WTKE - Episode 18: Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 18

As a health system, MaineHealth has a significant impact on the environment. We have large facilities with complex infrastructure that consumes a significant amount of energy and natural resources. This is all necessary, but it’s important that we take measures to reduce the negative environmental impact and support the creation of a sustainable environment for future generations.

In this episode, Kelly speaks with Dominic Gagnon, Vice President of Facilities, about MaineHealth’s strategic objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2027 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. They discuss this year’s goal of completing environmental sustainability assessments for 12 major facilities, and how each one of us can support and impact our sustainability journey.