CPSBC has published a position statement to publicly communicate its environmental and sustainability priorities, and its commitment to address them.
Members of the ad hoc Environmental and Sustainability Committee (ESC) participated in a facilitated workshop in June 2024 to identify the environmental and sustainability impacts of CPSBC’s operations and prioritize sustainability efforts. Following the workshop, the ESC developed the position statement, which was approved by the Board in February.
The position statement outlines the following key focus areas and goals:
- Value chain impacts: Implement a sustainable procurement framework, including a checklist and vendor questionnaire, to encourage all partners to meet comprehensive sustainability criteria.
- Sustainable operations: Optimize CPSBC’s operations to reduce environmental impact across key areas, including transportation, energy and water consumption, and IT practices.
- Broader health-care influence: Foster collaborative partnerships with organizations to offer educational opportunities and resources to registrants on environmental and sustainability issues. This includes promoting best practices and providing guidance on topics such as climate change mitigation, adaptation, and reducing medical waste.
The ESC will continue to implement its multi-year roadmap to support CPSBC in setting clear environmental commitments and targets and taking credible steps to meet them. As a next step, the ESC will begin engaging with internal and external audiences to set measurable goals and targets.
More information about the ESC and the sustainability position statement can be found on the CPSBC website.