Work resources

Actions at work affect people, the planet, productivity and profit.

Actions at work affect people, the planet, productivity and profit. Make sustainability everyone’s responsibility. You could:

use eco-friendly resources – adopt a digital-first approach
get in touch with the green or sustainability lead in your organisation and/or integrated care system
think of initiatives you can support or start in a small way with your team or service, such as getting auto-off light switches, recycling, or food waste bins, collecting used pens and so much more.

Prioritise digital first to benefit users and reduce emissions. You can:

address digital exclusion by supporting access and skills
apply clinical judgment, considering inequalities (health/ability/social)
use remote consultations (phone/videocall) when appropriate
optimize email and mobile contacts to reduce paper use
use assistive tech and remote monitoring equipment or facilities
schedule team sessions for email and file management and share documents online rather than by email.

When choosing travel options, ensure they provide fair access for you, your work and your patients, while minimising your carbon footprint.
You can ask yourself:
Do I need to drive, or are walking, cycling, or public transport better options?
Can I carpool or do the task online?
Keep in mind:
driving is an option only for those with the means and ability
many disabled individuals have more cycling options than you might think
you can choose to walk, wheel, or cycle instead of driving to include exercise in your daily routine
when using public transport, you'll also get some exercise by walking to bus stops or getting on trains.