The Sustainable Healthcare Podcast

Join Joachim & Clare, the sustainability lead for Boston Scientific's EMEA business, as she discusses the challenges and demands of sustainability in the healthcare industry. Discover how businesses can meet customer demands for sustainability information, develop commercial teams, and collaborate with healthcare systems. Gain insights from a sustainability expert and learn how to implement ad...

Join Clare, the Sustainability Lead for the EMEA region at Boston Scientific, as she discusses the healthcare industry's role in addressing climate change and sustainability. Discover how healthcare can be part of the solution, the impact of the industry on emissions, and Boston Scientific's commitment to sustainability. Gain insights into regulatory changes, the commercial landscape, and the inno...

The role of frontline healthcare workers in driving sustainability change is a vital one. Join Joachim, Brit, and Mette in this week's podcast episode as they discuss Discover how the region of North Jutland is integrating sustainability into their strategic framework, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030. Hear about their successful collaboration with a private laundry service provider t...

Join us on the Sustainable Healthcare Podcast for an enlightening episode featuring Rasmus Revsbeck, a Life Cycle Assessment expert (LCA) from Region Midtjylland! Today, in the company of Frederik Van Deurs, we embark on a profound journey to address the urgent imperative of decarbonizing the healthcare sector. Did you know it contributes to a substantial 4-6% of global CO2 emissions? Rasmus unvei...

Join us in this episode of the Sustainable Healthcare podcast as we dive into the decarbonisation of the healthcare sector! Frederik Van Deurs is hosting a special guest, Gitte Larsen, from Chiesi, the first global pharmaceutical company to achieve a B Corp certification! Chiesi, a family-owned company based in Italy, specializes in respiratory treatments, neonatal care, and rare diseases. Our gue...

Join us in this captivating podcast episode as Frederik Van Deurs sits down with Sebastian Nielsen, CEO, from Slow, the coffee producer that's changing the game with sustainable and regenerative practices! Slow isn't your run-of-the-mill coffee company. They take coffee production to the next level by growing their beans in forests, creating a haven for wildlife and nurturing soil health. Sebastia...

In this podcast, Lars Thording and Frederik van Deurs discuss the benefits of reprocessing and remanufacturing in the medical technology industry. Lars explains how reprocessed devices can significantly reduce costs for hospitals while also decreasing the environmental footprint of healthcare. They address obstacles to widespread adoption and provide insights into regulatory considerations. The co...

In this podcast, Addie MacGregor from the Association of British Health Tech Industries discusses the healthcare sector's efforts to decarbonize and the importance of collaboration. She highlights the role of the NHS in driving sustainability and the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises. Tune in to learn about the support ABHI provides to its members and the opportunities and cha...

During the summer, we're revisiting our four greatest hits and most enjoyed podcasts in a Best of 2022 series. The fourth episode is: 032 - GIG SPECIAL: Case study: Creating circularity & bridging the strategy and execution gap: How to create a strategy and execution model, making a factory go circular in their production? In this special episode, Joachim & Frederik take a deep dive on a r...

Businesses need to factor in the cost of water when investing in water reuse since current savings are relatively low due to the cheap price of water. In this podcast, Frederik van Deurs is joined by Simon Husum to discuss the importance of considering rising water prices and scarcity in sustainability efforts. They also discuss the challenges faced by healthcare organizations in meeting sustainab...

During the summer, we're revisiting our four greatest hits and most enjoyed podcasts in a Best of 2022 series. The third episode is: 022 - MUST LISTEN: Why most sustainability transformations fail … and how to change that. This episode covers how to improve the success rate of the sustainability transformations that are started. We’re looking at the three main reasons sustainability transformation...

What is the impact of digital transformation, the growing trend of single-use products, and the importance of sustainability and decarbonization efforts in the healthcare sector? In this podcast, Frederik van Deurs and Kristoffer Hvidsteen address these questions and the challenges faced by commercial organizations in the pharma industry. With practical insights and a focus on market demands, this...

During the summer, we're revisiting our four greatest hits and most enjoyed podcasts in a Best of 2022 series. The second episode is: 036 - How Roche are building sustainability into digital healthcare products and processes with Andreas & Pia @ Roche Diagnostics. On this week's episode of the Sustainable Healthcare Podcast, we have Andreas & Pia from Roche Diagnostics in the studio for a...

Why is being equipped to address sustainability crucial for key stakeholders and how will it shape the future of the market? Join Frederik van Deurs and Joachim Almdal in this podcast as they answer the questions and address the importance of sustainability literacy in commercial organizations, specifically in the healthcare industry. Gain insights on the need for foundational knowledge, proactive...

During the summer, we're revisiting our four greatest hits and most enjoyed podcasts in a Best of 2022 series. The first episode is episode 025 - Materiality Assessment – How to Move the Sustainability Needle: How can you move the needle in a sustainability transformation? That question are we trying to answer today. Frederik van Deurs and Joachim Almdal is back in the studio and sharing - in-dept...

Join Frederik van Deurs and Elisa Franz, CEO of Health Pro Europe, as they discuss the importance of sustainable procurement in healthcare. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in driving green transformation and the role of procurement professionals in shaping demands for the market. Discover practical steps towards sustainability and be inspired to make a difference. Enjoy!

Join host Krisfotter in a captivating episode of The Sustainable Health Care Podcast as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with packaging expert Julia Vol. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities in the world of sustainable packaging. Discover how circularity begins at the product design stage and explore innovative solutions like reusable coffee cups and refill station...

Plastic expert Julia discusses the challenges of plastics and their impact on the environment. She explains that compostable packaging is the only type of degradable plastic, but it requires proper disposal systems. She & Krisfotter, Director @ Green Innovation Group, discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to address the plastic challenge, exploring alternative materials where possible,...

In this Sustainable Healthcare Podcast episode, the host, Frederik van Deurs, CEO of Green Inoovation Group, interviews Henrik Alfredsson, a chemist at Frost Pharma, about his company's sustainable solution called WoodSafe. The conversation focuses on reducing emissions in the healthcare industry, particularly through sustainable waste management. The speakers discuss the challenges facing the ind...

The Sustainable Healthcare Podcast explores the potential of generative AI to revolutionize healthcare and reduce CO2 emissions. The host Frederik van Deurs, CEO of Green Innovation Group, discuss the benefits and limitations of using AI in the medical field, including optimizing energy usage in hospitals and developing sustainable medical products. They also touch on the ethical concerns surround...

In this Sustainable Healthcare podcast, molecular geneticist Nazneen Rahman discusses her passion for creating sustainable healthcare solutions and the urgent need for action in reducing the carbon footprint of medicine. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and intentionality in driving change and highlights the issue of effective medicines being made but never used. The conversation cov...

In this podcast, Joachim Almdal from Green Innovation Group and Sage Hem, Geologist at Alumichem, will discuss the topic of water reclamation and its importance in achieving sustainability. We delve into the innovative methods and technologies that help conserve and protect our water resources. We also touch on the topic of animal ethics in relation to water usage and the impact of unsustainable p...

Join Joachim Almdal from Green Innovation Group and Skage Hem, Geologist at Alumichem, as they discuss the process of mining metals and minerals used in healthcare products. They explore topics such as the environmental impact of mining, efficient energy storage, CO2 emissions in healthcare, traceability throughout the supply chain, conscious consumption and recycling. Learn about how to reduce en...

In this episode of the Sustainable Healthcare Podcast, Nazneen Rahman, Geneticist, a non-executive board member and advisor to many in the healthcare industry, discusses the workings of a board of directors at AstraZeneca with CEO of Green Innovation Group, Frederik Van Deurs. They cover the responsibilities of a board member, the importance of asking questions, and the focus on sustainability wit...

Join the Sustainable Healthcare podcast as Frederik van Deurs,CEO, of Green Innovation Group discuss the challenges and innovations in achieving decarbonization and preventive healthcare in the emergency services sector with David Nri, Environmental Sustainability Lead, from Falck. From the importance of reducing carbon emissions in ambulance fleets to the potential benefits of drone technology in...