This case study explains North Bristol NHS Trust's successful 'Treading Lightly' campaign, which has directly involved a large number of staff across the organisation.
Carbon reduction and sustainability awareness should be a routine part of the training and development process for Boards. Organisations such as the NHS Appointments Commission have an important opportunity to develop this commitment.
A culture of carbon and sustainability awareness should become an integral part of working for the NHS. Particularly as a significant amount of the energy used, travel choices and goods purchased throughout the NHS is in the direct control of individual members of staff.