Sustainability at Parkland
Parkland is dedicated to promoting efficiencies in community wellness and environmental stewardship and preventing disease through environmental action. Through this commitment, we endeavor toward a more sustainable world that leaves a greener legacy for future generations and better health outcomes for our patients. We fulfill our commitment through four fundamental means: forward-looking regulatory compliance, the ongoing process of decarbonizing our operations, fostering sustainable and more resilient practices, and leading by example within the healthcare community.
Regulatory Compliance
The Joint Commission is a national agency that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs to ensure quality healthcare for patients, prevent harm, and improve patient advocacy. TJC has signed the Health & Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.
The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) adopts energy codes for single-family residential, commercial, and state-funded buildings in Texas. They require 5% annual electricity reduction goals for public entities such as Parkland. Through an energy management system, Parkland’s yearly electricity use was reduced by 16% in 2023.
Decarbonizing Operations
Decarbonization involves reducing the output of carbon dioxide and equivalent gases into the Earth's atmosphere to reduce air pollution, mitigate climate change, and improve health outcomes for the community and beyond.
- 387 tons recycled through single-stream recycling
- 1,449 tons diverted from landfill or reused through other recycling programs, including office supplies, batteries, and expired medical supplies
- 12% electric and gas usage avoided against baseline
- 25% of Parkland’s electricity sourced from renewables
Sustainable and Resilient Operations
Resilient operations ensure continued presence in our community. Electric vehicle charging stations, solar panels, and LED lighting technologies are incorporated into our main campus. We are conveniently located close to mass transit hubs for Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the Trinity Railway Express.
Leading by Example
Stryker awarded Parkland its 2024 Environmental Excellence Award for reprocessing over 11,000 lbs of single-use medical devices.
Parkland’s main campus features six LEED Gold® certified buildings. *USGBC® and the related logo are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.
Parkland’s main campus is currently the largest ENERGY STAR® certified healthcare campus in the U.S.
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Dr. Jane Goodall
Parkland adheres to sustainable principles, ensuring a healthier future for our patients and our community. Please reach out to our sustainability team with any questions or suggestions. Contact: sustainability@phhs.org.