Environmental Stewardship
Content and stories about how Providence is investing to protect the climate
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Read ArticleProvidence study explores better way to measure healthcare’s carbon footprint
Research with medical technology company BD shows how product-level data could give health systems a clearer picture of carbon emissions
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Read ArticleHow Providence practices climate resilience
This is the first installment in a three-part series about Providence’s climate resilience work and why it matters now more than ever.
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Read ArticleProvidence Saint Joseph Medical Center recognized for green initiatives and sustainability leadership
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has been recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable healthcare and responsible operations that support healthier communities.
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Read ArticleFrom Providence to Rome: Sister Sara Tarango's Pilgrimage for Creation and Hope
Sr. Sara Tarango, Providence's environmental stewardship liaison and a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, reflects on Pope Leo XIV's call to "care for our common home" ahead of the Season of Creation
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Read ArticleProvidence releases 2025 Environmental Stewardship Annual Report
Providence released its 2025 Environmental Stewardship Annual Report, highlighting continued progress working toward carbon negative by 2030.
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Read ArticleProvidence caregivers develop creative methods of reducing waste
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Read ArticleProvidence's environmental stewardship efforts net Practice Greenhealth’s highest honor
Providence today received a Greenhealth Top Health System Award by Practice Greenhealth. The award is Practice Greenhealth’s highest honor for health systems.
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Read ArticleProvidence recognized as a national leader in environmental stewardship
Providence received 42 Practice Greenhealth Awards among 33 hospitals, including a Top Health System award and five Top 25 recognitions for hospitals.
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Read ArticleThe Power of One, the Strength of Many
Throughout Earth Month, we remember that each one of us can make a positive impact on our common home, every day.
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Read ArticleEvery Drop Is Health: Why Water Stewardship Matters in Health Care
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Read ArticleProvidence publishes environmental stewardship strategies for information services teams
Providence has released a toolkit to guide other organizations in using technology to support environmental stewardship efforts.
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Read ArticleLooking Ahead: Environmental Stewardship in 2026 and Beyond
As we move into 2026, we’re continuing to strengthen our long‑standing commitment to environmental stewardship—because a healthier planet supports healthier communities.
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Read ArticleProvidence works to inspire climate hope, action among caregivers
As optimism lags across the health care industry, Providence offers education and involvement opportunities for its workforce
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Read ArticleProvidence makes environmental data of inhalers more accessible
Providence has released a resource table showing the impacts of inhalers to treat breathing conditions, for clinicians to consider as they prescribe inhalers to patients
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Read ArticleOregon facilities team generates millions in water and electricity savings
Across Oregon, our facilities team is saving our hospitals millions through energy and water conservation
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Read ArticleEnvironmental stewardship during the holiday season
Learn simple ways to experience the joy of the season while also reducing your holiday environmental footprint, using our WE ACT framework as a guide.
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Read ArticleReducing health care food waste during the holidays
Learn how our caregivers are tackling food waste at home and in hospital kitchens as Providence works toward being carbon negative by 2030.
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Read ArticleNew studies reveal environmental toll of commonly used inhalers
Over a 10-year period, research shows inhalers produced nearly 25 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions.
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Read ArticlePilgrimages of Hope for Creation: A call to heal our home
Learn how to take a pilgrimage in your own backyard to reflect on our planet and how you intend to care for it.
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Read ArticleGreener cleaning: A healthier way to care
Safer cleaning protects people and our planet — learn how Providence is implementing greener cleaning in our health system and why it matters.
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