NHS Net Zero 2024

Having built up a career in the fields of Environmental Management and Sustainability, over 17 years in the construction and manufacturing sectors, in 2019 I decided I needed a fresh perspective, aligned with my personal sense of purpose and jumped headlong into the Health Care sector. What a time and place to jump!

For me Sustainability has always been much more than a job, it is the personal choices, and values I live and the recognition of the interconnected ecosystem all life resides in. It is a core part of who and what I am.

National Ambulance Lead: NHS England Net Zero Travel and Transport team

With 20 years of NHS experience (including 16 years as a frontline Paramedic), I’m now part of the net zero travel and transport team leading the transition of the entire NHS fleet to zero emission vehicles by 2040.

Background in Facilities Management previously worked  in private sector for IBM ,Honda Uk & Thames Water .

Worked in the NHS for 20 years as Estates Operational Manager , Compliance lead and 5 years in current position as Sustainability Lead .

 

Roles & responsibilities include developing NHS Green Plan for the Trust, leading on Sustainable travel and Heat Decarbonisation of the Estate.

20 years+ experience in sustainable retrofit and renewable energy systems, currently working as the Sustainability Lead for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, operating within the Estates Department. Main activities include creating the Trust’s Green Plan, carbon analysis and reporting, helping Procurement introduce sustainability measures into the supply chain, and facilitating the installation of EV charging infrastructure to support the Trust’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.

The work undertaken as Head of Sustainability in the Trust and ICB provides a grounding and understanding of ESH in manufacturing, health care generally, AI, pharmaceutical, digital, technology, energy and retail. The nature of how we work contributes to environmental and social degradation.

It is important that being Head of Sustainability the role encompasses public relations, operations and, of course, the staff on the journey to combat the environmental impact a company and we have.

I have worked with simple and complex commercial, change, design, planning and other teams within Client, Contractor and Subcontractor organisations. I understand the levels of communication and the needs of each of these organisations to ensure gateways and others are achieved.

I understand that whilst the environmental and social impacts are addressed it doesn't come without the commercial role. In bringing in new technologies and working ethos the outcomes must be matched with a change in behaviours to enhance the financial impacts which can be a reduction in costs, or an increase which could be offset with new clients and benefits, not previously available.

I also understand the complexities required from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain. In review, I would confirm I have the following qualities strong commercial awareness, strong client liaison skills, project management and team leadership. Together with an extensive understanding of flexibility and a talent for negotiation. I would see myself as a proactive not a reactive person.

Project Manager in Healthcare and Academia for over 10 years. Expertise in delivering complex healthcare innovations across different healthcare settings.

My personal motto is create, communicate, lead and inspire to achieve excellent outcomes. I have a track record of delivering successful results, engaging and getting the best out of others and developing a positive, innovative and solution-focused culture within a team.

I have more than 30 years’ experience in project management. Fifteen years of which were spent in managing United Nations agencies funded health and other development projects in both urban and rural communities. I am highly skilled in conceptualising and developing programmes and projects which led to consultancies with among others the World Bank - Economic Development Institute. I have produced project proposals and business cases which were funded by both International and National funding agencies

For over 25 years I have been implementing commercial strategies for start ups and larger multi national organisations across Europe building strong commercial pipelines for long term growth and investment. I have now re-established a base in the North East and am focused on helping develop businesses enabling inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Christian has worked for close to 3 years at Vileda Professional in a variety of roles and currently works as the Marketing Communications and E-Commerce Manager. Christian has a keen interest in digital technologies and how they can increase efficiency and sustainable practices.

After studying for a Masters in Sustainability and Management at Royal Holloway, Addie became ABHI's first Sustainability Executive, joining the Association in 2022 to lead on this critical agenda. 

Addie provides support to the membership and works with stakeholders to ensure the role of sustainability within HealthTech is recognised. In managing ABHI's Sustainability Group, Addie is helping the industry to tackle the opportunities and challenges that exist on such a complex topic.

Having built up a career in the fields of Environmental Management and Sustainability, over 17 years in the construction and manufacturing sectors, in 2019 I decided I needed a fresh perspective, aligned with my personal sense of purpose and jumped headlong into the Health Care sector. What a time and place to jump!

For me Sustainability has always been much more than a job, it is the personal choices, and values I live and the recognition of the interconnected ecosystem all life resides in. It is a core part of who and what I am.

My personal motto is create, communicate, lead and inspire to achieve excellent outcomes. I have a track record of delivering successful results, engaging and getting the best out of others and developing a positive, innovative and solution-focused culture within a team.

I have more than 30 years’ experience in project management. Fifteen years of which were spent in managing United Nations agencies funded health and other development projects in both urban and rural communities. I am highly skilled in conceptualising and developing programmes and projects which led to consultancies with among others the World Bank - Economic Development Institute. I have produced project proposals and business cases which were funded by both International and National funding agencies

The work undertaken as Head of Sustainability in the Trust and ICB provides a grounding and understanding of ESH in manufacturing, health care generally, AI, pharmaceutical, digital, technology, energy and retail. The nature of how we work contributes to environmental and social degradation.

It is important that being Head of Sustainability the role encompasses public relations, operations and, of course, the staff on the journey to combat the environmental impact a company and we have.

I have worked with simple and complex commercial, change, design, planning and other teams within Client, Contractor and Subcontractor organisations. I understand the levels of communication and the needs of each of these organisations to ensure gateways and others are achieved.

I understand that whilst the environmental and social impacts are addressed it doesn't come without the commercial role. In bringing in new technologies and working ethos the outcomes must be matched with a change in behaviours to enhance the financial impacts which can be a reduction in costs, or an increase which could be offset with new clients and benefits, not previously available.

I also understand the complexities required from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain. In review, I would confirm I have the following qualities strong commercial awareness, strong client liaison skills, project management and team leadership. Together with an extensive understanding of flexibility and a talent for negotiation. I would see myself as a proactive not a reactive person.

Sustainability manager with a proven record for securing environmental excellence, adding value to the bottom line. Not afraid to challenge and innovate in order to ensure strong results.
Strengths:
Waste Minimisation, Segregation and Recycling;
Carbon Reduction;
Travel Planning;
Monitoring and Evaluation;
Communication, Training and Awareness;
Employee Engagement and Behaviour Change.

After graduating from Kings College and the London School of Economics, Alyson began her career in the retail procurement sector, and then as an NHS Graduate trainee and has continued as an NHS procurement professional ever since at trust and local level, and as an advocate of collaborative procurement at all levels.

Alyson set up the NHS collaborative procurement hub, NHS Commercial Solutions, in July 2007 which is now in its 16^th year of operation and has saved over £300m for the NHS providing end to end services across the full procurement cycle.

Having worked as a procurement professional in the NHS for 43 years – 25 of which have been within collaborative working environments - Alyson is firmly convinced of procurement’s key role in the delivery of quality improvements, as well as in the achievement of value for money.  Alyson has a strong commitment to building and developing strategic partnerships designed to improve patient care. Alyson also Chairs a European Sustainability and Social Value Group for the European Health Public Procurement Alliance.

I am a civil engineer with 15 years of experience in building materials and structural engineering research and practice. My areas of research encompass innovative manufacturing processes for construction (Hybrid 3d printing), structural design, building materials (UHPC, FRC and other advanced cementitious composites), advanced modelling of cementitious materials performance and production processes (FEM, DEM, CFD),  and durability (reinforced concrete corrosion and sulphate attack) applied to delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings. 

^{Dr. Rosa Montero is a Kidney Consultant at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her scholarship focused on driving sustainable changes in dialysis and kidney transplantation locally and nationally. Her strong leadership influenced a wide range of practitioners to adopt greener kidney care across different settings. She will throw light on her plans for a new Renal Centre.}

^{Kidney care in South West London, Surrey and beyond will soon be transformed under exciting new plans for a specialist renal unit to treat the most seriously ill patients. The proposed state-of-the-art facility – based at St George’s Hospital  – will be used by patients who currently receive care at St George’s and St Helier hospitals and will be one of the largest renal services in the UK.}

Kas has been with Schneider Electric for over a decade now, taking up the role of Vice President of Digital Energy, UK&I in March of 2020. Prior to joining Schneider he attended the University of Derby, where he received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology. At the start of his Schneider career, Kas worked in sales, before becoming BEMS Product and Marketing Director. Most recently, he worked for two years as the Midlands Regional Director.

Kas is passionate and committed to transforming and decarbonising buildings, whether new or old, with smart, sustainable solutions across energy generation, power, IoT and building services.

He believes that smart buildings are not only more comfortable and sustainable – but they also help to ensure that the most rigorous safety and health standards are being maintained and improve business performance through unlocking productivity and improving the employee value proposition.

He recognises that it’s our responsibility to unlock technology potential to make our buildings and cities smarter, more sustainable and more humancentric.