Seven Ways: Improve your sustainability

Sustainability is key to future success. In October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching carbon net zero in the Delivering a Net Zero NHS report, in response to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change. The Health and Care Act 2022 further underscores the importance of a robust response to climate change, placing new duties on all trusts, foundation trusts, and integrated care boards to contribute towards statutory emissions and environmental targets. In this context, practices, local optical committees (LOCs) and suppliers all need to play their part. What is more, there is growing public awareness of the need for sustainable plastics. In this article you can discover seven ways to make your business more sustainable.