IEMA showcases its influence on the health service

31/05/2024

IEMA hosted an informative webinar in May showcasing the Institute’s influence in driving sustainability across NHS England and NHS Supply Chain. More than 100 sustainability and healthcare professionals gained valuable insights, experiences and best practices from leaders supporting the NHS’s goal to become the world’s first net-zero health system by 2040. Dr Shamir Ghumra, director of responsible business at NHS Property Services, led the discussion, and was joined by panellists Heidi Barnard, head of sustainability at NHS Supply Chain, and Ian Stenton, national sustainability programme manager at NHS England. Stenton outlined NHS Estates Sustainability Career Pathways guidance, explaining how sustainability professionals looking for a job in the NHS can measure their competency using IEMA’s Skills Map. Barnard then explained how she used insights from a report by IEMA and Deloitte to develop a comprehensive ‘training matrix’ to provide guidance and support for empowered sustainability conversations across all roles and jobs. IEMA’s corporate partnership team will continue to support the NHS and the wider healthcare supply chain with their net-zero ambitions by bringing sustainability experts together to share best practice and guidance. Visit www.bit.ly/IEMA_healthcare_webinar for further details