How hospitals aim to become more environmentally friendly

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

Der Standard

Austrian healthcare aims for climate neutrality by 2040 to reduce its significant CO2 emissions.

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The Austrian healthcare system, responsible for about seven percent of CO2 emissions, has set a high goal to become climate neutral by 2040 through the “Climate Neutral Healthcare Strategy,” which was presented by the Ministry of Climate Action and Health in July 2024. Progress towards this goal is currently not being measured.

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