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A Busy Spring Building Towards Our Biggest Event of the Year The first half of 2026 has been an exciting and productive period for the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare. Over the past six months, we have continued to expand our network, strengthen international collaborations, engage healthcare professionals through live events, and advance sustainability initiatives through European...

Last Friday, we welcomed healthcare professionals, innovators and sustainability leaders from across Europe and beyond for another inspiring edition of World’s Greenest Hospital LIVE. Together, we explored how hospitals and solution providers are turning sustainability ambitions into practical actions, showcasing innovations that are already helping healthcare organisations reduce their...

The General Hospital of Larissa is a key healthcare pillar in Central Greece, with a capacity of 312 beds and 800 staff members. Their strategic goal is to transition into a green and resilient healthcare institution. The General Hospital of Larissa is already implementing the largest energy-efficiency upgrade of a public building in the Region of Thessaly. The hospital is also advancing...

Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital is a private, non-profit institution with a public service mission, specialising in the care of children, adolescents and pregnant women It is the most active paediatric centre in Spain and the third largest in Europe, treating more than 22,800 patients with complex rare diseases, making it the national centre with the highest number of paediatric patients...

We are thrilled to present the affiliates for this year’s 8th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare, taking place in Malmö, Sweden, on October 1st, 2026 Our affiliates play a crucial role in helping us bring together healthcare leaders, innovators, policymakers, hospitals, academia and industry stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward more sustainable healthcare systems. Why Join...

PPO-Elektroniikka Oy is a Finnish specialist company providing electrical safety solutions for demanding healthcare environments. 1981, the company has supplied solutions for group 2 medical premises, such as operating rooms and intensive care units, where uninterrupted operations are essential. The company’s core expertise is the PPO® MEV system for medical IT power networks. Today, the system is...

On 29 May, World’s Greenest Hospital LIVE returns with a new live session The session is connected to Grønnköpingkið University Hospital, the World’s Greenest Hospital - a digital hospital platform developed by the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare  to showcase sustainable healthcare solutions from around the world. The platform includes categories such as Circular and Waste Solutions,...

About SuturionSuturion AB is a pioneering MedTech company based in Lund, Sweden, founded in 2018 by surgeon Gabriel Börner. Its innovation, SutureTOOL™, is designed to support surgeons in performing fascia closure according to the recommended small-bites technique, associated with reduced risk of post-operative complications and improved patient outcomes. By enabling a standardized, efficient, and...

Yesterday, our Project Officer Rita met with Jonas Karlsson, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager at BD, to discuss the upcoming 8th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare and opportunities for collaboration around sustainable healthcare initiatives. The discussion focused on cross-sector collaboration, innovation and the importance of knowledge-sharing in accelerating sustainable healthcare...

We are pleased to share new updates for the 8th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare, taking place on 1 October 2026 at Malmö Arena Hotel. The conference continues to develop with new sponsors, affiliates, speakers, and exhibitors being confirmed, reflecting growing engagement from across healthcare, industry, research, and policy. The programme is steadily taking shape, with a focus on...