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Hospital moves to help save the planet as well as lives
Feb 09, 2021
STAFF at Hollywood Private Hospital have made significant progress in reducing the facility’s carbon footprint.
The Ramsay Health Care Energy, Water and Waste Performance for the 2020 financial year (FY) showed reduced energy consumption and increased waste recycling at Hollywood.
Energy consumption reduced from 1,003,550 GJ in the 2019 FY to 992,155 GJ last financial year. Electricity use decreased by more than 3 million kWh and water use was reduced by about 19082 kL. Waste recycling went up four per cent, from 40 per cent to 44 per cent.
Hollywood Private Hospital Engineering Manager, Rohit Jethro, said significant progress had also been made in reducing carbon emissions through decreased electricity consumption over the past three financial years.
“We enjoyed an electricity reduction of 43 kWh per square metre, which equates to a total annual reduction of 2500 Tons of carbon emissions,” Mr Jethro said.
“The savings have equated to roughly a month of free electricity each year for the past three financial years.”
The results were achieved by introducing energy efficient equipment and processes, such as the rollout of LED lighting, timers on lights and reducing air conditioning in non-essential areas.
Hollywood’s Environemental Committee also promoted the recycling of waste with programs such as cash for containers, a compost bin and PVC plastics being turned into garden hoses.
Hollywood Chief Executive Officer Peter Mott said the results were outstanding, especially considering the growth in staff, buildings and infrastructure at the campus.
“I would like to thank everyone at Hollywood for playing their part in recycling and reducing their energy consumption, while maintaining our excellent standard of healthcare,” Mr Mott said.
Ramsay Health Care State Manager Kevin Cass-Ryall said Ramsay Australia is working towards emissions and energy efficiency targets across all sites.
“Hollywood is a great example of a hospital that has embraced Ramsay Health Care’s global sustainability strategy, which outlines our company’s approach to being a sustainable and responsible business,” Mr Cass-Ryall said.
“The strategy is based on three pillars: delivering stronger communities, healthier people and a thriving planet.
“It is Ramsay Health Care’s commitment to making a meaningful, positive difference for current and future generations.”
CAPS: Hollywood Private Hospital Engineering Manager Rohit Jethro with some of the encouraging sustainability results.