Health & Environment Leadership
Platform (H.E.L.P)
Pledge for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Healthcare
Reimagining Healthcare for People, Planet, and the Future
“Healthcare is meant to heal, yet it can also impact the environment. Guided by the principle of ‘first, do no harm,’ we are committed to safeguarding both human health and the planet.”
OUR COMMITMENTS
- Reduce Environmental Impact: Minimise emissions, pollution, and resource use across healthcare delivery through measurable and time-bound actions.
- Transform Healthcare Operations: Embed sustainability across energy, water, waste, procurement, infrastructure, food systems, chemicals, and mobility.
- Strengthen Knowledge and Practice: Equip healthcare professionals with skills to address climate and environmental health risks.
- Influence Policy and Systems Change: Advance policies, financing, and governance frameworks for sustainable healthcare systems.
- Ensure Transparency and Improvement: Track, measure, and report progress to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Build Partnerships for Scale: Collaborate with government, academia, and partners to scale solutions.
- Advance Equity and Resilience: Ensure sustainability efforts are inclusive and strengthen resilience for vulnerable populations.
OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
We commit to building healthcare systems that are sustainable, resilient, and equitable for present and future generations.
Supported by: Public Health Foundation of India | Health Care Without Harm