Sustainable Healthcare

In the Netherlands, the healthcare sector is responsible for approximately 7% of the national CO2 footprint. Additionally, 4% of waste and 13% of resource use (metals and minerals) are attributed to healthcare. Therefore, the healthcare sector aims for 'sustainable care,' which means green and climate-neutral care with minimal greenhouse gas emissions and impact on the living environment.

Green Deal Sustainable Healthcare 3.0

In 2023, Brocacef signed the Green Deal Sustainable Healthcare 3.0. It was agreed that all parties would work on five themes:

1.

More active promotion
​​​​​​​of health.

2.

Reducing CO2 emissions, with the goal of a 30% CO2 reduction by 2026 and climate neutrality by 2050 for real estate and transport.

3.

Increasing knowledge and awareness.

4.

Reducing primary resource use, with the goal of 25% less residual waste by 2026 and maximum circular care by 2050.

5.

Reducing environmental impact through medication.

Certification

EcoVadis Platform

As part of the PHOENIX Group, Brocacef Group committed to EcoVadis in 2024 and achieved an overall score of 54. EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform that evaluates the sustainability of companies based on four main categories: environmental impact, labour and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices.

BREEAM Excellent & Good

The Brocacef fulfilment center in Amsterdam is 85% CO2-neutral and has received the BREEAM Excellent sustainability certificate. Brocacef Healthcare Logistics in Ede is 33% CO2-neutral and is also BREEAM Excellent certified. The Brocacef fulfillment center in Eindhoven has a BREEAM Good certificate.