Press release:
Rochester Regional Health is pleased to announce that we have been named a 2022 Climate Champion by Health Care Without Harm. As a participant in the Health Care Climate Challenge, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, preparing for the impacts of extreme weather, and promoting policies to protect public health from climate change.
This year we received recognition as a national leader for the efforts and success of our institution and staff with the 2022 Climate Champions Awards. Our health system earned awards for the following categories:
- Renewable Energy – Gold
- Climate Resilience – Silver
- Climate Leadership – Silver
“We celebrate this moment with everyone at our institution and continue to press forward with our efforts to reduce waste, eliminate toxins, and create a more sustainable community now and for the future,” said Michael Waller, PhD, Director of Sustainability at Rochester Regional Health.
“We are honored to receive these latest awards and to be a part of a global community of health care institutions on every continent leading the transformation to climate-smart health care,” said Richard ‘Chip’ Davis, PhD, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “Thank you to everyone here at Rochester Regional for your commitment to care in mindful ways that strive to protect the future health of our community, our environment, and our planet.
To learn more about Rochester Regional Health’s sustainability commitments and other efforts, please visit our Sustainability website.
