HHS Sustainability
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Focusing on Sustainable and Responsible Development
What does Sustainability mean?
Sustainability means living in such a way now, as to not sacrifice the well-being of future generations. In other words, society and its members meet their needs in the present while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems indefinitely. Sustainability has a clear connection to health, as living sustainably leads to a healthy, prolonged life, and climate change can lead to detrimental health issues.
HHS outlines its path towards sustainable operation and efficiency in the 2015 HHS Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan. In this plan, HHS put forth specific reduction goals that would cut consumptions and emissions, while increasing productivity and transparency. While specific program areas work on meeting these aggressive goals, one can’t forget that becoming more sustainable is up to all of us.
HHS Sustainability Plan
2016 HHS Sustainability Performance Plan
The HHS Sustainability Lead, Genevieve Hanson will work with ASPA over the next 30 days to make the 2016 HHS Sustainability Performance Plan 508-Compliant. Users requesting accommodation should call (202) 909-6142 or send email to genevieve.hanson@psc.hhs.gov.
Download the 2016 HHS Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
2015 HHS Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
2014 HHS Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
2013 HHS Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
Plans and Scorecards for Previous Years are Available in the HHS Archive.
HHS Sustainability Scorecard
HHS FY2015 Sustainability Scorecard
HHS FY2015 Sustainability Scorecard Narrative
HHS FY2014 Sustainability Scorecard
HHS FY2014 Sustainability Scorecard Narrative
HHS FY2013 Sustainability Scorecard
HHS FY2013 Sustainability Scorecard Narrative
Additional Resources
Meet the HHS' Chief Sustainability Officer
HHS Strategic Plan Meets HHS Sustainability Plan
Primary Protection: Enhancing Health Care Resilience for a Changing Climate