentations on methodological approaches to GHG emissions estimation, examples of current and planned GHG emissions estimation work in Canada, and discussions of ways to advance this work to support standardization and comparability across jurisdictions. Opportunities and challenges are presented at the end of this report, along with suggestions for action or investment.
