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The Challenge
Climate change is an existential threat to human health. The healthcare sector in Australia is estimated to contribute 7% of Australia's total carbon emissions. General practice accounts for 4% of the health sector's total, excluding emissions from pharmaceuticals.
Theory of Change
Anticipated Outcomes
Short-Intermediate Term
reduction in fossil fuel energy use
increase in reliability of energy supply for business continuity
reduction in business costs
Long Term Outcomes
Mitigation of the impact of climate change on rural, Aboriginal and other disadvantaged communities.
Progress
Reduction in Fossil Fuel Usage
100%
Percentage of Energy from Fossil Fuels
Increased Continuity
100%
Continuity of electrical supply
Reduction in costs
-
Dollars saved through use of renewable energy
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NOTES
8 December 2023
References
RACGP (2023) Sustainable General Practice at https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2023/may/sustainable-general-practice
Contact
Croydon Dowley, Manager Foundation Services and Programs (0434 989 658)
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