Climate Change and Gastroenterology: Planetary Primum Non Nocere and How Industry Must Help
Rosemary Haddock, Rabia De Latour, Keith Siau, Bu Hayee, Swapna Gayam
Abstract
Climate change is a global emergency. Increasing awareness has led to policy changes regarding global industry emissions. The healthcare industry carbon footprint is large and growing more and more. Gastroenterology, with its heavy reliance on industry, is a major contributor toward this growth. For a significant change toward reducing the field's carbon footprint, it would involve serious industry commitment. At present, there are no clear guidelines or regulations on controlling healthcare-related industry emissions and improving sustainability. This narrative review aims to provide practical suggestions at each step of the supply chain can lead to greater sustainability.