The task ahead for sustainability professionals in the NHS isn’t easy. SmartCarbon has been partnering with NHS Trusts since 2020 to help navigate the challenges of delivering Net Zero, providing solutions that drive measurable change.
We help organisations align with NHS Net Zero goals, avoid greenwashing, and implement genuine, impactful decarbonisation strategies that foster long-term sustainability.
Building Confidence
Newcastle Hospitals were early adopters of carbon reporting, even developing their own Excel-based method for footprinting. However, as GHG accounting best practices evolved, they sought to improve accuracy and align with current standards. With SmartCarbon’s support, they transitioned to a more reliable, GHG Protocol-compliant system, enhancing confidence in their reporting.
SmartCarbon provided access to its healthcare emissions tracking platform, tailored to NHS Trusts and suppliers. We also provided consultancy support, including guidance on GHG Protocol alignment, helping to integrate the platform seamlessly.
A 43% uplift in the Trust’s reported carbon footprint, reflecting the increased accuracy of emissions data.
Successful integration of 40% of supplier data into the platform, providing a more comprehensive emissions report.
Newcastle Hospitals gained confidence in their ability to report accurately to stakeholders, including the Board, and experienced no pushback. Stakeholders understood it was an evolution and accuracy exercise.
“The Smart Carbon platform is a comprehensive tool that allows us to confidently measure and report our full ‘NHS carbon footprint plus’ across all scopes of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The team are leaders in the field and have helped us to directly engage with our supply chain to support each other with our shared goal of a decarbonised healthcare supply chain by 2040.”
~ JAMES DIXON, Associate Director for Sustainability | Newcastle Hospitals
Newcastle Hospitals has been recognised for its leadership in the net zero space, winning multiple awards including the Sustainable Partnership Award, International Hospital Federation Award, Health Innovation Network Innovate Award, Celebrating Excellence Award, and a shortlisting for the 2022 HFMA Award.
