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CRC update

Thu, 26/04/2012

There has been another important update to the CRC. The latest simplified guidance from the Environment Agency highlights the steps required before allowances can be surrendered at the end of July. Each of the steps depend on the earlier steps being completed and some of these may take some time so we recommend you complete this by the 16th July to allow for any delays in the system.  Take a look at the summary of steps.  

Free Carbon Literacy E-learning Resource

Fri, 14/10/2011

As part of its National Sustainable Public Procurement Programme, Defra has launched a new e-learning resource for procurement professionals. The e-learning resource has been developed in collaboration between Defra, the Department of Health, NHS organisations and the EU funded Clear About Carbon project. The FREE resource is aimed at staff in procurement and carbon management and should develop awareness and understanding of terminology and principles associated with the greenhouse effect and climate change. Visit the defra website for more info and to access the resource. Then choose unit 9 for procurement.

Update from the SDU (S. Roschnik 06.09.11)

 

Powerpoint presentation from Sonia Roschnik, Operational Director from the NHS Sustainable Development Unit, given at the NHS South West Sustainability Network meeting held in Taunton on 06 September 2011. The presentation covers updates on how sustainability is being embedded in new NHS structures, the Route-Map and how to get invovled and Carbon reduction monitoring.

New Carbon video for staff induction

Thu, 08/09/2011

NHS Bournemouth and Poole has developed ‘Cutting Carbon and Improving Health’ – a 9 minute video that explains carbon and the role of the NHS in reduction, for use in staff inductions. The video is available for all Trusts to use for their staff, and is available on YouTube and Vimeo (click on the name).

Defra Conversion Factors - updated

Wed, 03/08/2011

Defra has updated its carbon conversion factors - this includes a decrease in the electricity factor for all years. This is due to a re-calculation using the international mix of supply. Since we import electricity from France and they have lower factors (much higher use of nuclear energy), this has decreased the factor for all years. Visit the defra site for more information.

Simplification proposals for CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and Climate Change Agreements revealed

Mon, 04/07/2011

Proposals to make the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme simpler, easier and more straightforward have been outlined. The proposals will be formally consulted on early next year but comments from participants are encouraged now.

New CRC report guidance from the Environment Agency

Mon, 16/05/2011

The SDU has collected useful information and links from the Environment Agency (and others) to help you prepare your CRC annual and footprint reports in time for the 29th July deadline. Click HERE to visit the SDU website for the guidelines and links to support options and resources.

New 2050 Carbon Tool from DECC

Wed, 16/03/2011

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has developed a new 2050 Carbon Tool. It’s an interactive way of seeing what specific actions will have on reducing CO2 levels.  There are two versions (click to view) The easy to use version and the more comprehensive and technical version

IT - improving healthcare and reducing the NHS carbon footprint (SDU Video)

Wed, 16/03/2011

An excellent video with two case studies demonstrating how a sustainable NHS is better for patient care and can reduce the NHS carbon footprint. The NHS has the largest carbon footprint in the UK. Originally estimated at 18 million tonnes per annum, this has now risen to 21 million tonnes because the NHS now includes other greenhouse gases in its measurements. CLICK HERE to view on the SDU website.

 

Remote monitoring and telecommunications - safeguarding patients and the environment

Date: 
11/03/2011
Location: 
Online

This meeting is organised by the Royal Society of Medicine Section of Nephrology and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. It aims to highlight how advances in electronic communications are improving delivery of healthcare and protecting the environment.

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