Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

Progress in Carbon Reduction

In the 2023-2024 period, BrisDoc has taken meaningful strides towards reducing our carbon footprint in our relentless pursuit of achieving net-zero healthcare by 2030. This commitment has seen us enhance our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting and take actionable steps to lessen our environmental impact.

Key Accomplishments

• Substantial decrease in paper consumption across services due to digitalisation, advancing towards a paper-free operation.
• Shifted to more environmentally friendly procurement choices as our standard.
• Commitment to Fairtrade products, prioritising minimal packaging to lessen environmental impact.

Energy Consumption Trends

• Implementing hybrid cars in our fleet and optimising home visit policies, resulting in a decline in fleet fuel consumption.
• Despite a rise in electric usage at our primary control room, we’ve maintained energy efficiency at other locations.

Leadership in Sustainable Healthcare

Our leadership has been instrumental in embedding sustainability in all aspects of our operations, from governance to the procurement policy, ensuring that every decision is made with environmental impact in mind.

Future Outlook

• Continual enhancement of our fleet with more hybrid vehicles.
• Further advancements in our Business Intelligence capabilities.
• Maintenance and improvement of our cyber security measures to protect patient data and digital infrastructure.

As we look ahead, BrisDoc remains dedicated to not just delivering exceptional healthcare, but also to doing so in a way that respects and protects the environment. Our ongoing efforts to innovate and optimise our operations for sustainability are vital in our journey towards a greener future.