Healthcare Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The healthcare sector accounts for 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to a 2019 Health Care Without Harm report. In France, the healthcare sector accounts for over 8% of national greenhouse gas emissions, approximately 40 mi…
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The healthcare sector accounts for 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to a 2019 Health Care Without Harm report. In France, the healthcare sector accounts for over 8% of national greenhouse gas emissions, approximately 40 million tonnes of CO2e. Clinical trials contribute substantially to healthcare sector emissions, with 350,000 trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov in 2021 collectively generating an estimated 27.5 million tonnes of CO2e.