At Moorfields, we recognise that the supply chain is a critical lever in advancing sustainability and driving meaningful environmental change. Our approach is focused on ethical procurement, operational efficiency, and a shift towards circularity within clinical practices.
We have started to use the social value portal, hosted via Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, as a platform to ensure sustainability and community benefits are integrated into procurement processes. Senior members of staff have completed training on the portal, enabling consistent application in decision-making.
Through this portal, we have already contracted tenders across soft facilities management, including our soft services and sterile services contracts. These arrangements embed measurable social and environmental outcomes, supporting local employment, reducing carbon, and improving waste practices.
To strengthen operational efficiency, we have implemented the Genesis Inventory Management System across all nine surgical sites within the trust. This system allows real-time tracking and analysis of consumables used in theatre, offering enhanced visibility and control. With improved forecasting and stock control, Genesis supports a significant reduction in clinical waste and over-ordering – aligning with both sustainability goals and financial stewardship.
We are making tangible progress in transitioning away from single-use consumables across multiple clinical areas. Notably, at our City Road site, we have phased out the use of disposable cryoprobes and phacospeculums, replacing them with reusable alternatives. These changes not only reduce environmental impact but also enhance long-term cost effectiveness.
Through ongoing collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, Moorfields remains committed to expanding reusable options trust-wide and standardising best practices where clinically appropriate.
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| Embed NHS net-zero supplier roadmap requirements into all relevant procurements | |
| Apply the social and net zero value model to all regulated procurement activity, with clear scoring and reporting expectations. |
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| Ensure the requirement for carbon reduction plans is embedded in specifications, evaluations, and contracts. |
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| Engage with key suppliers to align sustainability priorities and seek joint improvement opportunities | |
| Encourage suppliers to go beyond minimum requirements and engage with the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and improve visibility of supply chain impacts, including packaging, logistics, delivery models and stockholding. |
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| Ensure inclusivity by increasing participation from SMEs, VCSE, and local suppliers | |
| Ensure the requirement for net-zero and social value submissions is clearly set out for smaller suppliers who may have less resource to complete a tender process. |
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| Reduce reliance on single-use products | |
| Transition from single-use consumable products to reusable versions in clinical areas. |
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| Explore sustainability opportunities highlighted through our inventory management system | |
| Continue to review and reduce expiring and expired stock, stock surpluses, and stock wastage. |
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| Reduce deliveries where possible through smarter stock control and consolidated ordering. |
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