Hospitals have big environmental impacts.
While at Metabolic, I worked on two reports for Erasmus MC to help understand and cut their environmental impact.
The first report, Circular Intensive Care Unit, mapped material flows in the ICU and outlined circular design strategies to cut waste and reduce resource use without affecting patient care.
The second report, Carbon Footprint of Erasmus MC, analyzed the full emissions profile of the hospital, highlighting main sources such as energy use and purchased goods. It offered clear priority actions to help Erasmus MC align with Science Based Targets (SBTs) and lead the way in sustainable healthcare.
I developed a visual style using Erasmus MC’s brand colors to create clear, approachable graphics.
I also designed posters for hospital units as shareable visuals for internal communication, helping to raise staff awareness and encourage sustainable actions.
Healthcare circularity reduces resource use without risking care. ICU is resource-intensive. Circular actions there have big impact potential.
Circular actions there have big impact potential.
Hospital emissions mainly come from energy and purchased goods.
Priority actions help meet Science Based Targets and lead transformation.
Visualizations show the hospital’s carbon footprint by unit, highlighting key emission sources and areas for impact.
The ICU faced huge challenges during COVID-19, causing a sharp rise in treatment material use and environmental impact. Metabolic’s material flow analysis and impact assessment for Erasmus MC’s ICU was the first step in a green movement for Dutch hospitals. This work supports efforts to reduce the healthcare sector’s footprint, align with Science Based Targets, and build more sustainable, green ICUs nationwide.