Carbon footprint of Nepalese healthcare system: A study of Dhulikhel Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Though direct greenhouse gas emissions cannot be observed in health care sectors, there can exist indirect emissions contributing to global climate change. This study addresses the concept of the carbon footprint and its significance in understanding the environmental impact of human activities, with a specific emphasis on the healthcare sector through gate-to-gate (GtoG) life cycle assessment. Transportation, energy consumption, and solid waste generated by hospitals are the primary sources of carbon emissions.

Methods

Different standards, guidelines and parameters were used to estimate emissions from both the primary and secondary data. All steps and sub-steps involved in GtoG were accessed and analyzed within the standard ISO 14040:44 guideline. An extensive re

SUBMITTER: Adhikari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10808856 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature