The Christie NHS FT Annual Report & Accounts 2019-20

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Annual Report & Accounts 2019-20

The value of green space and nature is reflected in the Government’s biodiversity strategy reflecting that people intuitively feel nature is good for them, and The Christie believes good environments make us feel better. Therefore our capital projects are designed to provide, wherever possible, accessible green space to help maintain ecosystems and to provide areas for exercise, relaxation and to promote wellbeing. It is our strategy to provide sustainable development which maximises green space to give a feel good factor to as many people as possible. Sustainable procurement The Trust’s procurement policies and procedures incorporate appropriate sustainability practices. Significant sustainable development aspects, opportunities and risks are identified and addressed when undertaking key procurement projects. Procurement raises stakeholder awareness of and commitment to sustainable issues emphasising to project teams the importance of considering and taking into account sustainability issues when formulating procurement requirements at pre-qualification stage, when developing specifications and at tender evaluation & award stage. This in turn encourages the adoption of suppliers that are sustainable. In accordance with the Greening Government commitments the Trust aims to cut paper use year on year. The Trust signed up to the NHS Plastics Reduction Pledge, committing to: • By April 2020, no longer purchase single-use plastic stirrers and straws, except where a person has a specific need, in line with the Government Consultation • By April 2021, no longer purchase single-use plastic cutlery, plates or single-use cups

All departmental training details within the catering department are now fully available on ESR via e-lite bites. This provides staff with the opportunity to access the training from any computer or mobile phone with the benefit of a significant reduction in paper and better use of resources. The catering department continues to apply sustainability criteria to food suppliers and contractors, and these are reviewed when contracts are due for renewal. The Christie charity and the catering department worked together for a greener Manchester and launched a reusable cup to be sold for use within our dining room & coffee lounge facilities. This has been a great success and was expanded to include a reusable drinking bottle for cold beverages and boxes for hot & cold food to reduce wastage. As an element of single use food containers and cutlery are still required for the foreseeable future, compostable lines have been introduced. These were introduced ahead of the NHS target of April 2021. Finite resource use – water The Trust has an obligation to provide a hygienic and safe water system for patients, staff and visitors. Whilst maintaining this system to the highest standard, the efficient use of water is carefully considered on all refurbishments and new developments. The Trust has continued to invest in the water system to improve safety. Some of these measures will have increased water consumption e.g. Kemper flow systems and Rada thermostatic taps. This has increased general consumption in some areas but measures have been taken in others to control the use of water. Biodiversity action planning The Christie understands that sustainable health requires not only effective medical treatments but also healthy environments.

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