Our green plan

We’re committed to achieving sustainability here at St George’s.

We encourage our teams to work as sustainably as possible and continue to think of new ways we can make our hospital ever greener.

This is all wrapped up in our Gesh Green Plan take a look!

You can also read the Green Plan for south west London.

NHS National Carbon Targets

For the emissions we control directly (the NHS Carbon Footprint), we will reach net zero by 2040, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2028 to 2032.

For the emissions we can influence (our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus), we will reach net zero by 2045, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2036 to 2039.

Getting here sustainably

Bike users, take a look at our site map with locations for you to lock-up your bikes in our bike sheds.

Getting here via public transport? Plan your journey.

Nominate your NHS hero for a gesh CARE award

Who deserves recognition? Nominate them today.

Have you or a loved one received outstanding care from St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, Sutton Health and Care, or Surrey Downs Health and Care? 

For many colleagues, being nominated for our staff awards is just as meaningful as winning. Your words help us recognise and celebrate the people who make outstanding care possible every day. 

Submit your nomination before 19 July and help us celebrate the people behind outstanding care.