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Healthcare’s responsibility includes not only treating patients today but also reducing the environmental impacts that affect future health outcomes.
In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO, speaks with Dr. Richard Webster, who leads sustainability initiatives at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), about how one of Canada’s leading pediatric hospitals is pursuing a board-approved net-zero strategy while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Drawing on CHEO's experience and BMO's recent $2 million donation to support CHEO’s sustainability initiatives, the discussion highlights how strategic and intentional partnerships can help healthcare organizations address complex sustainability challenges.
They explore why healthcare’s environmental footprint is often overlooked, how CHEO built support for climate action across the organization, and what practical projects are delivering measurable results, from energy efficiency upgrades and smarter building operations to reducing surgical waste. The conversation also examines governance, organizational change, emissions measurement, and the business case for sustainability initiatives that improve both patient outcomes and operational performance.