As health is so intrinsically linked to the environment, the NHS has an essential role to play in meeting its 2040 net-zero targets. A fundamental part of becoming net-zero is minimising waste, ensuring longevity in the assets and equipment that are utilised, alongside re-using where applicable.

The EV market is a vital component of our transition to a carbon-neutral future, and EVs have been a hot topic in the renewal space as they have grown in popularity exponentially over the past few years. 2022 was the strongest performing year for electric car sales, with 14% of all new cars sold globally being electric, a 5% rise over 2021. This growth has meant that there are approximately 26 million electric cars on the open road.

The medical technology field has always been intertwined with regulation and companies have often faced complexities when it comes to adhering to those regulations. But with the industry expanding more into the digital realm encompassing both MedTech and HealthTech solutions, regulation is becoming even harder to navigate for those innovating in the field.

Due to the immense size of the NHS, it can often become siloed between departments, and hard to coordinate activities across a group. NuGreen, a sustainable consultancy based in Cumbria, has already begun assisting the NHS in its waste reduction ambitions. 

With the reliance on cloud-based data storage growing, action must be taken to minimise their carbon footprint. We spoke to Gregg Primm, Vice President of Marketing at GRC to understand how they are doing just that.