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Mount Sinai Health System Receives Top National Awards for Environmental Excellence

June 9, 2025
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Mount Sinai Health System has recently achieved a landmark in environmental sustainability within healthcare by securing three of the nation’s most prestigious honors from Practice Greenhealth. This recognition is a testament to Mount Sinai’s ambitious program, Mount Sinai Green, which integrates environmentally responsible practices into every facet of its healthcare delivery. As one of the premier medical institutions in the United States, Mount Sinai’s achievements underscore the critical role that healthcare providers can play in addressing climate change and ecological stewardship.

The System for Change Award, one of the three accolades received, distinguishes health systems that have exhibited substantial leadership and commitment to embedding sustainability deeply within their organizational culture and daily operations. Out of nearly 400 hospital systems nationwide, Mount Sinai stands as one of a select group of 15 honored for this milestone. This award is not simply a badge of recognition but a reflection of the systemic transformation occurring at Mount Sinai, where sustainability principles are ingrained at all levels, from administrative practices to clinical protocols.

In parallel, several of Mount Sinai’s campuses were recognized with the Emerald Award, reserved for hospitals showcasing exceptional, advanced sustainability programs paired with tangible environmental performance outcomes. This accolade was conferred upon The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn for their exemplary initiatives. These hospitals have implemented cutting-edge strategies that not only reduce their carbon footprint but also create healthier, more sustainable environments for patients, staff, and the surrounding communities.

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The Partner for Change Award further highlights specific campuses within the Mount Sinai network exhibiting superior performance in environmental sustainability. Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Queens, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary each received this honor for their commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability metrics. These distinctions collectively portray a health system-wide culture of innovation and responsibility toward ecological impact reduction.

Mount Sinai Green initiatives encompass a broad array of environmental priorities. Central to these efforts are waste reduction programs designed to minimize landfill contributions through comprehensive recycling and repurposing protocols. Simultaneously, energy efficiency programs leverage data-driven technologies to optimize resource use, including the integration of waste heat recovery systems in data centers—a pioneering step in reducing overall energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These technical implementations showcase Mount Sinai’s investment in scalable, innovative solutions that marry operational efficiency with environmental goals.

The synergy between Mount Sinai’s sustainability agenda and its scientific research is notable. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are actively investigating the intricate relationships between environmental exposures and human health outcomes. This research informs clinical and organizational practices that prioritize environmental determinants of disease, underscoring the interconnectedness of planetary health and patient care. By aligning sustainability with cutting-edge biomedical research, Mount Sinai sets a model for evidence-based environmental stewardship in healthcare.

Leadership voices at Mount Sinai emphasize that environmental responsibility transcends regulatory compliance—it is intrinsic to delivering high-quality patient care. The Medical Director of Sustainability, Dr. Muoi A. Trinh, articulates a vision where safer and healthier environments promote healing while reducing risks associated with environmental hazards. This philosophy guides new sustainability initiatives aimed at enhancing indoor air quality, reducing harmful emissions, and implementing greener procurement policies.

Mount Sinai’s executive leadership is also propelling the system forward by committing to ambitious climate targets. Signing the New York State Insurance Fund Climate Action Pledge, the health system is dedicated to halving its emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero status by 2050. This strategic framework encompasses not only emission reductions but also bolstering campus resilience to climate impacts, a crucial consideration given the increasing frequency of extreme weather events that threaten healthcare infrastructure.

Future efforts will include a refined supplier engagement program, in which carbon emissions embedded in the supply chain will be rigorously tracked and scored. The emphasis on addressing upstream environmental impacts represents a sophisticated understanding that healthcare sustainability must extend beyond direct facility operations to encompass the full lifecycle of medical products and pharmaceuticals. Particularly innovative is Mount Sinai’s intention to promote the use of lower carbon medications, a frontier in sustainable clinical pharmacology.

Technology-driven solutions remain a cornerstone of Mount Sinai’s approach. The innovative application of waste heat recovery systems—capturing and reutilizing thermal energy generated by data center operations—is an example of the hospital’s commitment to integrating advanced engineering solutions for environmental gains. These cutting-edge technologies not only reduce operational costs but also position Mount Sinai as a leader in sustainable healthcare infrastructure design.

Moreover, Mount Sinai Health System actively participates in collaborative networks, such as Practice Greenhealth, which provide platforms for sharing best practices and benchmarking sustainability progress. This membership facilitates ongoing learning and leadership within the healthcare sector’s climate action movement, further amplifying the impact of Mount Sinai’s initiatives on a national scale.

The comprehensive sustainability strategy Mount Sinai pursues resonates beyond environmental benefits; it directly interfaces with equitable health outcomes. By fostering greener, healthier hospital environments and communities, the institution champions a model where ecological and social determinants of health converge, driving improved wellness and resilience for vulnerable populations.

Ultimately, Mount Sinai’s environmental achievements signify an essential evolution in healthcare philosophy—a shift toward embracing ecological responsibility as a foundational element of medical excellence and public health advocacy. As climate change continues to pose unprecedented challenges, Mount Sinai exemplifies how healthcare systems can lead transformative change, not only healing patients but also healing the planet.


Subject of Research: Environmental sustainability and climate action initiatives in healthcare systems

Article Title: Mount Sinai Health System Sets National Benchmark with Triumphant Environmental Excellence Awards

News Publication Date: June 9, 2025

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Keywords: Environmental issues, Sustainability, Greenhouse gases, Climate change, Environmental impact assessments, Environmental policy

Tags: advanced environmental performance in hospitalsclimate change and healthcareEmerald Award for sustainabilityenvironmental sustainability in healthcarehealthcare provider ecological stewardshipleadership in health systemsMount Sinai Green programMount Sinai Health Systemorganizational culture of sustainabilityPractice Greenhealth awardssustainable healthcare practicesSystem for Change Award
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