Our progress so far
Since the publication of our previous green plan, Moorfields has transitioned from external sustainability support towards developing robust internal expertise. This strategic shift reflects our commitment to embedding sustainability into the heart of our culture, operations, and workforce – reflecting our long-term ambitions.
We have established three staff-led sustainability groups:
- Green plan delivery group – A formal monthly forum comprising around 30 senior clinical and non-clinical leaders, providing strategic oversight for sustainability initiatives across the trust.
- MoorGreen: Our staff sustainability network – A self-elected group of sustainability champions which operates less formally than the green plan delivery group. MoorGreen provides an opportunity for staff across the organisation to pitch and develop ideas to make Moorfields greener.
- Green theatres working group – Dedicated to driving environmentally conscious practices in surgical settings. This group is explored in detail in the following chapter.
In October 2024, we began partnering with On Purpose, a career development programme supporting emerging leaders in the social and environmental impact space. Through this partnership, two sustainability project managers have since joined the trust on six-month apprenticeships. They have played a pivotal role
in convening and supporting the above staff groups, as well as advancing key sustainability initiatives.
We have introduced an open-access green training log to identify and track opportunities for upskilling staff – ensuring sustainability knowledge is not only acknowledged and valued but also shared more widely across the trust.
Recognising and rewarding staff contributions is also central to our sustainability journey. We proudly celebrate these efforts through nominating our staff members for initiatives such as The London Green Celebration Net Zero Hero Awards and the QIPP Prize, helping sustain momentum and morale.
Workforce and leadership plan
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| Secure net-zero leadership to oversee green plan delivery | |
| Appoint a designated board-level net-zero lead with clearly identified operational support. |
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| Assess workforce capacity and skill requirements. | |
| Utilise present resourcing and governance structures to promote engagement with green plan delivery. |
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| Ensure commitment of green plan delivery group. |
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| Launch a ‘who’s who’ Moorfields sustainability directory and listing of qualifications gained across the trust in sustainability. |
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| Conduct training and information needs analysis in relation to net-zero agenda. |
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| Promote general healthcare sustainability training and set uptake targets | |
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Promote training and review what to include in core training via a structured review process based on training needs analysis. |
Consider integrating the following examples from NHS core training offer into our training programme: |
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Build on SusQI training for relevant staff groups. |
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Promote sustainability champions training for MoorGreen members. |
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Review requirement for in-house, Moorfields- specific sustainability training. |
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| Promote specialist healthcare sustainability training for relevant staff groups | |
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Promote general healthcare sustainability training and set uptake targets Promote training for the following groups:
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Consider integrating the following online training offers into our training programme in 2026:
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