Foreword by Interim CEO Peter Ridley
At Moorfields, our purpose is to work together to discover, develop and deliver excellent eye care, sustainably and at scale. We recognise eye-related health doesn’t exist in isolation from a healthy environment.
Our green plan is both a continuation of our sustainability journey and a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship. It builds on the foundations laid since 2021 and aligns with Greener NHS guidance – incorporating robust governance, actionable data, and a growing network of committed staff champions.
Just as our clinical care is grounded in research and evidence, so too is our approach to sustainability. Our green plan is data-led, transparent, and focused on measurable impact.
We recognise that healthcare contributes to global carbon emissions. At Moorfields, we are acting to reduce our footprint across areas, including – direct emissions, energy consumption, procurement, travel, and more. We are doing this whilst ensuring every initiative supports high-quality patient care.
Our efforts are already delivering co-benefits, with virtual consultations reducing travel miles and emissions; greener procurement supporting our supply chain to decarbonise; and our digital innovation accelerating efficiency whilst cutting waste.
We acknowledge that reaching net zero is complex. Cultural, financial, and operational barriers must be addressed head-on, with courage and clarity. As a specialist provider, Moorfields is uniquely positioned to consider how we redesign services for low-carbon excellence, and we are committed to looking at how we can extend influence far beyond our own walls.
This green plan sets out how we will achieve this – balancing clinical ambition with carbon responsibility, embedding sustainability into every decision, and embracing a future where world-class eye care contributes to a healthier planet.
I am deeply proud of the innovation and determination shown by our staff and partners. Our shared purpose and strategy states that we will use our resources responsibly, safeguarding what we have for the next generation. With this plan, we move forward together.