Carboniq Health Extension
€15,00Prescribe a dry powder inhaler or pressurized Salbutamol? Do half of your medicals visits by bike or consult remotely? What's best for the planet?
The CARBONIQ health extension allows you to discover the impact of your daily choices as a doctor or health professional. It will give you a clearer understanding of your activity's carbon footprint and help you act in the face of the climate emergency!
Why a CARBONIQ game dedicated to health?
The health sector, while vital for the population, generates a significant carbon footprint. In France, it accounts for approximately 8% of national greenhouse gas emissions, or nearly 49 million tons of CO₂ per year. Globally, the sector contributes 4.4% of global emissions, a level comparable to the annual emissions of 514 coal-fired power plants. If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth largest emitter worldwide. The Carboniq Health extension gives you the keys to reduce your daily carbon impact.
The main sources of emissions include the production and use of medical devices, patient and professional travel, the energy consumption of health buildings, and the management of medical waste. For example, the use of single-use equipment and transport are key areas where efforts can reduce up to 67% of emissions related to certain devices and 94% for travel through more sustainable mobility.
These figures highlight the urgent need to rethink our practices. Raising awareness among healthcare professionals is essential to adopt more sustainable solutions, such as the use of reusable devices, the energy optimization of infrastructures, or the reduction of unnecessary prescriptions. Carboniq Health offers tools and resources to support this transition towards more environmentally friendly healthcare, while preserving the quality of care.
Sources: Shift Project, Alliancy, and Healthcare Climate Action
