The Finance World Magazine| Edition: March 2023

Healthcare
Furthermore, The Department of
Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), which
regulates the healthcare sector
in the Emirate, has revealed Abu
Dhabi’s healthcare sustainability
goals in conjunction with Abu Dhabi
Sustainability Week 2023. These goals
aim to reduce carbon emissions by 20
percent in 2030 and achieve Net Zero
by 2050.
DoH’s healthcare sustainability agenda
is segmented into long- and short-term
goals and focuses on infrastructure,
operations, and healthcare waste. DoH
will support healthcare facilities to
implement green building methodologies,
transition to clean and renewable energy
sources, and manage healthcare waste
effectively.
The Department aims to establish
a solid governance model for Green
Hospitals across the Emirate and work
closely with healthcare facilities to
reassess prescription practices, apply
efficient means of pharmaceutical
waste management, reduce water
consumption and encourage the use
of more environmentally friendly
transportation. In the short term, the
Department will provide training and
The objective of
DoH is to create a
strong system of
regulations for green
hospitals throughout
the Emirate and
reassess the way
prescriptions are
handled.
access to international networks to
help the sector learn and delve deeper
into the field of sustainability.
Hence, the healthcare sector in
the UAE is taking bold steps towards
sustainability, with a focus on green
buildings, innovation, and reducing
carbon emissions. AstraZeneca’s plans
to build sustainable offices at Dubai
Science Park and achieve platinum
standards in LEED certification is a
testament to their commitment to the
“Ambition Zero Carbon” strategy and
aligning with the UAE’s 2031 vision for
sustainable development in healthcare.
The Arab Health Exhibition and
Congress 2023, with its theme of
“innovation and sustainability in
healthcare,” provides a platform for
various stakeholders to showcase their
efforts towards sustainability, such as
the EcoStruxure for Healthcare digital
twin solution, which aims to improve
energy efficiency in hospitals.
Moreover, the Department of Health
- Abu Dhabi’s sustainability goals aim
to reduce carbon emissions by 20% in
2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050, with
a focus on infrastructure, operations,
and healthcare waste. The concerted
effort towards sustainability in the
healthcare sector by both public and
private entities is a positive development
towards a more sustainable future for
the UAE and beyond.
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