Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that the health network and its hospitals have been recognized by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading sustainable health care organization. Since 2002, the Environmental Excellence Awards have recognized the nation’s premier programs for environmental performance in the health care sector, highlighting top-performing U.S. hospitals for their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
“Hackensack Meridian Health is honored to once again be recognized as a leader in environmental stewardship within the health care industry,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “These recognitions reflect the dedication of our world-class team members, who continuously advance initiatives that promote a healthier environment while helping us deliver high-quality care to the patients and communities we serve.”
Hackensack Meridian Health was recognized across several Circles of Excellence award categories and had four hospitals receive a Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award, Practice Greenhealth’s highest honor, including:
- Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center has received the prestigious Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award a nation-leading 12 times, underscoring the network’s focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
“Environmental sustainability is an essential part of delivering healthier outcomes for our patients, communities and future generations,” said Kyle Tafuri, vice president of sustainability, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Hackensack Meridian Health has made meaningful progress over the years in reducing our environmental footprint, strengthening resource conservation efforts and integrating sustainable practices across our network. We are proud of our achievements and we remain focused on identifying new opportunities to reduce our environmental impact while supporting our mission to transform health care.”
The Circles of Excellence Awards celebrate hospitals that have not only earned an award for all-around sustainability achievement, but have also been identified as the top-scoring programs for each sustainability category, and the Greenhealth Leader Award recognizes outstanding hospitals from within the Partner for Change applicants. Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals received the following Practice Greenhealth awards:
Chemicals Circle:
- Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center
Energy Circle:
- Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center
Governance and Leadership Circle Honorees:
- Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center
Sustainable Procurement Circle:
- Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center
Greenhealth Leader Award Honorees:
- Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center
To view the 2026 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards, click here.