On 17–18 March, members of the Green Healthcare Hub came together in Nottingham to share progress across the Hub’s multidisciplinary research themes.
The two-day event began with a Carbon Footprinting workshop led by Yan Wang and Ingeborg Steinbach. The session introduced participants to the core methodologies behind carbon footprinting, including process-based cradle-to-grave analysis and environmentally extended input-output analysis. Attendees also received practical, step-by-step guidance on conducting a carbon footprinting study, followed by an introduction to environmental Life Cycle Assessment.
In the evening, Hub members attended a screening at Mammoth Climate Action Cinema of It’ll Never Work, directed by Joe Osborn. The film follows the real-life challenge of converting the UK’s first fishing boat to solar and electric power while maintaining commercial competitiveness. Special thanks go to Jane Harvey for organising such a valuable experience.
Wednesday provided an opportunity for each research theme to present updates on current progress and future priorities. The event concluded with a stakeholder mapping session, helping members identify shared stakeholders and opportunities for future collaboration.
Overall, the gathering was a valuable opportunity to connect, align priorities, and strengthen the Hub’s collective commitment to building a more sustainable future for healthcare.

Upcoming GHH event. Towards a net zero NHS.
On Monday the 22nd of June Mahmood Bhutta and Amy Booth will be hosting an in person event as part of the University of Sussex’s Summer of research programme.
The event will include interactive sessions exploring how we can achieve a net zero NHS. This will be a chance to hear about GHH research and ideas shaping sustainable healthcare, connect with researchers and others working in this space and share perspectives and explore practical ways to support a net zero NHS.
Whether you're from academia, healthcare, or policy this session is designed to be welcoming, interactive, and a great opportunity to meet others working in this space.

Bramber HouseFalmer, England
Monday 22 June • 10 AM - 1 PM
Please register by following the link below.

How Does the NHS Sustain Service Delivery While Meeting Short-Term Financial Targets?
Our collaborators at Aston Advanced Services Group are hosting a Healthcare centred webinar as part of their work on the Green Healthcare Hub.

The discussion will explore how value is defined, delivered, and measured across healthcare systems, and how service-led business models such as managed equipment services can support a more sustainable and cost-effective future.

Speakers include;
Mark Martin, Industrial Fellow at The Advanced Services Group
Darren Riley, Managing Director of D-Hive Ltd
Phil Adams-Howell, Senior Nurse Clinical Procurement – UCLH NHS Foundation Trust

Wednesday, July 1st 2026 12:00–13:00 BST

For further information and to registrar, please follow the link below.