The project

The KliOL project aims to save approximately 6,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, measured in CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e), at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD) within the 3-year project duration. To achieve this goal, (1) a GHG calculator for hospitals that includes supply chains will be created, (2) the GHG emissions of Heidelberg University Hospital will be determined, (3) promising climate protection measures with a focus on supply chains will be developed, (4) their implementation in practice will be tested, and (5) quantitative and quality-related monitoring of the effects will be carried out.

According to the international comparative study "Health Care's Climate Footprint" by Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), the health care sector is responsible for approximately 57 million tons of CO2e per year.

Background

With regard to the implementation of climate protection measures, KliOL is particularly distinguished by its focus on Scope 3 emissions ("supply chains").

Climate protection measures

The Heidelberg University Hospital, which is one of the largest employers in the city of Heidelberg with over 13,500 employees, serves as the project site.

Project location

As a result of the Swedish project "CLIRE - Climate friendly health and care", four steps for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the health sector could be formulated

Project schedule