AXREM stands united in the face of the climate emergency, supporting the NHS in its crucial mission to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. Pioneers in the MedTech sector, AXREM established the Sustainability Special Focus Group, a unique platform for our members to engage and collaborate with the NHS England Sustainability Team and NHS Supply Chain. By working in collaboration we aim to tackle the pressing challenges in achieving the NHS net zero target, positioning our members as thought leaders in this critical agenda.
This is a forum open to all AXREM members giving them a forum to engage with NHS England & Improvement and NHS Supply Chain discussing the latest news in relation to the NHS net zero target. Over 60% of the total NHS Carbon Footprint sits within the NHS supply chain, so reducing supply chain emissions will be crucial to reaching net zero by 2045. This target includes emissions from freight, the manufacturing of goods, catering, business services and construction.
We are pleased to announce that Anu Huhtisaari, ESG Manager at Canon Medical Systems Ltd has been appointed as the new Vice Chair of the Sustainability Special Focus Group and will support Chris Taylor, Convenor of the AXREM Sustainability group (Philips UKI) who will be undertaking a second term as Convenor of this group.
Anu has spent much of her career driving multi-stakeholder collaboration, including leading working groups, and said upon her appointment “I believe collaboration is essential for making progress towards net zero and I look forward to working more closely with AXREM and key stakeholders to foster sector-wide cooperation on sustainability."
Chris Taylor, Convenor of the group said upon hearing the newsI'm thrilled to welcome Anu as vice chair. She brings extensive ESG knowledge and sustainability experience to the group. Her expertise will support our Sustainability and Social Value Focus Groups ambitions, in supporting the NHS roadmap, as well as the broader healthcare industry. Advancing our sustainability objectives to create a healthier planet and healthier people”.
Sally Edgington, AXREM Chief Executive Officer said “The sustainability group has gone from strength to strength with the publication recently of the AXREM Sustainability Manifesto. I think Chris Taylor being able to continue as Convenor of the group now with the support of Anu Huhtisaari will mean we can continue to lead on the sustainability agenda for the MedTech industry and continue to work closely with NHS England, NHS Supply Chain and other key stakeholders."
