{"id":96961,"date":"2024-02-01T16:14:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/?p=96961"},"modified":"2024-09-16T10:05:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T08:05:03","slug":"empowering-sustainaibility-in-healthcare-to-tackle-the-transition-to-net-zero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/empowering-sustainaibility-in-healthcare-to-tackle-the-transition-to-net-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering sustainability in healthcare to tackle the transition to net zero"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anchor-navigation \" style=\"background: #ffffff; color: rgb(255,255,255);background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bs-terciary), var(--bs-secondary));\" data-sticky=\"false\">\n    <ul class=\"list-unstyled\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #004146;\"><strong>Irreversible damage caused by climate change can only be prevented if companies initiate their journey to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. With enough CO<sub>2 <\/sub>emissions to make it the 5<sup>th<\/sup> highest emitting country in the world, it is imperative for the healthcare sector to act now and pioneer the transition to net zero. Without the support of procurement they would not succeed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"climate-change-in-healthcare\" class=\"anchor\" data-name=\"Climate change in healthcare\"><\/div>\n<h2>Addressing sustainability and climate change within Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>Healthcare leaders globally recognize the need for embedding sustainability within their companies, with many establishing a sustainability roadmap and outlining initiatives. The targets are more ambitious in comparison to other industries, with many companies\u00a0looking to reduce all scope GHG emissions by &gt;40% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2045. Novo Nordisk stands out as a frontrunner, looking to achieve a target of net zero across scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 already. Strategic partnerships between competitors are being formed to tackle the issues collaboratively and work towards the ambitious target, with the likes of the <strong>Sustainable Market Initiative Health Systems Task Force<\/strong> established. The collaborative approach and willingness to change has enabled healthcare leaders to define initiatives such as renewable energy utilization, circular economy implementation, consumption reduction and more.<\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare challenges to achieve net zero<\/h3>\n<p>Although the industry is already a step forward, there are still quite a few challenges to achieve the ambitious targets. Due to the size of the value chain, data gaps can exist making it <strong>difficult to baseline emissions<\/strong> accurately and limits data-driven decision making. The healthcare sector is also <strong>heavily regulated<\/strong>, which may lead to difficulties and delays in decarbonization initiative implementation if patients may be put at a risk. Finally, as with most transformations there is a <strong>balance between complexity and cost of implementation<\/strong>. To become truly carbon neutral efficiently and effectively will require meticulous planning, else may pose a risk of high investment cost requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-5\"><h3>Healthcare&#8217;s main emission driving categories<\/h3>\n<p>There are clear high-yield focus areas for companies to begin their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/decarbonization-how-to-reduce-the-carbon-footprint\/\">decarbonization<\/a> journey. Across the industry, supply chain of products accounts for 50%+ of the CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions on average, with 3 main emission driving categories: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/industries\/logistics-and-infrastructure\/\">logistics<\/a> (e.g. international freight), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/results-of-the-raw-materials-study-2023-in-cooperation-with-handelsblatt\/\">raw materials<\/a> (e.g. packaging) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/expertise\/energy-management\/\">energy<\/a> (e.g. material processing). Despite it being a challenging and dynamic market, it also provides a unique opportunity for the healthcare industry to be at the forefront of sustainability, innovation and become a market leader early on.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7\">                <div class=\"container is-chart-wrapper   has-animations\">\n            \n    \n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 mx-auto col-sm-8 col-md-6\">\n                        <div class=\"position-relative w-100 d-inline-block\">\n                <canvas id=\"chart-1\" class=\"is-chart piechart\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n                (function(win, doc) {\n                    const loadChart = () => {\n                        console.log('INIT CHART >>>');\n                        win.charts = win.charts || [];\n\n                        win.charts.push(new Chart(\n                       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class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><h2>Elevating procurement to be a strategic sustainability driver in healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>Many companies are starting to understand the need for procurement to be involved within their sustainability strategies, however, this is still looked at on an operational level and is underestimated. Companies will not be able to significantly reduce their emissions without procurement as a strategic partner; to truly understand why, we need to take a step back to understand where emissions come from.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>Sustainability strategies need to encompass all carbon emissions &#8211; scope 1 to scope 3 to enable net zero, however, it is evident that emphasis needs to be placed on scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions throughout the value chain) by forensically evaluating the supply chain including a company\u2019s suppliers. It is crucial to leverage procurement strategically, as they have the capabilities and tool-kit to not only create much-needed transparency which is required to define a realistic sustainability strategy, but are able to collaborate with suppliers to drive the sustainability agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Procurement also has the knowledge and insights into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/expertise\/supplier-management\/\">supplier partnerships<\/a>, product specification and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/expertise\/cost-optimization\/\">cost optimization<\/a> which enables them to drive the strategy. As outlined, companies can only be able to achieve net zero if they invest in and elevate their procurement to become a leader.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><div class=\"number-cloud animate \">\n    <div class=\"container container--varied\">\n                                    <div class=\"row first justify-content-start\">\n                    <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n                        <span class=\"number d-inline-flex align-items-center justify-content-start\">\n                                                        <span class=\"number-content\" style=\"color:#a0d60a;\">\n                                                                <span class=\"number-value\">71<\/span>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                                                    <div class=\"description ms-5\" style=\"color:#282828;\">\n                                <p>remaining indirect emissions through-out the value chain<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row second justify-content-end\">\n                    <div class=\"col-8 col-md-6\">\n                        <span class=\"number d-inline-flex align-items-center justify-content-start\">\n                                                        <span class=\"number-content\" style=\"color:#004146;\">\n                                                                <span class=\"number-value\">12<\/span>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                                                    <div class=\"description ms-5\" style=\"color:#282828;\">\n                                <p>indirect emissions from purchased energy<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"row last justify-content-center\">\n                    <div class=\"col-9 col-md-5\">\n                        <span class=\"number d-inline-flex align-items-center justify-content-start\">\n                                                        <span class=\"number-content\" style=\"color:#a0d60a;\">\n                                                                <span class=\"number-value\">17<\/span>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                                                    <div class=\"description ms-2\" style=\"color:#282828;\">\n                                <p>direct emissions from company\u2019s activities<\/p>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"initiating-decarbonization\" class=\"anchor\" data-name=\"Initiating decarbonization\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content-with-listing  \" style=\"background:rgb(223,234,248)\">\n    <div class=\"container py-5 py-md-9\">\n        <div class=\"title-bar title-is-h2\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audit-icon-75x75.png\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Icon - Leveraging packaging to initiate the decarbonization journey\" class=\"icon\" \/>\n                                    <h2 class=\"title title-with-icon\">Leveraging packaging to initiate the decarbonization journey<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <div class=\"content mb-4 mb-md-5\">\n                    <p>Packaging plays a major part for health care throughout the entire value chain; whether it is the packaging required for transportation of active pharmaceutical ingredients, sample tests, or even the final branding of when selling to consumers, the<strong> sheer volume is massive<\/strong>. It is critical to comply to stringent regulations (e.g. labelling), but also protects the medical products and ensures long shelf-life. From a consumer-lens, packaging acts as a conduit for instructions and information, and also provides to the overall patient experience depending on ease of useability. Although it is important to ensure the packaging complies with guidelines, it is one of the less complex shifts in the health care value chain that can lead to significant emissions reductions.<\/p>\n<p>Current packaging within healthcare relies heavily on plastics, cardboard, paper, glass, aluminium and laminates. There is a <strong>large variety of materials due to regulatory requirements<\/strong> as well as material characteristics required; for example, paper and cardboard are more frequently used for secondary packaging, whilst aluminium is used to its ability to protect against external conditions. The different requirements create <strong>challenges in standardizing<\/strong> and enacting a shift, and also requires companies to assess the cost to sustainability ratio to determine feasibility. However, there are still various levers that can be implemented to promote sustainability. Companies can look to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Avoid<\/strong>: Remove non-required packaging \/ design products to avoid packaging e.g. remove single-use foil wrapping<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce<\/strong>: Right-size packaging to reduce empty space e.g. lightweighting packaging to reduce excess waste<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recycle or Reuse<\/strong>: Aim for full circularity by increasing recyclability e.g.\u00a0use monomaterials to enable localized recycling such as PET<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transform<\/strong>: Develop and utilize novel eco-friendly materials such as bioplastic e.g.\u00a0replace current packaging with biodegradable alternatives such as PLA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                <div class=\"listing-container fadeIn\">\n                    <ul class=\"listing w-100\">\n                                                    <li><span>1.<\/span> Product and packaging redesign e.g. reduce material and energy use<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>2.<\/span> Process efficiency e.g. solvent reuse, digitalization<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>3.<\/span> Renewable power e.g. onsite solar, renewable sourcing<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>4.<\/span> Renewable heat &amp; steam (low-mid temp) e.g. electrification, biomass<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>5.<\/span> Regenarative agriculture e.g. reduce deforestation, livestock management<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>6.<\/span> Carbon capture and storage e.g. CCS storage facilities<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>7.<\/span> Renewable heat (high temp) e.g. electrification, biogas, green hydrogen<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>8.<\/span> Clean transport e.g. electrification, fuel switch<\/li>\n                                                    <li><span>9.<\/span> Feedstock switch e.g. biomass, green hydrogen<\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"full-width-content mb-4 mb-md-5\">\n            <p>Whilst the packaging optimization poses a great area of opportunity, it is important to ensure that the functional aspects of the packaging are not diminished especially on the regulatory and safety side. By <strong>embedding sustainability<\/strong>, not only can companies reduce their carbon emissions, but they can also <strong>highlight the tangible impact to customers<\/strong>. In the current world where there is a growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, this can have a significant <strong>benefit to brand perception and boost shareholder value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As indicated, a high impact starting point for many organizations is to <strong>redesign their products and packaging<\/strong> as this can reduce emissions directly with much lower implementation and investment efforts. Packaging is a key focus area for emissions, with approximately 25% of hospital waste attributed to plastic. The <strong>global packaging market for healthcare is also expected to grow by 6%+<\/strong> annually until 2027. Due to the nature of packaging utilization in healthcare such as the risk of contamination, there is a \u2018single-use\u2019 culture with much of the material being disposed of in landfills or incinerated which will continue to increase with the industry\u2019s growth. There is a requirement and opportunity for Procurement to assess the current operations and embed sustainable practices not only internally, but also across an organizations value-chain with suppliers to reduce the environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"icon-boxes  \" data-moduleID=\"96975\" is=\"summary-box\">\n    <div class=\"summary-box-padding overflow-visible\">\n        <div class=\"icon-box has-icon  fadeIn\" style=\"border-color: rgb(243, 145, 0);\" data-animated-icon=\"true\">\n            \n                <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <div class=\"inner\">\n\n                                                                                    <svg id=\"animatedIcon-e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\" data-id=\"e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" xml:space=\"preserve\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\">\n                                    <path fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M43,16.4c-3.2-3.1-7.4-4.6-11.8-4.4C23,12.4,16.3,19.2,16,27.4c-0.2,5.1,2.1,10,6.1,13.2C24,42,25,44.1,25,46.2V47h6V34.5l-5.5-3.7c-0.5-0.3-0.6-0.9-0.3-1.4c0.3-0.5,0.9-0.6,1.4-0.3l5.4,3.6l5.5-3.6c0.5-0.3,1.1-0.2,1.4,0.3c0.3,0.5,0.2,1.1-0.3,1.4L33,34.5V47h6v-0.8c0-2.2,1-4.2,2.9-5.7C45.8,37.5,48,32.9,48,28C48,23.6,46.2,19.5,43,16.4z\"\/>\n                                    <path d=\"M27,49h-2v5c0,0.5,0.5,1,1,1h1.1h9.8H38c0.5,0,1-0.5,1-1v-5h-2H27z\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n                                    <path d=\"M32,60c3,0,4-2,4-3h-8C28,58,29,60,32,60z\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" \/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"9.9\" y1=\"10.5\" x2=\"16.4\" y2=\"15.6\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"47.9\" y1=\"36.6\" x2=\"54.4\" y2=\"41.7\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"9.5\" y1=\"41.4\" x2=\"15.8\" y2=\"36.1\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"48.2\" y1=\"15.7\" x2=\"54.5\" y2=\"10.4\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"32\" y1=\"1.8\" x2=\"31.9\" y2=\"10\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"14.1\" y1=\"26\" x2=\"5.8\" y2=\"26\"\/>\n                                    <line fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#a0d60a\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" class=\"st0\" x1=\"58.1\" y1=\"26\" x2=\"49.9\" y2=\"26\"\/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            \n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                            <div is=\"accordion\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\">\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\">\n                                <span class=\"accordion-button-label\">\n                                    <span>Harnessing sustainability in healthcare: a case study on carbon emission reduction and cost efficiency<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"collapse-e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-e33b3b961d1dc6b906f4d472cee8e5cb\">\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                                <p>The following case study shows how impactful this can be: At a major pharmaceutical company, KGM Strategy conducted a detailed analysis of their product portfolio to define the future strategy by identifying key levers for <strong>decarbonization<\/strong>. We looked at analogous products and conducted a teardown analysis to assess environmental impacts.<\/p>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Epi-Pen_Nachzeichnung_Lay01_310124_sRGB_300ppi.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1771\" height=\"1181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Epi-Pen_Nachzeichnung_Lay01_310124_sRGB_300ppi.png 1771w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Epi-Pen_Nachzeichnung_Lay01_310124_sRGB_300ppi-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Epi-Pen_Nachzeichnung_Lay01_310124_sRGB_300ppi-945x630.png 945w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Epi-Pen_Nachzeichnung_Lay01_310124_sRGB_300ppi-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Epi-Pen_Nachzeichnung_Lay01_310124_sRGB_300ppi-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1771px) 100vw, 1771px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Example: Detailed structure of an Epinephrine autoinjector<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-6\"><p>Four key levers were identified to drive carbon emission reduction of: <strong>utilization of recycled material, switching to green energy, optimising the distribution<\/strong> and <strong>redesigning of the packaging<\/strong>. By reducing CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions in the production process, raw material use and transportation, it was possible to identify a 15-30% reduction in environmental impact. Redesigning packaging was a major driver, bringing an average carbon reduction of 12-18%. Sustainability is often assumed to come at a higher cost, but this analysis determined that not only would this shift be more sustainable, but the client would also be able to achieve a 5-20% cost reduction!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-5 mb-lg-13 overflow-hidden full-width\" is=\"image-text-animated\">\n    <div class=\"container overflow-visible\">\n        <div class=\"text-center\">\n            <h2><\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-with-text-01\">\n                <div class=\"row justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <span  style=\"background-color: rgb(223, 234, 248)\" \">\n                                    <figure class=\"animate\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/climate-change-teaser.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"The devastating consequences of climate change using the example of a forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/climate-change-teaser.png 800w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/climate-change-teaser-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-5 align-self-center\">\n                        <h3><\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"text-container\"><h4>Sustainability in healthcare:<\/h4>\n<h2>Climate change as a global call to action<\/h2>\n<p>The impact of climate change is undeniable, evidenced by surging <strong>extreme weather events<\/strong>, <strong>rising global temperatures<\/strong>, and <strong>biodiversity<\/strong> <strong>loss<\/strong>. Businesses also face major operational risks, such as supply chain disruptions and resource scarcity, making it a pivotal moment to act now. Governments have pledged to limit temperature increase to 1.5\u00b0C<div class=\"text-collapsed\"> above pre-industrial levels by signing the <strong>Paris Agreement<\/strong>, which can only be achieved by cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2025 globally. Individual efforts are vital, yet ~70% of the carbon dioxide emissions globally are accounted for by 100 companies, making it paramount for companies to lead the way for our future.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 4,000 businesses setting science-backed emission reduction goals through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), it is imperative for companies to define and implement a clear strategy to protect our environment. Regulations such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/supplychainact-whitepaper\/\">Supply Chain Act<\/a> are also being set to oblige sustainable practices. Failing to act can place a company at large risk of fines (~2% of revenue) and can additionally cost the global economy an estimated $1.7 &#8211; $3.1 trillion per year by 2050. Consumer trends also favour sustainable products and services, elevating this <strong>shift from an ethical concern to a shareholder priority<\/strong>. Embracing &amp; embedding sustainability is no longer optional. It is a strategic necessity for companies to stay competitive and foster innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><button class=\"btn btn-link text-decoration-none text-uppercase text-blue\"><i class=\"icon icon-plus-rounded fs-65 lh-0 mt-n2 me-2 text-orange\"><\/i>Read more<\/button><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='container  py-3'><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\"><h2>Get to know our healthcare and sustainability experts<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"container authors-section fadeIn \" is=\"authors-and-partners\">\n        <div class=\"description row\">\n            <h2>\n                                                            Authors\n                                                <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"mb-5 col-md-6 mb-md-0\">\n                    <div class=\"author\">\n                                                    <figure>\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MD_Nicolas-Willmann_350x440px-250x250.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MD_Nicolas-Willmann_350x440px-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MD_Nicolas-Willmann_350x440px-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                        \n                        <h3>Nicolas Willmann<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"person-position\">Managing Director <\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"short-desc\"><p>is a Managing Director at KGM Strategy in Cologne and responsible for our Healthcare business, advising clients on transformation projects, cost-down programs, and mergers &#038; acquisitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"contact-information\">\n                                                                                                <a href=\"mailto:contact@kgmstrategy.com\" class=\"mail-link\">contact@kgmstrategy.com<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/en\/insights\/empowering-sustainaibility-in-healthcare-to-tackle-the-transition-to-net-zero\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-secondary text-terciary\">Contact<\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mb-5 col-md-6 mb-md-0\">\n                    <div class=\"author\">\n                                                    <figure>\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.KGM Strategy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Marianne-Kaas_Fuerst_Update_350x440px-250x250.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                        \n                        <h3>Marianne Kaas F\u00fcrst<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"person-position\">Principal <\/p>\n                                                    <div class=\"short-desc\"><p>is a Principal at KGM Strategy in Copenhagen. 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How much does it actually matter?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>World Economic Forum: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2023\/10\/climate-loss-and-damage-cost-16-million-per-hour\/\">Climate change is costing the world $16 million per hour<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Healthcare without harm: <a href=\"https:\/\/global.noharm.org\/resources\/health-care-climate-footprint-report\">Health care climate footprint report<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Markets Initiative: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainable-markets.org\/taskforces\/health-systems-taskforce\/\">Health Systems Task Forc<\/a>e<\/li>\n<li>Science Based Targets: <a href=\"https:\/\/sciencebasedtargets.org\/companies-taking-action\">Companies taking action<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Trust: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trvst.world\/waste-recycling\/plastic-pollution\/single-use-plastic-in-healthcare-and-hospitals\/\">Single Use Plastics in Healthcare and Hospitals<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Inside packaging: <a 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