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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, Interior Solutions, Medtech and Clinical Innovation, Resilience,  Sustainable Hospital Buildings, The Green Kidney Clinic and the Innovation Arena. Together, these categories highlight solutions supporting energy efficiency, circularity, waste reduction, sustainable procurement and healthcare innovation.

Most of the products and services showcased on the platform are available on the market today and designed to support more sustainable healthcare facilities. In addition, the Innovation Arena highlights groundbreaking pre-market solutions that are too innovative to ignore.

During the live session, participants will hear from companies and healthcare representatives presenting sustainable healthcare technologies and sharing insights on how innovative solutions can support hospitals in reducing environmental impact while improving resilience and efficiency.

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 14.00- 15:30 CET
Location: Microsoft Teams
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Speakers 

The live session will feature presentations from:

B. Braun
Patrick Otto, Junior Product Manager

Medclair
Jonny Kasskawo, Key Account Manager Nordics

FrostGreen
Henrik Alfredsson, Business Unit Director & Partner
Anna-Karin Edlund, Nordic Business & Tender Manager Sustainable Solutions

Landspitali University Hospital
Klara Rut Ólafsdóttir, Project Manager 

The event will be hosted by Emma Caganic, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer at NCSH, together with Rita Primo Oliveira, Project Officer at NCSH.

About Suturion

Suturion 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 safe approach, SutureTOOL™ helps increase guideline compliance in clinical practice. Suturion’s mission is to improve patient outcomes in abdominal surgery while supporting a more efficient use of healthcare resources.

Sustainability is a natural extension of this mission. The healthcare sector generates significant amounts of plastic waste, creating a need for new, circular solutions. Through the Eurostars-funded Entrance project Suturion, together with Lund University, Zirq Solutions, and Redivivus Polymers, is developing a circular model for SutureTOOL™, covering collection, safe processing, and high-quality recycling, supported by a full life cycle assessment.

Through innovation and collaboration, Suturion is committed to advancing both surgical outcomes and a more sustainable healthcare system.

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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 transformation.

About the Conference

The 8th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare takes place on October 1, 2026 in Malmö and it is the main day of Sustainable Healthcare Week. The conference brings together stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosystem, including hospitals, NGOs, universities, companies and public sector organizations.

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What to Expect

Topics covered during the conference include:

-Sustainable procurement 
-Mitigation & Adaptation
-Preventing and reporting

A strong focus on cross-sector collaboration networking runs throughout the day, with coffee breaks and lunch taking place in the exhibition hall to encourage connection and exchange between participants.

Sustainable Healthcare Week

Alongside the conference, Sustainable Healthcare Week will feature workshops, networking activities and side events before and after the main conference day.

Last year, more than 450 participants joined across five days and ten side events. This year, we continue building on that momentum. We hope to see you there! 

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 collaboration, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions to support the transition toward more sustainable healthcare systems.

At the same time, registration is now open. A limited Early Bird offer is currently available for non-members, providing a 25% discount until 31 May 2026 using the code EARLYBIRD26. Members of the network already benefit from a 50% discount on participation as part of their membership.

More information about the conference, programme updates, and participation opportunities can be found here:
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This year’s conference will once again serve as a platform for dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, bringing together stakeholders to share insights, showcase innovations, and explore scalable solutions. The exhibition area is expanding, and additional programme elements are being introduced to strengthen interaction and real-world impact.

The conference is part of the broader Sustainable Healthcare Week, including side events and networking opportunities taking place around the main conference day.

More updates on speakers, programme highlights, and participation opportunities will be shared in the coming weeks.

Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the forum “Experiences and Lessons Learned for a Resilient Health System in Mexico”, organized together with the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Mexico and Novo Nordisk. It was a valuable space to exchange perspectives on how we can strengthen healthcare systems through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

It was a pleasure to share the day with partners such as Novo Nordisk, Essity, UNICEF, alongside key stakeholders including the Ministry of Health from Mexico City, Nadine Gasman. The discussions reflected a strong, shared interest in moving healthcare systems forward.

One of the key takeaways from the day was the importance of collaboration. Strengthening healthcare systems, while making them more sustainable, requires different actors to work together, share experiences, and learn from each other.

There was also a clear focus on turning ideas into action. From prevention initiatives to education and system-level improvements, the conversations showed that real impact comes from implementing solutions and adapting them to local contexts.

This event also marked the first time a side event connected to the Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare was held in Mexico, highlighting a growing interest in international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

We will continue these discussions at the 8th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare, taking place on 1 October in Malmö. The conference brings together stakeholders from across sectors to share insights, build partnerships, and move the work forward. Conference - Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare

Because sustainable healthcare is not built in isolation.
It is built together.

// Article written by Diego Angelino, Global Project Director, Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare.

Early Bird Now Live - 25% Off Until End of May

Take advantage of our Early Bird offer and secure your place at the 8th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare (NCSH26) at a reduced rate.

For a limited time, non-members of NCSH receive a 25% discount on conference tickets. This exclusive offer is valid until 31 May, so now is the perfect time to register.

Why attend?

NCSH26 brings together healthcare professionals, decision-makers and innovators from across the Nordics and beyond to accelerate the transition towards sustainable healthcare. The conference is part of a full Sustainable Healthcare Week, offering even more opportunities for learning, collaboration and networking.

Who gets what?

Non-members: 25% early bird discount (until end of May) CODE: EARLYBIRD26
NCSH Members: Already benefit from a 50% discount

Event Details

Date: 1 October 2026
Location: Malmö Arena Hotel, Sweden

Don’t miss out

This is a time-limited offer and demand is expected to be high.

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Register before 31 May to save 25%

Red Sanitaria Española de Responsabilidad Social y Sostenibilidad

A non-profit association, composed of both public and semi-private healthcare organizations as well as professionals from various public health centers, with the aim of implementing corporate social responsibility policies in the healthcare sector to benefit environmental, social, transparency, governance, and sustainability aspects.

Hospitals that are a part of Red Sanitaria Española de Responsabilidad Social y Sostenibilidad:

Hospital Can Misess (Ibiza) Islas Baleares
Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja de San José y Santa Adela
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona Cataluña
Hospital Clínico San Carlos
Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago (Galicia)
Hospital Comarcal de Inca (Mallorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital de Formentera Islas Baleares Hospital de Guadarrama
Hospital de la Linea de la Concepción
Hospital de Manacor (Mallorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital de Tortosa Verge de la Cinta
Hospital de Tortosa Virgen de la Cinta Cataluña
Hospital de Viladecans Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo
Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía (Murcia)
Hospital Joan March (Mallorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital Mateu Orfila (Menorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital San Juan de Dios
Hospital San Juan de Dios de Zaragoza
Hospital Sant Joan de Dèu Palma-Inca (Mallorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
Hospital Universitario A Coruña (Galicia)
Hospital Universitario Arnau de Vilanova de Lleida
Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge
Hospital Universitario de Getafe
Hospital Universitario de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta
Hospital Universitario del Henares
Hospital Universitario del Tajo
Hospital Universitario Fuenlabrada
Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón
Hospital Universitario Germans Trias i Pujol
Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón
Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina
Hospital Universitario Joan XXlII Tarragona
Hospital Universitario Juan XXIII de Tarragona Cataluña
Hospital Universitario Miguel de Servet
Hospital Universitario Principe de Asturias
Hospital Universitario Son Espases (Mallorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital Universitario Son Llàtzer (Mallorca) Islas Baleares
Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebrón
Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Póveda
Hospital Virgen de la Póveda
Institut Català de la Salut
Instituto Catalá d’Oncologia

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New category at the World's Greenest Hospital: Resilience

We have launched a new category on World’s Greenest Hospitals: Resilience.

Ensuring continuous care in a changing world is becoming increasingly important. This category highlights solutions that help hospitals adapt to future crises: from climate-related events to other disruptions affecting healthcare systems.

Sustainability and resilience often go hand in hand, strengthening both preparedness and long-term performance. We are launching the category with two solutions from our members - Silentia and MedicSolution, with more to be added.

Do you have a solution that fits this category? Don’t hesitate to reach out and be part of the initiative.

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It is always nice to be right, but sometimes, you wish you weren’t.

Even before Covid-19, we started adding a section to our training on sustainable healthcare and resilience. The point was simple: the two often go hand in hand. There are many similarities. In practice, they are often the same thing. I have even argued that hospitals that were more sustainable handled Covid somewhat better. Not perfectly, but better. If you could wash and sterilize your own OR scrubs, you were not stuck waiting for a shipment that never arrived. If you could produce your own oxygen, you were less dependent on disrupted supply chains. These were not theoretical advantages. They mattered. Then came the next reminder.

When energy prices skyrocketed after the war in Ukraine, we saw it again. Hospitals that depended on a single gas line for heating and electricity suddenly faced enormous costs just to maintain their existing operations. Others had it a little easier. Those who had invested in geothermal heating and cooling. Those who had reduced their energy use through more efficient lighting and ventilation. Those with better insulation in roofs, walls, and windows. Those who produced some of their own energy locally. Not immune, but less exposed.

I was interviewed on this topic by Politico at the time, and the conclusion was not particularly surprising: sustainability reduces vulnerability.

“So those who have been proactive have it a little bit easier now,” said [Daniel] Eriksson. “To be bold, I would say: “I told you so, 10 years ago, I told you so,” and some listened, and some didn’t. And we were right.” -Politico - The energy to care: Hospitals struggle with rising costs, By Sarah-Taïssir Bencharif · Oct 5, 2022

And now we are here again. Energy prices are rising. There is renewed discussion about shortages of raw materials, plastics not least among them. Logistics chains are once again under pressure. And once again, I find myself making the same argument. Sustainability and resilience go hand in hand.

So, have we learned anything? Some have. Others will once again be surprised. What does this actually mean in practice? It can be quite concrete.

• You have the possibility to wash clothing at the hospital, or at least locally.
• You can sterilize equipment on-site, or work with suppliers that offer circular solutions to regenerate what would otherwise be single-use products. In some cases, you might even use 3D printing to reduce dependence on transport.
• You have some level of storage. Not excessive, but enough to give you a few extra days or weeks when systems fail, instead of relying entirely on just-in-time deliveries.
• You have reduced your energy use as much as possible. That is good for the climate, but it also reduces your exposure to volatile energy prices.
• You have water-saving measures in place, and perhaps access to alternative sources, so you do not waste the resource before you really need it.
• You rely on fossil-free transportation to and from the hospital, reducing your vulnerability to fuel price fluctuations.
• You serve food that is locally produced, supporting farmers who will still be there in a crisis, while also reducing transport dependency.
• And you might produce some of your own energy. Solar, geothermal, solutions that make you a little less dependent on external systems.

If we widen the perspective to climate adaptation, the same logic applies. You have made sure that flooding will not stop your operations. There is a continuity plan. There are ways to get staff and patients to the hospital even under difficult conditions. There is preparedness for situations where the grid goes down, during a heatwave or for other reasons. There are, of course, many more examples. But the pattern is becoming difficult to ignore.

To make this connection between sustainability and resilience even clearer, we are continuing to focus on it. At our conference on October 1st, we will have a session on adaptation. In recent years, we have had speakers on resilience from places like Lebanon and Ukraine, contexts where resilience is not a concept, but a necessity. We also added a section to www.worldsgreenesthospitals.org, highlighting concrete resilience solutions in healthcare, in that section we start up with two solutions from our members, Silentia and MedicSolution. If you have a solution that would fit into this category, don't hesitate to contact us.

Because this is not new. That may be the most frustrating part. If you would like to discuss this further, do not hesitate to contact us.

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