Assess Environmental Impact

• Conduct thorough evaluations of the ecological footprint associated with intensive care medicine, including resource use, waste generation, and emissions.
• Provide members with evidence-based insights into key areas of concern

Enhance Sustainability Among Members

• Develop and share actionable strategies for environmentally friendly practices within ICUs.
• Encourage energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the use of sustainable medical technologies

Sustainable Scientific Research

• Promote research methodologies and projects that minimize environmental impact without compromising scientific rigor.
• Highlight studies and innovations that contribute to sustainability in healthcare.
  

Policy Advocacy

• Advocate for the integration of environmental considerations into ESICM’s policies, guidelines, and activities.
• Influence broader healthcare policies to prioritize ecological sustainability.

Collaborative Efforts

• Partner with other medical societies, industry leaders, and environmental organizations to share expertise and achieve shared sustainability goals.
• Encourage interdisciplinary approaches to addressing climate-related challenges in healthcare.

By embracing these objectives, the Task Force aims to lead the way toward a greener future for intensive care medicine while maintaining excellence in patient care.

• Jan De Waele (Chair, BE),
• Ricard Ferrer Roca (ES),
• Marlies Ostermann (UK),
• Heather Baid (UK),
• Ana-Maria Ioan (ES),
• Katerina Iliopoulou (GR),
• Nicole Hunfeld (NL),
• Maria Theodorakopoulou (GR),
• Gaetano Scaramuzzo (IT),
• Hugo Touw (NL),
• Joel Alexandre (ESICM CEO),
• Marc Leone (FR) 

• Survey on Environmental Sustainability Practices in Critical Care 
  • Presentation of the results by Katerina 
  • Survey duration: 21 October 2023 to 15 January 2024
  • Number of collected responses: 638 with an 82% completion rate 
  • Age of the respondents: From 24 yr. to 73 yr.  
  • The results are displayed in the PowerPoint file 

• Environmental sustainability in intensive care: the path forward. An ESICM Green Paper
  • At LIVES 2024, ESICM proudly launched the Green Paper on Environmental Sustainability, marking a significant step forward in addressing sustainability challenges in intensive care.
    
    This paper outlines practical strategies for reducing the ecological footprint of ICUs while maintaining high standards of care. Key areas covered include energy efficiency, sustainable procurement, and the creation of Green ICU Teams. The Green Paper serves as a comprehensive roadmap for ICU stakeholders, encouraging the integration of sustainable practices into daily operations without compromising patient care quality.
    
    Let’s take action together for a healthier planet and better patient outcomes.