CSH and ISN Forge Partnership to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable practices in kidney care through the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative.
This partnership signifies a vital step towards incorporating sustainability into kidney care worldwide. The ISN, a global professional society dedicated to advancing kidney health through education, research, and advocacy, joins forces with CSH, an independent, non-profit organization leading the change in reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare services.
Together, the CSH and the ISN will pursue several key goals:
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| By uniting their expertise, CSH and the ISN aim to compile and share critical educational materials and case studies, promoting best practices in sustainable kidney care. This collaboration is set to drive substantial progress, ensuring that kidney care services globally can adopt and maintain environmentally sustainable practices. |
| Joint Statement from CSH and the ISN: |
| “We are excited about the positive outcomes this partnership will yield. By combining our strengths, we are confident that we can make significant strides toward a more sustainable future for kidney care.” |
| For further information, please contact: | ||
| Lucy Brown Clinical Delivery Lead at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare lucy.brown@sustainablehealthcare.org.uk www.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk www.nhsforest.org @SusHealthcare |
Julia Mackinlay Marcom Project Manager at the International Society of Nephrology jmackinlay@theisn.org www.theisn.org |
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| About the CSH: The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) is a leading independent, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare services and promoting sustainable practices within the sector. |
| About the ISN: The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is a global organization focused on advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney diseases through education, research, and advocacy. |
