Sustainability Modules

At Karolinska University Hospital, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our Sustainability Modules are designed to help organizations, and hospitals integrate sustainable practices into their own operations.

Tailored to meet the needs of institutions seeking practical insights, these modules offer a unique opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading healthcare providers in sustainability. 

Explore our Sustainability Modules

In response to the growing interest from our global colleagues, we have developed four specialized Sustainability Modules: 

• Green and Sustainable Hospital Module
• Social Sustainability Module
• Environmental and Economic Sustainability Module
• Management, Cooperation, Monitoring and Evaluation Module

Each module is designed to provide in-depth insights into our innovative approaches and practical solutions. These half-day programs combine: 

1. Informative presentations on key sustainability topics.
2. Guided site visits across our campus, offering a firsthand look at how sustainability is integrated into hospital operations, patient care, and community engagement. 
3. Interactive Q&A sessions to address your specific questions and challenges. 

Register your interest

If you would like to learn more about any specific module or schedule a focus visit at Karolinska, you can register your inquiry via our registration form on the page.

Please note that a fee is associated with participation in these modules.

These are the four Sustainability Modules:

Green and Sustainable Hospital Module

• Overview of Karolinska’s sustainability initiatives and achievements.
• Smart, green, and energy-efficient building design: Including green roofs, environmentally friendly building materials, and certified sustainable construction.
• Green care unit: Implementing sustainable practices in patient care.
  Karolinska’s comprehensive sustainability program, encompassing environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
• Case studies of successful projects and best practices.
• Organizational structure and framework supporting Karolinska’s sustainability efforts.

Social Sustainability Module

• Overview of Karolinska’s social sustainability initiatives and achievements.
• Efforts to counteract discrimination against patients, families, and employees.
• Key areas of social sustainability: Human rights, gender equality, equity in public health, patient participation, and engagement.
• Promoting evidence-based healthcare: Supporting practices that are free from harm, truly necessary, and aligned with the principle of "Choosing Wisely."
• Stakeholders and networks supporting Karolinska’s social sustainability work.
• Case studies of successful projects and best practices.

Environmental and Economic Sustainability Module

• Overview of Karolinska’s environmental and economic sustainability initiatives.
• Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, with a focus on consumption-based emissions (Scope 3).
• Key areas of environmental work: Waste management, chemical management, pharmaceutical products, and energy efficiency.
• Sustainability requirements in purchasing and procurement processes.
• Stakeholders and networks supporting Karolinska’s work on climate, environmental, and economic sustainability.
• Case studies of successful projects and best practices.
• Opportunities and challenges in aligning environmental and economic sustainability efforts.

Management, Cooperation, Monitoring and Evaluation Module

• Overview of Karolinska’s sustainability initiatives and achievements.
• Monitoring and evaluation of sustainability efforts at Karolinska.
• Integrating sustainability considerations into decision-making, procurement, and investments.
• Compliance with obligations and regulations from the Stockholm Region and other external stakeholders.
• Collaboration with hospitals and organizations both regionally and nationally.