To achieve our stewardship goals, we integrated and incentivized smart practices into our systems and structures
Structures for Success
Advocacy
We advocate at every level of government to advance structural change. For
example, in partnership with Healthcare Without Harm's Washington Healthcare
Climate Alliance and the Washington State Hospital Association, we advocated for
passage of the Washington State Clean Buildings Act and participated in the rule –
making to establish energy use efficiency targets for all commercial buildings i
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excess of 50,000 square feet in size. This will impact 31 Providence buildings alone.
Purchasing Policy
More than 38 percent of our carbon emissions come from procurement of
goods and services. In 2021, we established an environmentally preferable
purchasing policy with clear guidelines to align sourcing, purchasing and
contracting functions with our environmental stewardship commitment.
Governance Structures
Progress and accountability for Environmental Stewardship reports directly into
the system's Executive Council. The Environmental Justice Collaborative and the
Environmental Stewardship Transformation Circle includes approximately 11
accountable divisions and regional liaisons driving success.
Strategy Integration and Payment Incentives
To ensure our collective commitment to environmental stewardship
becomes a reality, the Providence family of organizations has aligned pay
incentives for executive leaders by tying them to success metrics which
track the reduction of carbon emissions.
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