Continuing the journey towards Sustainability in Healthcare
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Sustainability in Healthcare
Continuing the journey towards Sustainability in Healthcare
Sustainability in Healthcare
Healthcare systems are major emitters of carbon dioxide and other environmental pollutants. Mitigation of further environmental and climate change will thus have to involve efforts to reduce the footprint of healthcare providers and healthcare industries. At the same time, there is significant potential for synergy between the advancement of human health and climate change mitigation.
Creating a Sustainable healthcare system starts with understanding that our health and that of our environment around us are intrinsically linked. We need to act in a way that supports both the health of our people and our planet. The actions that we make today can help develop and protect it for the future.
What you can expect at the Summit
2024 Sustainability in Healthcare
Topics covered at the Summit
Renewables, wind power, solar energy, storage solutions and cutting-edge green energy solutions
Energy
Waste
The transition towards smarter waste and clean technology solutions (including time saving solutions)
Access to safe, resilient and sustainable water smart technology for sustainable development
Water
Renewables, wind power, solar energy, storage solutions and cutting-edge green energy solutions
Ethical
Sourcing
Products and services in the health industry supply chain obtained in an ethical way
Regulation
and Reporting
Understand and create a Sustainability Plan through ESG to meet and measure your corporate challenges
Full Agenda TBC.
Who will be there?
The audience will be made up of 200+ senior management from the public and private health system. All other stakeholders including suppliers, academics, and professional services will also be in attendance. (Finance, procurement, board members, company secretaries, MedTech, Pharma and CEO’s.)
Highlights from 2024
All Investnet events are developed in consultation with industry leaders to capture the latest trends and the most relevant and prominent speakers.
For further details contact:
Robbie Whelan
Commercial Director
Tel: +353 (0) 86 603 6525
David Neville
CEO
Tel: +353 (0) 87 673 9726
The Conference
16 Oct 2025
08:00 - 15:10
Agenda
08:00
Registration and Networking
09:00
Welcome from Summit Chair:
Prof. Hugh Montgomery OBE, Professor of medicine and the director Centre for Human Health and Performance, University College London.
SESSION 1:
From Patient Education to Climate Literacy – Who needs to Learn What?
Chair:
Prof. Hugh Montgomery OBE
09:10
Prof. Debbi Stanistreet , School of Population Health - RCSI
09:25
Dr. Lynda Keaveney, Chief Clinical Officer,
Vhi Health and Wellbeing
Dr. Muirne Spooner, Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at RCSI and Deputy Dean for Interprofessional and Community-Engaged Learning
09:50
Declan Meally, Director of Business, Public and Transport sectors, SEAI
10:05
Michelle McKenna, Head of Sustainability Partnerships at Pinergy
10:20
Session 1: Panel discussion:
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Prof. Debbi Stanistreet
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Dr. Lynda Keaveney
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Declan Meally
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Michelle McKenna
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Dr. Muirne Spooner
10:40
Morning Coffee
SESSION 2:
Innovation - Who is Driving Change?
Most hospitals now have decarbonisation plans in place. This session is designed to inspire them about what comes next, showcasing breakthrough ideas and practical steps that can be taken now. From award-winning international projects to Irish start ups, from the role of food to the potential of AI and robotics, it’s designed to stretch thinking and spark debate about the future of healthcare.
11:10
Chair:
Dr. Brian O’Connell, Emergency Physician, NSW Health Sustainable ED & Pathology Statewide Coordinator, CAHA Director
11:15
Roisin Breen, Climate and Sustainability Programme Manager, HSE Climate and Sustainability Programme
11.30
Dr. Ana Rakovac, Doctor for the environment, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Tallaght and Peamount
11.45
Dr. Siobhán Grimes, Clinical Director,
Bon Secours Health System
12:35
HSE Spark Sustainability initiatives
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Dr. Lisa McNamee, Programme Lead - Sustainability and Planetary Health, ICGP – Green General Practice
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Ola Nordrum, Climate and sustainability fellow, HSE - Greener models of healthcare framework!
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Bronwyn Reid McDermott, Senior Technical Officer in Simulation, University of Galway, Simbiosis
12:50
RCSI and HSE Green Theatre Accreditation Program
Prof. Camilla Carroll, ENT, RCSI, Consultant Otolaryngology, RCSI Chair for Sustainable Surgery
13:05
Lunch
14:08
Dr. Catherine Duggan, Head of Sustainability Advisory, Grant Thornton
Industry Insights: Cross-Sector Sustainability Lessons for Healthcare Accreditation
SESSION 3:
The Decarbonisation Dilemma:
What Will it Take?
If prevention and innovation are the spark, infrastructure and procurement are the engine room. This session faces into the tough choices: how do we fund, design and procure for a net zero health system? With EU regulation on the horizon and procurement rules tightening, this is where ambition meets action.
Session Chair:
Prof. Hugh Montgomery OBE
14:28
Alexandra Hammond, Head of Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain, NHS England
Sustainable procurement in the NHS
14:43
Derek Cawley, Spinal Surgeon, Clinical Director of Sustainability at Mater Private Network
14:58
HSE Capital & Estates: Implementing Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure
Helen Maher, Capital & Estates
Manager, HSE
15:13
Session 3: Panel discussion:
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Alexandra Hammond
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Derek Cawley
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Helen Maher
15:30
Closing Remarks
15:40
Conference Close
The Venue
Accommodation
To avail of our reduced rate for the 2025 Sustainability in Healthcare Summit, please call reservations click here
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Our reduced rates when booking are:
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€179 Double B&B
*limited number of rooms at reduced rates, offer available until 15 Sept.
Speakers
Inspirational speakers from across the industry.
Summit Partners
Exhibition //
Partnership
Why Partner or Exhibit in 2025?
Partnering or exhibiting at Sustainability in Healthcare in 2025 offers a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainable practices in the healthcare sector. This event will gather leading international experts and innovators, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. By participating, you'll not only enhance your brand's visibility but also contribute to the global dialogue on sustainable healthcare solutions, positioning your organisation as a leader in this critical field.
Contact our team for more on how to get involved.
We offer outstanding speaking opportunities and exhibition opportunities along with exclusive Partnership options to align your company with the Sustainability in Healthcare event. For more information please download our Partnership brochure or email robbie@investnet.ie
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