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Contact: Gabriella AbruzzoHCWH Europe is partnering with the World Resources Institute (WRI) to bring their Coolfood Pledge to healthcare facilities across Europe. This collaboration aims to reduce the climate impact of the food served. Coolfood PledgeThe Coolfood Pledge helps dining facilities – from hotels and restaurants to universities, schools, hospitals, and workplace cafeterias – cut their food-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by shifting towards more plant-rich diets.A quarter of all GHG emissions come from food production. By simply changing what we eat, we can make a difference to our climate.The Coolfood Pledge helps members:Pledge their support for a science-based reduction target for diet-related GHG emissionsCalculate the emissions from supplied foodDevelop the best plan to bring about changePromote their successThe collective ambition of all Coolfood Pledge signatories is to reduce GHG emissions...

The aim of the CAREFOOD project is to empower healthcare professionals and focus their advocacy efforts to end farming practices that develop and spread antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Through inspiring films and stories, this series explores a new role for health care organizations as drivers of community collaboration enriching the health and well-being of the people they serve.

What you buy matters, your food purchasing decisions can transform the supply chain so that it reflects the values of health, equity, and environmental stewardship.Your purchases can help:Invest in strong regional food economies that promote nutrition security and build community health, wealth, and climate resilience.Support farmers and food producers who use less resource- and carbon-intensive production practices such as growing plant-based foods, and using regenerative and organic agriculture in order to grow resilient food systemsOvercome supply chain challenges, ensuring adequate inventory even during emergencies and supply chain disruptionsSupport the growth of food and farm businesses owned by people of color which increases equity in the food system and strengthens community wealth and health.Design and implement a healthier food purchasing programAct nowMany leading health systems are partners of Practice Greenhealth, our membership organization. Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth provide...

Official rules for the Health Care Culinary Contest.

How to participate in the Health Care Culinary Contest

In our latest publication, we have gathered information on the health and environmental risks of…

With leadership and expertise from Health Care Without Harm’s Healthy Food in Health Care program, dedicated staff at more than 2,000 health care facilities across North America are supported in implementing policies and programs uplifting sustainable food systems. They leverage their respected voices, purchasing power, investments and other assets to develop food systems that conserve and renew natural resources, advance social justice and animal welfare, build community wealth, and fulfill the food and nutrition needs of all eaters now and into the future.