Environmental Stewardship

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

  • Practice Greenhealth Awards empower sites and drive change

    Practice Greenhealth Awards empower sites and drive change

    Working through the Practice Greenhealth Awards application process helps hospitals make changes to lead the way in environmental stewardship.

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  • Covenant Health Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Efforts

    Covenant Health Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Efforts

    Two Covenant Health ministries earn Project Greenhealth awards for environmental stewardship.

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  • Spiritual care in times of climate change

    Spiritual care in times of climate change

    Learn how the Laudato Si’ has impacted our communities and how spiritual care brings us hope in times of climate change.

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  • Celebrating Earth Day: Providence focuses on renewable energy

    Celebrating Earth Day: Providence focuses on renewable energy

    Providence celebrates Earth Day by continuing to track and mitigate energy emissions. We’re finding innovative ways to utilize renewable energy resources.

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  • We SHARE in advocacy and leadership for the common good

    We SHARE in advocacy and leadership for the common good

    Providence advocates for environmental stewardship and climate justice by sharing resources and knowledge to inspire and support others.

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  • Providence caregivers drive environmental stewardship

    Providence caregivers drive environmental stewardship

    Providence is a global leader in environmental stewardship thanks to the work of engaged caregivers at local levels.

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  • Looking forward: 2025 and beyond

    Looking forward: 2025 and beyond

    Providence has bold environmental stewardship goals for 2025 and beyond, including continuing our work toward carbon negative by 2030.

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  • Environmental Stewardship at Providence: 2024 Year in Review

    Environmental Stewardship at Providence: 2024 Year in Review

    Providence is committed to work toward carbon negative by 2030. Learn what we achieved in 2024 thanks to our comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

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  • Innovation in data and tracking for environmental stewardship

    Innovation in data and tracking for environmental stewardship

    Data is the foundation of Providence’s environmental stewardship goals. Learn how our innovative tracking methods drive change to help us reach our goals.

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  • Living our mission while planning for the future

    Living our mission while planning for the future

    Hear from the vice president of System Strategy and Planning at Providence to learn how strategic planning helps address and anticipate health care needs.

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  • Providence releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report

    Providence releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance report

    From environmental stewardship to health equity, Providence is bringing environment, social and governance work to the forefront. Learn more.

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  • How Providence is reducing chemical GHG emissions in health care

    How Providence is reducing chemical GHG emissions in health care

    Curbing a major source of health care greenhouse gas emissions, Providence is finding innovative ways to reduce chemical use without impacting patient care.

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  • Decarbonization in action: Shifting to renewable electricity for heating hospital buildings

    Decarbonization in action: Shifting to renewable electricity for heating hospital buildings

    Learn how Providence St. Peter Hospital is planning for decarbonization by electrifying its heating systems across its hospitals.

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  • Bloomberg Green Festival: Engaging leaders for climate solutions

    Bloomberg Green Festival: Engaging leaders for climate solutions

    As a partner of the Bloomberg Green Festival, Providence is collaborating with local and national leaders on innovative climate change solutions.

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  • Climate justice is a health issue

    Climate justice is a health issue

    Climate change doesn’t impact all communities equally. Learn how Providence is working to increase health equity by building more resilient communities.

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  • Curbing the impacts of climate on health

    Curbing the impacts of climate on health

    Learn how Providence is leading the health care sector to lower the effects of climate change on the health of our planet and the people who live on it.

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  • Celebrating stewardship: Honoring Practice Greenhealth winners

    Celebrating stewardship: Honoring Practice Greenhealth winners

    Providence hospitals earned 55 Practice Greenhealth Awards in 2024. Learn more about the work these sites are doing to make health care more sustainable.

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  • Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for commitment to sustainability, energy reduction

    Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for commitment to sustainability, energy reduction

    Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center with the Greenhealth Emerald Award and Greening the Operating Room Award.

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  • Curbing carbon emissions with efficient and renewable energy

    Curbing carbon emissions with efficient and renewable energy

    Hospitals use a lot of energy. Providence is finding ways to cut that use with efficient, renewable alternatives that enhance patient care and comfort.

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  • Building climate resilient health care and communities

    Building climate resilient health care and communities

    Being climate resilient means preparing, responding to and recovering from the health impacts of climate change. Learn how Providence is building climate resilience in the communities we serve.

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