A Healthcare System’s Path to Carbon Neutrality: Addressing Climate Change and Role of the Health Care

The WHO has declared climate change as the most significant threat to human health. Kaiser Permanente's journey to carbon neutrality highlights the critical role healthcare systems play in environmental stewardship. Continued focus on climate initiatives by the healthcare sector is essential to address the growing health impacts of climate change. Kaiser Permanente's efforts provide a real-life and practical framework for achieving significant positive climate effects.

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AJPM Focus
Published
2025-06-06
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focus.2025.100377
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Abstract

The WHO has declared climate change as the most significant threat to human health. Kaiser Permanente's journey to carbon neutrality highlights the critical role healthcare systems play in environmental stewardship. Continued focus on climate initiatives by the healthcare sector is essential to address the growing health impacts of climate change. Kaiser Permanente's efforts provide a real-life and practical framework for achieving significant positive climate effects.

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Kaiser Permanente (US), Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (US)
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