National Green Renal Programme
The new National Green Renal Programme aims to reduce the environmental impact of renal services across NHS Scotland.
Renal care is a vital service but one of the most resource intensive areas of healthcare. In centre haemodialysis (HD) has a particular high environmental footprint, generating significant carbon emissions and waste relative to the number of patients treated.
These initiatives include:
Actions for implementation - supported by detailed guidance, evidence and, where appropriate, measurement requirements to enable Health Boards to plan, deliver and demonstrate the local impact.
Actions for adoption - highlighting proven or emerging approaches that Boards and clinical teams may wish to consider, supporting local decision‑making without a requirement for formal measurement or reporting.
Case studies - showcasing successful local initiatives, sharing best practice and learning from across NHS Scotland.
Resources - providing access to key publications, guidance documents and supporting materials that underpin the programme’s work and support implementation at both local and national levels.