Starting Small: Practical Steps for Owners to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

For healthcare systems that have signed the White House climate pledge and for other facility owners committed to carbon reduction, the first steps toward decarbonization may prove the hardest. WSP’s sustainability experts, however, believe that small steps have big impact.

United States | Thursday, August 15, 2024
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When it comes to implementing carbon commitments, an organization’s first few steps can feel intimidating. The decarbonization landscape is vast and ever evolving, so choosing a way forward, even with a plan in hand or a target date in mind, often requires a new way of thinking.

We polled a handful of WSP’s sustainability experts across disciplines, asking what small, impactful steps facility owners, especially in healthcare, can take on their journey toward a greener future. The resounding response from these national experts from our Market Innovation and Advisory Services and Sustainability, Energy and Climate Change teams is that it’s normal to ask questions and need help — for organizations of every size, successful decarbonization efforts require multiple sources working together.