Pressemeldungen - © Scukrov - iStockphotos.com 30 November 2023 Sustainable textile purchasing as the key to a climate-neutral health sector Joint press release by FEMNET and Global Nature Fund (GNF) Bonn. The German health sector contributes significantly to the environmental impact and is responsible for a considerable 5 percent of national greenhouse gas emissions. A critical analysis shows that about 60 percent of these emissions are caused by the prescription of drugs and another 23 percent by the purchasing sector. This also includes work clothes and bed linen. The Fair Wear Works project by FEMNET and the Global Nature Fund (GNF) starts right here and offers demand-oriented workshops for healthcare institutions. The inseparable link between human health and global ecosystems emphasizes the need to keep the Earth as a whole healthy in order to ensure human health. The effects of climate change are not only felt globally, but also in the health sector itself. The call for a climate-neutral orientation of the health sector by 2030, which is already at 125. The German Medical Association (Deutscher Ärztetag) was established in November 2021 and requires joint efforts by all parties involved. For this reason, the concept of Planetary Health, which emphasizes the interdependence of human health and the environment, is becoming increasingly important in the German health system. In view of these pressing challenges, this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28) is now also dedicating itself for the first time to the topic of transformative measures in the field of climate and health as part of a health day. In particular, the focus is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preventing waste and transparency of global supply chains. A key to promoting a sustainable health sector is the purchase of workwear and flat linen, taking into account social and environmental sustainability criteria. This measure can not only help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact, but also to establish fair working conditions and social standards in the textile industry. Press contact: Jil HoltberndSpeaker for Sustainable Procurement This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.https://femnet.de/fair-wear-works Source: Study 2021 ‘Emission share for dosing aerosols’ The organisations FEMNET e.V is a women's rights organization that has been campaigning for better working conditions in the global apparel industry for over 15 years with political commitment, educational and advisory work, and projects abroad. FEMNET manages the project together with the Global Nature Fund (GNF), an international foundation for the environment and nature.
