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Achievements

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Sustainability office

Switzerland

Sophie Meisser
Ms
Sophie Meisser
Head of the Sustainability office

Discover the achievements regarding Sustainability at the HUG

The various services and departments of the HUG are committed to sustainability through various projects and actions, some of which are presented below.

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Climate and health
Green spaces and bio-diversity

The HUG practices responsible management of its 24 hectares of green spaces, divided into flower gardens and plantings, meadows, trees and groves.

Climate and health
Ecological transition in healthcare: a process set in motion at the HUG

Aware that healthcare activities significantly contribute to the environmental impacts of the institution, the HUG have set various objectives in their sustainability strategy to make medical and nursing practices more sustainable. 

Sustainable consumption and production
Sustainable IT

The HUG have implemented actions aimed at reducing their carbon footprint and limiting the purchase of computer equipment.

Climate and health
Promotion of sustainable mobility

Aware of the environmental and health issues, the HUG integrated a mobility plan into its sustainability commitments several years ago.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality and diversity program

The HUG have developed a program to promote equality and inclusion as well as to combat all forms of discrimination, sexism and violence.

Sustainable consumption and production
Balanced, local and seasonal food

Every day the HUG Catering Service offers patients, staff and visitors varied and balanced meals made from local and seasonal products.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Development of managerial values

To support managers and their teams in developing the quality of interpersonal relationships for harmonious collaboration.

Sustainable consumption and production
Waste management and reduction

For more than thirty years the HUG have set up the infrastructure to encourage sorting and recycling, and regularly carry out awareness-raising activities.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Disability program

In Switzerland 1.8 million people live with a physical, psychological, mental or sensory disability. Through its disability program and its specially trained team, the HUG are fully committed to reducing inequalities in access to healthcare.

Climate and health
Controlling consumption and producing renewable energy

The HUG is working to control its energy consumption and to develop new sources of energy, in particular through solar panels.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Complaint-handling committee and hotline

In March 2021 the HUG set up a committee to deal with complaints of harassment and discrimination.

Sustainable consumption and production
Eco-responsible cleaning

The HUG introduces chemical-free, eco-responsible floor cleaning.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Vegetable and flower gardens at the hospital

The green spaces and gardens of the HUG are maintained to provide a welcoming and alternative space for interacting outside away from the care setting, both for patients and healthcare teams.

Sustainable consumption and production
A fleet of electric vehicles

The HUG has a unique network of underground passageways on its main site, stretching over 13 km between the various buildings.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equal-Salary Certification

The HUG has obtained Equal-Salary certification which confirms and guarantees that the institution offers equal pay to its female and male staff for the same work.

Last update : 01/11/2022