Sustainability Magazine July 2023 | Page 18

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

“ With like-minded partners , we are working to address challenges related to climate change and health equity ”

This includes providing a specific focus to people and communities that experience the greatest impacts of climate change – especially on their health – as well as the most vulnerable facing disproportionate risks due to where they live and their lack of access to resources .
“ With like-minded partners , we are working to address challenges related to climate change and health equity ,” she continues . This includes actively backing initiatives such as the Climate and Health Equity Fellowship , which aims to empower doctors of colour to assume leadership roles in education , advocacy and patient care .
Additionally , J & J has collaborated with Americares and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE to enhance the resilience of healthcare clinics in the
US . These clinics cater to individuals with limited access to care , particularly in communities that are highly susceptible to the effects of climate change .
What ’ s more , J & J is actively collaborating with suppliers to decrease emissions throughout its upstream value chain . One of the initiatives is the CO2 Capital Relief Programme , where J & J dedicates up to US $ 40m annually to support energy efficiency initiatives at its manufacturing and R & D facilities with the highest energy consumption .
Each project selected must demonstrate the potential for significant
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