The CAHO Healthcare Sustainability Committee is a pioneering platform dedicated to embedding environmental, social and governance with ethical practices into healthcare practices. Recognizing the increasing imperative to deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring ecological stewardship and community well-being, this forum unites healthcare professionals, sustainability champions, and visionary leaders. Our collective aim is to foster collaboration, disseminate best practices, and implement impactful initiatives that drive comprehensive sustainability. The forum champions dialogue and action on climate resilience, resource optimization (including financial and human resources), waste management (encompassing responsible disposal and circularity), and innovations that promote healthier environments and equitable access to care.

MISSION

To empower and guide healthcare institutions in adopting sustainable, ethical, and economically sound practices by integrating robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This includes strengthening capacity for green healthcare, fostering collaborative networks for shared knowledge, and advancing innovations that simultaneously improve health outcomes, enhance community well-being, and minimize environmental impact.

VISION

To cultivate a healthcare ecosystem that serves as a global benchmark for environmental stewardship, social equity, and strong governance. Our vision is for every hospital to operate as a beacon of healing with sustainability, delivering excellent care while ensuring long-term economic resilience and a positive impact on both people and the planet.

Objectives

Promote ESG Integration
Advance the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across healthcare organizations to support sustainable and responsible healthcare delivery.
Advance Sustainable Healthcare Practices
Encourage healthcare organizations to implement environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable practices without compromising patient care.
Build Capacity & Awareness
Strengthen knowledge and competencies through education, training, webinars, workshops, and awareness initiatives on healthcare sustainability.
Enhance Resource Stewardship
Promote efficient use of energy, water, materials, financial resources, and human resources while encouraging waste reduction and circular economy practices.
Strengthen Climate Resilience
Support healthcare organizations in preparing for climate-related risks and building resilient, future-ready healthcare systems.
Foster Collaboration & Partnerships
Create a collaborative platform for healthcare organizations, government agencies, academia, industry, and sustainability experts to exchange knowledge and drive collective action.
Encourage Innovation & Research
Promote research, innovation, and evidence-based solutions that improve healthcare sustainability, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.
Promote Ethical Governance
Encourage transparent governance, accountability, responsible leadership, and sustainability reporting within healthcare organizations.
Recognize Excellence
Identify, celebrate, and disseminate successful sustainability initiatives, best practices, and innovative models across the healthcare sector.
Support National & Global Sustainability Goals
Align healthcare sustainability initiatives with national priorities and global frameworks, contributing to healthier communities and a more sustainable future.

Be Part of the Community

Join the CAHO Healthcare Sustainability Committee to advance environmentally responsible practices across healthcare. We welcome healthcare professionals and institutions committed to sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and strengthening sustainability efforts to build a greener, healthier future.

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Dr Aurolipy

Member

Professor of Hospital Administration HOD Quality Sum Hospital, Odisha
Mr. Sunil Kumar

Member

ESG-Head, Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd, Bangalore.
Dr Jatin Jain

North Zone Representative

Cheif Operating Officer Prannath Hospital Sardarshahar, Jaipur
Mr Sunil Kumar C N

South Zone Representative

Senior VP – Lead Key Initiatives Narayana Health, Bengaluru
Mr Preetam Kumar Saha

East Zone Representative

Deputy Manager Quality Narayana Health, Kolkata
Mr. Jyotish Kumar

DGM ESG

Sustainability Committee

Ms Keerthi D Souza

Chairperson

Managing Director Life Giver Professional Services LLP, New Delhi

Dr Karan Thakur

Co-Chairperson

Group Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

Mr Md Zeeshan Ahmed

Secretary

Senior Manager (ESG) Care Hospitals Group, Hyderabad

CAHO Secretariat