Healthy Hospitals for a Healthy Planet: Balancing Carbon Versus Space

The National Health Service’s (NHS’s) Net Zero Building Standard sets a precedent for healthcare providers worldwide to follow for taking proactive steps to mitigate climate change. In October 2023, it became compulsory to all future NHS new building projects and refurbishments.

In this course,  we share what this vital but challenging new Standard means for the industry – and why a delicate balance must be struck between minimising carbon and maximising space.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the significance of the NHS's Net Zero Building Standard and its role in the NHS's commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2045
2. Identify the financial, legal, and health-related imperatives driving the NHS to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions from its buildings
3. Explain the technical and design strategies outlined in the NHS Net Zero Building Standard for new and existing healthcare facilities