Reducing carbon sources associated with our physical environments through operational efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable transportation initiatives.
Advancing sustainable sourcing, responsible product use, recycling, and waste management from procurement through post-use disposition.
Connecting environmental sustainability with our Mission to sustain and improve the health of individuals and communities.
Sustainability is driven by associates across Ascension in collaboration with Values in Action councils and Sustainability Champions in each Ministry Market. Together they champion local initiatives, share best practices, and foster a culture of environmental stewardship throughout our Ministry.
We align our work with global and national initiatives:
We have reduced our carbon footprint by 11.54%, the equivalent of removing 20,742 gas-powered cars from the road for one year, from our 2019 baseline.
The Resource Group incorporates sustainability data into market surveys. In fiscal year 2026, suppliers submitted 291 responses across 133 categories, helping inform Ascension’s efforts to prioritize lower-carbon products and more sustainable standards.
Food waste digesters at 43 hospitals divert waste from landfills, reduce disposal costs, and help lower methane emissions.
Ascension is recognized as a leader in sustainability and environmental leadership, and has received 75 awards from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering and Practice Greenhealth. Ascension also achieved international Climate Resilience and Climate Leadership awards from Health Care Without Harm.
