The National University Hospital (NUH) has received international recognition for its green efforts, earning Healthcare Sustainability Certification from non-profit organisations in the healthcare sector from the US and Switzerland.
The joint certification is from the Joint Commission International (JCI) in the US and the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre, headquartered in Geneva in Switzerland.
While they have given out similar domestic certifications in the US, NUH is the first to be accredited under a new scheme to certify organisations in other countries.
The certification, which recognises NUH for its efforts in reducing waste and emissions, and driving recycling habits, was announced by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu at NUH Green Day 2025, the hospital’s annual flagship sustainability event.
“This is an impressive accolade for the scope and impact of your environmental initiatives, and a strong recognition for your commitment to environmental stewardship, setting a new benchmark for healthcare institutions worldwide,” she said.
Globally, the healthcare industry generates more than 4 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, contributed by its significant consumption of energy and water, and generation of waste.
