Environmental sustainability
Sustainable development is key. For Siemens Healthineers, for societies, for humankind. We are committed to contributing to a regenerative and healthy environment.
The healthcare sector is responsible for 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions2 worldwide. Since 2019, we have reduced our emissions by 27%.
It only takes one click to become more sustainable. In a simple, but efficient way – to make a real difference. Find out more in the video below. #CommittedToSustainability
MRI and sustainability -
Reducing energy consumption without compromising
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is probably the most energy-consuming technology that is regularly used in clinical routine. Learn why – and how its appetite can be tamed.
“Do no harm to the planet” - Hospitals can contribute to a sustainable healthcare
Explore concrete actions that can be taken to make hospitals more sustainable and reduce those related activities that generate significant emissions in our Insights series paper
Toward a sustainable future
We deliver on our targets systematically and report transparently and in depth on our six core KPIs, our achievements, and beyond every year in our comprehensive Sustainability Report.
The report lists all relevant data in the section entitled “Our sustainability indicators.” We have improved in all our focus areas: "Access and Innovation", "Environment", and "Social".
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Energy saving measures in healthcare
Explore what steps can be taken to start reducing engergy consumption in healthcare, especially when using medical equipment.
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Based on the average daily use defined in the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) 13024.COC.GEP Guidelines2.indd (cocir.org), 15010MRI_brochure_22-06-15.pdf (cocir.org)
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ARUP & HCWH Report (2019) Healthcare’s climate footprint
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