Credabl green loan a sustainability booster for healthcare

Healthcare’s emissions reduction opportunity

Healthcare contributes to approximately 4.4 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates showing that the global healthcare sector would be the fifth largest emitter if it were a nation.¹ The impact of climate change on human health has been recognised as a priority by the World Health Organisation, which supports a rapid transition to a clean energy economy.²

In Australia, the healthcare sector has been identified as a significant contributor to national carbon emissions, with estimates suggesting it could be responsible for up to seven per cent of national emissions.³

Healthcare facilities are energy intensive, because of the unique services they provide and the complex technologies they use. At the same time healthcare practitioners recognise that reducing carbon emissions and managing resources more efficiently can bring benefits for human health while improving the sustainability of their operations without compromising the quality of care for patients.

Aligning healthcare with environmental responsibility

The CEFC is working with Credabl to provide a green loan product as a practical way for healthcare providers like dentists, doctors and vets to reduce emissions and help make the sector greener.

By adopting energy efficiency options, healthcare professionals can amplify their support for healthier communities and help build more sustainable healthcare systems for the future.

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1. Karliner J, Slotterback S, Boyd R, Ashby B, Steele K. Health Care’s Climate Footprint: How the Health Sector Contributes to the Global Climate Crisis and Opportunities for Action. 2019.2. World Health Organisation, Climate Change, 2023.3  Malik A, Lenzen M, McAlister S, et al. The carbon footprint of Australian health care. Lancet Planet Health 2018; 2: e27–e35.