Justice Health NSW charges ahead to Net Zero
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) is one step closer to achieving Net Zero after the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and rooftop solar panels at its head office in Malabar, Sydney.
Supported by a $564,000 NSW Government investment, the project will assist Justice Health NSW to gradually introduce EVs and reduce the reliance on fuel cars. Over the coming years, it’s anticipated that between five and 10 electric vehicles will be introduced to the fleet for use by health staff travelling to patients in contact with the criminal justice system.
The initiative is one of many that will help deliver a modern, low carbon, low waste, climate resilient health system to support reaching zero emissions by 2050, as set out in NSW Health’s Net Zero Roadmap.
Justice Health NSW Chief Executive Wendy Hoey PSM today opened the new EV charging stations and said the organisation is on the way to reducing its environmental footprint.
“Justice Health NSW is committed to delivering environmentally sustainable healthcare services that support continued high-quality care delivery for our patients,” Ms Hoey said.
“The completion of this electrification project is another step to reducing our emissions and carbon footprint. I want to thank our staff, partners and stakeholders who worked exceptionally hard to bring this vision to reality.
“Through this work we can create an environmentally sustainable healthcare service for the future.”
Last year, Justice Health NSW, in partnership with IndigiGrow, also introduced a sustainability initiative at the Forensic Hospital which supports First Nations patients in their mental health recovery by growing and reviving local endangered native plants and native edibles.
The program gives back to the community, strengthens connection to Country, and helps reduce the hospital’s environmental footprint.
As part of the initiative, more than 4,000 native plants, including Wattle, Rosella, and the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub have been grown by First Nation patients and donated to support climate resilience, and increased biodiversity.
