Environmental Stewardship News

Living our mission while planning for the future

10/28/2024

Hear from the vice president of System Strategy and Planning at Providence to learn how strategic planning helps address and anticipate health care needs.

Providence releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report

9/16/2024

From environmental stewardship to health equity, Providence is bringing environment, social and governance work to the forefront. Learn more.

How Providence is reducing chemical GHG emissions in health care

10/23/2024

Curbing a major source of health care greenhouse gas emissions, Providence is finding innovative ways to reduce chemical use without impacting patient care.

Decarbonization in action: Shifting to renewable electricity for heating hospital buildings

7/29/2024

Learn how Providence St. Peter Hospital is planning for decarbonization by electrifying its heating systems across its hospitals.

Bloomberg Green Festival: Engaging leaders for climate solutions

7/15/2024

As a partner of the Bloomberg Green Festival, Providence is collaborating with local and national leaders on innovative climate change solutions.

Climate justice is a health issue

7/12/2024

Climate change doesn’t impact all communities equally. Learn how Providence is working to increase health equity by building more resilient communities.

Curbing the impacts of climate on health

7/8/2024

Learn how Providence is leading the health care sector to lower the effects of climate change on the health of our planet and the people who live on it.

Celebrating stewardship: Honoring Practice Greenhealth winners

6/26/2024

Providence hospitals earned 55 Practice Greenhealth Awards in 2024. Learn more about the work these sites are doing to make health care more sustainable.

Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for commitment to sustainability, energy reduction

5/21/2024

Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center with the Greenhealth Emerald Award and Greening the Operating Room Award.

Curbing carbon emissions with efficient and renewable energy

5/8/2024

Hospitals use a lot of energy. Providence is finding ways to cut that use with efficient, renewable alternatives that enhance patient care and comfort.

Building climate resilient health care and communities

4/8/2024

Being climate resilient means preparing, responding to and recovering from the health impacts of climate change. Learn how Providence is building climate resilience in the communities we serve.

Sustainable plates: How Providence is curbing food waste

3/1/2024

From low-waste recipes to new ways to use old ingredients, Providence is cutting back on the food waste it’s sending to the landfill.

Streamlining supplies: How Providence is avoiding waste in health care

2/14/2024

Health care doesn’t have to be wasteful. Learn how a new system at Providence is cutting back on unnecessary operating room supplies.

Caring for our common home: Environmental stewardship at Providence

7/3/2024

Reducing our carbon emissions and building climate resilience. Learn where we are heading in 2024 and beyond.

6 Tips for a more sustainable holiday season

12/15/2023

The holidays are a time of more food, gifts and celebration. Learn how to make them more sustainable this year with tips from Providence.

Partnering for good: How collaboration can reduce emissions

11/13/2023

Learn how partnerships are a critical part of reducing the estimated 8.5% of national greenhouse gas emissions coming from the health care sector.

Providence Alaska recognized for exemplary environmental stewardship

10/31/2023

Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.

Caring for Creation: How Providence's Commitment to the Environment is Rooted in Our Mission

10/13/2023

Learn how the work Providence is doing to support the environment is deeply connected to our Mission, the Catholic faith and Catholic health care.

Charging forward: How Providence is working to curb transportation emissions

8/31/2023

From electric vehicles to alternative commuting, learn about the efforts Providence is taking to lower emissions from transportation.

A new way to count calories: How Providence is cutting back on food waste

7/17/2023

Learn how leaders at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana are supporting the planet by reducing food waste throughout the hospital.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital recognized for excellence in environmental stewardship

6/22/2023

Hospital awarded with Practice Greenhealth's Partner for Change award for the its commitment to environmental excellence.

29 Providence hospitals earn Greenhealth recognition

6/5/2023

29 Providence hospitals earn Greenhealth recognition

Supporting our planet with clinical environmental stewardship

5/4/2023

How we practice health care in our clinics is a big part of how we support our planet. Learn how we care for our communities with the Earth in mind.

Providence names first medical director for environmental stewardship

4/4/2023

Providence announced that Brian Chesebro, M.D., is joining its national advocacy and social responsibility division as the first medical director of environmental stewardship.

Volunteer for Earth Day 2023

4/4/2023

We all have a part to play in protecting our planet. Learn how the Providence community is planning to volunteer to help the cause this Earth Day.

How we’re improving our environmental resiliency at Providence

3/2/2023

Climate resiliency impacts how we deliver care to patients, what we bring to our communities and how we operationalize our work.

How we’re improving our chemical and anesthetic use

2/6/2023

At Providence, we’re working to protect our environment. Chemical management – including anesthetics – is an important part of that effort. Learn how.