Organizational Commitment to Sustainability
Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated at all levels of the organization to enhance sustainability. Learn about our organizational structure that supports this; the programs and committees that help guide it; and our results thus far.
Climate Leadership
HMH is one of 12 health care organizations nationally to provide information to U.S. House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal regarding his committee’s work to combat the climate crisis. The chairman will use these responses to develop ways the federal government can support organizations in operationally addressing their climate impacts.
HMH is also one of the original signatories to the White House Climate Pledge, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
Integration and Accountability
HMH's Sustainability program is aligned within HMH network contracts.
Waste Reduction
30% recycling rate or higher; 5% regulated medical waste or lower
90% or higher for use of third party certified cleaning products
Healthy Food Program
Antibiotic Free Meat: 47% or higher; Local Food: 10% or higher; Food Waste Reduction: Establish Plan and Review Data Quarterly
Resources allocated to Climate Goals
Hackensack Meridian Health allocates resources in a variety of programs such as $65 million active energy efficient upgrades through Utility Program; $134 million for on-site solar/battery with Bernhard Energy; VP of Sustainability and Director of Sustainability; Energy Manager; and 3rd party data validation and monitoring.