Organizational Commitment to Sustainability
Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated at all levels of the organization to enhance sustainability. Learn about our organizational structure that supports this; the programs and committees that help guide it; and our results thus far.
Integration and Accountability
HMH's Sustainability program is aligned within HMH network contracts.
Waste Reduction
30% recycling rate or higher; 5% regulated medical waste or lower
90% or higher for use of third party certified cleaning products
Healthy Food Program
Antibiotic Free Meat: 70% or higher; Local Food: 10% or higher; Food Waste Reduction: Establish Plan and Review Data Quarterly
Resources
Hackensack Meridian Health allocates resources in a variety of programs such as $65 million active energy efficient upgrades through Utility Program; $134 million for on-site solar/battery with Bernhard Energy; VP of Sustainability and Director of Sustainability; Energy Manager; and 3rd party data validation and monitoring.