NCSH launches a new project to strengthen sustainability analysis in healthcare
The Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare (NCSH) has been granted a new project by the Swedish Energy Agency aimed at further developing its tool for analysing and supporting sustainability improvements in healthcare, with a particular focus on energy performance and climate impact. The project will run from March 2026 to December 2026.
Originally developed and tested in several international pilot projects, the NCSH tool helps hospitals and healthcare organisations analyse their current sustainability performance and identify potential actions to reduce energy use and climate impact. The tool supports organisations in understanding where improvements can be made and how sustainability efforts can be prioritised.
A key focus of the new project is exploring how artificial intelligence can improve the analysis of qualitative data. Much of the information collected in healthcare sustainability work consists of qualitative inputs such as descriptions of processes, organisational practices and operational challenges. By integrating AI-based analysis methods, the project aims to make it easier and more efficient to process, interpret and draw insights from this type of information.
During the project period, the tool will be further refined and tested in hospital environments. Work will also include developing documentation, improving data structures and exploring approaches that could enable the tool to scale and be used by a wider range of healthcare organisations. In addition, the project will examine potential models for broader implementation and collaboration.
The overall aim is to continue developing a scalable approach that can support healthcare organisations in reducing energy use and climate impact, while also contributing to international knowledge exchange on sustainable healthcare solutions.
Member hospitals within NCSH, as well as other healthcare organisations interested in learning more about the tool or potential collaboration, are welcome to get in touch.
For more information about the project, please contact:
Daniel Eriksson
+46 (0)707 94 42 13
Johannes Brundin
+46 (0)760 93 90 89
