Tomorrow’s Green & Equitable Hospital
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About the event
This event brings together international experts from clinical practice, policy, and research to explore how healthcare can become both greener and fairer. Through two sessions—Building a green healthcare system through circularity and climate management and Choosing Wisely as a driver for equality—we’ll examine data-driven and AI-supported solutions, practical sustainability initiatives, and strategies for promoting inclusive, evidence-based care.
Join us to rethink healthcare’s role in creating a healthier, more equitable future.
Event agenda
Join us for a voluntary tour showcasing some of the hospital’s key sustainability initiatives. During the visit, you will see how we integrate green building solutions, smart logistics, and innovative practices to create a more sustainable healthcare environment.
- Green building – featuring a green roof, energy-efficient design, automated internal supply system, an accessible reception area, integrated artwork, a high-quality indoor environment.
- Smart solutions – including sustainable practices for textiles, waste management, and consumable products.
Please note that spots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Indicate your interest by checking the box in the registration form, and we will confirm your place via email as soon as possible.
Welcome: Christophe Pedroletti, CEO Karolinska University Hospital
Video Screening
Speaker: Professor Mahmood Bhutta, Consultant Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon and Clinical Lead for Environmental Sustainability at University Hospitals Sussex
Climate change is directly impacting public health, increasing heat-related illnesses and worsening chronic conditions like asthma and cardiovascular disease. This drives up the demand for care, leading to higher resource use and emissions—healthcare currently accounts for 4.4% of global net emissions.
How can we break this cycle and build a healthcare system that protects both people and the planet? This panel will explore paths toward sustainable healthcare, highlighting data- and AI-driven solutions, practical initiatives, and innovative ways of working—all aimed at reducing environmental impact and strengthening system resilience.
| Chair | |
| Carolina Pettersson | Sustainability Director at Stockholm Region |
| Panelist | |
| Pamela Mazzocato | Associate Professor of Medical Management at Karolinska Institutet, & Director of Research & Development, Education and Innovation at Södertälje Hospital |
| Linda Sturesson Stabel | Research specialist at Karolinska Institutet |
| Maria Naae Hornsleth | Project Manager at Denmark Capital Region |
| Viola Vahle | International Business Development & Sales at Vanguard AG |
Video screening
Speaker: TBD
Achieving equitable health care requires transformative collaboration across institutions, regions, and nations. This panel brings together voices from clinical practice, public institutions, research, and policy—from Sweden and beyond—to explore how we can dismantle structural barriers, promote inclusive systems, and ensure care is accessible, fair, and responsive to diverse needs. With insights from the Choosing Wisely movement, we will also examine how evidence-based, patient-centered decision-making can reduce unnecessary interventions and promote more just and effective care for all.
| Chair | |
| Ylva Pernow | Chief Medical Officer at Karolinska University Hospital |
| Panelist | |
| Nina Perrin | Director of Center for Clinical Pediatric Studies at Karolinska University Hospital and Coordinator of Equity and Diversity at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital |
| Kitimbwa Sabuni | Development Manager at County Administrative Board Stockholm |
Sum up and mingle