Question reference: S6W-10458
- Asked by: Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 16 August 2022
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Humza Yousaf on 16 August 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action NHS Scotland is taking to help tackle the climate emergency.
Answer
The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland Assure have prepared the NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy 2022 to 2026 setting out actions for NHS Scotland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change and improve its environmental impact. The strategy includes a commitment to achieving a net-zero health service by 2040.