NHS Property Services has entered into a green energy contract with Inspired Energy whereby British Gas Business will provide 100 per cent renewable electricity to all its properties across England by this April, and in so doing reducing CO2 by over 40,000 tonnes a year.

Part of its ‘For a greener NHS’ campaign, NHSPS is also committing £1.5m in 2019/20 towards an LED upgrade programme.

NHSPS is responsible for around 11 per cent of the NHS estate, or more than than 34 million sq ft, with over 3,500 hospitals, health centres and GP surgeries, with 5,000 employees.

Chief operating officer at NHS Property Services, Martin Steele said: "Switching to 100% renewable electricity for all our buildings is a landmark moment in efforts to transform our NHS portfolio into a sustainable estate. We take our responsibility towards reducing the environmental impact of our buildings very seriously. This move will also help us to improve the wellbeing of our people and patients whilst reducing NHS operating and maintenance costs."

NHSPS is responsible for around 11 per cent of the NHS estate, totalling more than 34 million sq ft, with over 3,500 properties (covering mostly hospitals, health centres and GP surgeries) and 5,000 employees, and is committed to actively making its sites more environmentally friendly.

The NHS is currently responsible for around 4-5% of the UK’s carbon footprint.

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