Month: July 2016

Hackensack University Medical Center has been honored with the “Sustainability Tracking Award for a Large Hospital” for 2015 from Key Green Solutions, the leading sustainability management software company. The award recognizes Hackensack as the best performing large (500-1,000 bed) hospital that is successfully measuring, setting system goals, benchmarking, and creating and culture of sustainability. Hackensack stands out with their strong commitment to energy, waste, food, and purchasing. They achieved top 25% highest recycling, top 25% lowest in water, top 25% lowest RMW, sustainable/local food purchases over 5%, and healthy beverages account for over 55% of overall beverages.
The Key Green Solutions Sustainability Tracking Awards were presented in Dallas, Texas at the Key Green Solutions reception on May 17, 2016.

University Hospital’s Bedford Hospital has been honored with the “Sustainability Tracking Award for a Medium Hospital” for 2015 from Key Green Solutions, the leading sustainability management software company. This award recognized Bedford Hospital as the best performing medium (100-499 bed) hospital that is successfully measuring, setting system goals, benchmarking, and creating a culture of sustainability. Bedford Hospital achieved top 25% lowest RMW, top 25% recycling, sustainable/local food purchases over 5%, and healthy beverages account for over 55% of overall beverages.
The Key Green Solutions Sustainability Tracking Awards were presented in Dallas, Texas at the Key Green Solutions reception on May 17, 2016.

Banner Health’s Ironwood Hospital has been honored with the “Sustainability Tracking Award for a Small Hospital” for 2015 from Key Green Solutions, the leading hospital sustainability management software company. This award recognizes Ironwood Hospital as the best performing small (0-99 bed) hospital that is successfully measuring, setting system goals, benchmarking, and creating a culture of sustainability. Ironwood stands out with their commitment to energy efficiency. They achieved the top 25% in lowest energy consumption and water consumption.

“Banner Health is engaged in a collaborative partnership with Key Green Solutions. We are excited that this comprehensive web-based, automated software influences and enhances Banner’s sustainability goals and initiatives. We utilize the software across our health system which is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and operates more than 25 hospitals and other related health entities and services in seven states.” Sean Greer, Facility Services Director, Banner Health

The Key Green Solutions Sustainability Tracking Awards were presented in Dallas, Texas at the Key Green Solutions reception on May 17, 2016

TriHealth Hospital has been honored with the “Emerging User Award” for 2015 from Key Green Solutions, the leading sustainability management software company. The award recognized TriHealth for their engagement and commitment to improving sustainability and growing the sustainability culture at their organization.

“TriHealth continually strives to be good stewards of our resources through sustainability endeavors that contribute to both healthy people and a healthy planet. Tracking and understanding our data is key to making positive changes and seeing our progress.” Katie Schneider, TriHealth Sustainability Consultant

The Key Green Solutions Sustainability Tracking Awards were presented in Dallas, Texas at the Key Green Solutions reception on May 17, 2016.