Green Europe

For several years now, Europe Hospitals has made sustainable development a priority. In 2022, this approach took shape with the creation of the Green Europe Committee, bringing together around twenty employees from various departments to implement concrete and measurable actions.

The Green Europe Committee is here to listen to your ideas and help the initiative grow.

💡 Got an idea? A suggestion?

→ Contact us: greeneurope@cdle.be

ROLES

As a facilitator, the Green Europe Committee promotes eco-responsible initiatives and coordinates collaboration between departments to integrate sustainability into hospital activities.
As the spokesperson for sustainability within the hospital, the Green Europe Committee communicates the committee's objectives and results, promoting sustainable actions to employees, patients and the public. It represents the hospital in external networks related to sustainability, reinforcing its image as a committed player in the ecological transition.
As a cross-functional committee, the Green Europe Committee ensures that sustainable actions are aligned with the hospital's overall strategy and involves all stakeholders.

MISSION

The Green Europe Committee promotes environmental health by raising awareness of the ecological impact of the hospital environment and working to reduce the carbon footprint of the Europe Hospitals. The committee also aims to improve the well-being of patients and staff through sustainable and responsible practices. It monitors and evaluates initiatives each year to measure their impact and identify areas for improvement. Finally, it raises awareness and trains staff through innovative campaigns and partnerships promoting eco-management.

LABELS

Our efforts have been recognised with several long-standing distinctions:

Ecodynamic Enterprise label – 3 stars: Europe Hospitals is the first hospital to obtain the highest distinction.
Member of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) network.
Réseau Nature Natagora label, for our actions in favour of biodiversity.
Green Labs label for our laboratory, the second certified laboratory in Europe.

These labels reinforce the credibility of our approach and encourage its continuity.

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OUR PILLARS

We share with you below the various "green" actions implemented within the Europe Hospitals:

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Sustainable PURCHASES

We favour European suppliers, support local products and promote eco-design (organic products, Ecolabel-certified hygiene, local distributors, etc.).

Click here for the joint declaration for more sustainable purchasing in Belgian hospitals.

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WASTE management

Recycling of medical PVC, reconditioned cartridges, battery collection, IT equipment recycling, needle containers made from recycled materials... A structured approach supported by sorting tools accessible to all.

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RESOURCE management (water and energy)

Installation of water fountains and distribution of reusable water bottles.
Nearly 900 solar panels installed.
Implementation of cogeneration and improved building insulation.
Switch Off campaign to reduce energy consumption.

FOOD SUPPLY

Reducing the proportion of meat in favour of plant-based and egg-based alternatives
Systematic introduction of seasonal fruit and vegetables
Stricter requirements regarding the origin of foodstuffs
Reducing service-related waste
Reducing the use of single-use materials
Participation in the Veggie Challenge (2024)

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GREEN SPACES & biodiversity

Green walls, insect hotels, interactive nesting boxes, greening of spaces, educational paintings in paediatric wards, tree planting... We are strengthening our commitment to nature and biodiversity through several initiatives that are visible on our sites.

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MOBILITY

Bicycle parking, electric charging stations, fleet in transition, bike team.

SUSTAINABLE care

Our Maternity Unit is pursuing a ‘Greener Maternity’ approach: more natural products, waste reduction, digitalisation, textile optimisation and limiting endocrine disruptors.