Environmental Stewardship

Content and stories about how Providence is investing to protect the climate

  • How we’re improving our environmental resiliency at Providence

    How we’re improving our environmental resiliency at Providence

    Climate resiliency impacts how we deliver care to patients, what we bring to our communities and how we operationalize our work.

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  • How we’re improving our chemical and anesthetic use

    How we’re improving our chemical and anesthetic use

    At Providence, we’re working to protect our environment. Chemical management – including anesthetics – is an important part of that effort. Learn how.

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  • How we’re improving our energy use

    How we’re improving our energy use

    At Providence, we’re working to lower our carbon footprint, and our energy use is an important part of that effort. Learn how.

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  • Environmental Stewardship at Providence: WE ACT 2022 Year in Review

    Environmental Stewardship at Providence: WE ACT 2022 Year in Review

    At Providence, we’re making strides to lower our carbon footprint. Learn what we achieved in 2022.

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  • How we’re cutting down our landfill waste

    How we’re cutting down our landfill waste

    At Providence, we’re diverting waste from landfills to lower our carbon footprint. Here’s how.

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  • How we're reducing the carbon intensity of food

    How we're reducing the carbon intensity of food

    We’re working to reduce the carbon footprint of our food services at Providence. Here’s how.

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  • Water conservation tips to save water at home

    Water conservation tips to save water at home

    Learn more of our complete guide on how to save water at home.

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  • Practice Greenhealth awards 29 Providence hospitals

    Practice Greenhealth awards 29 Providence hospitals

    National environmental leader recognizes our work towards carbon negative goal.

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  • A recap of the first Providence Environmental Stewardship report

    A recap of the first Providence Environmental Stewardship report

    View Providence’s 2021 Environmental Stewardship Report. It includes data, detailing our progress towards becoming carbon negative by 2030.

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  • Providence releases first Environmental Stewardship report

    Providence releases first Environmental Stewardship report

    Providence is pleased to share our first Environmental Stewardship Report highlighting our environmentally sustainable practices.

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  • Providence commits to reducing waste in the healthcare industry

    Providence commits to reducing waste in the healthcare industry

    A discussion between healthcare leaders in the environmental, energy and sustainability sectors discussing the importance of culture change toward waste.

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  • Providence leaders host a discussion on climate anxiety

    Providence leaders host a discussion on climate anxiety

    A discussion between executives and students about the importance of mental health around climate anxiety.

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  • Tips for a more environmentally responsible holiday season

    Tips for a more environmentally responsible holiday season

    The holiday season produces large amounts of waste. Learn how you can celebrate the holidays and protect the Earth.

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  • 5 ways to protect your health during a climate crisis

    5 ways to protect your health during a climate crisis

    Taking small actions now can help you better protect your health during an extreme weather event. Learn more.

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  • Eco-anxiety is real and it’s impacting our children

    Eco-anxiety is real and it’s impacting our children

    Children are anxious about the climate, too, and they need adults to help them. Learn how to better support the kids in your life.

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  • How climate change impacts your health

    How climate change impacts your health

    Climate change drives bigger weather events with serious health implications. Learn more about the impacts.

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  • Earth day can’t wait: We need to act now on climate change

    Earth day can’t wait: We need to act now on climate change

    Health systems must be part of the climate change conversation and solution. Learn how Providence is making an impact.

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  • Providence's Climate Action Plan

    Providence's Climate Action Plan

    Providence has a strategic climate plan that outlines five areas to address to reach our goal of being carbon negative by 2030. Climate resilience is a key part of the plan.

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  • Providence recognized by Practice Greenhealth for environmental stewardship

    Providence recognized by Practice Greenhealth for environmental stewardship

    Practice Greenhealth awarded 23 of our acute ministries the “Environmental Excellence” award, the most ever for Providence.

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  • Climate change and health: Caring for our patients and the Earth

    Climate change and health: Caring for our patients and the Earth

    Healthcare contributes to a major public health threat – climate change. Learn how your choices can make a difference.

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