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Access climate change and sustainability tools

Published on 12 November 2020

This page provides links to climate change and sustainability tools for health boards in Scotland.

Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Tool for Healthcare Assets

This tool helps boards to assess the climate change risks for their key assets and develop adaptation plans.

Download from the Sustainability Action website (login required).

If you do not have a login, register on Sustainability Action with your NHS email address.

eSight Energy Management System

eSight is NHSScotland's national energy management system. It allows boards to collate, track and report on energy and water consumption across their estates.

Login to eSight Energy Management System.

Use of this tool is restricted. To request access, email nss.hfsenquiries@nhs.scot.

NHSScotland Climate Change Mapping Tool

This tool maps NHSScotland sites against flood risk data and healthcare statistics. It enables boards to identify the climate risks associated with those sites and related transport infrastructure.

Access the Climate Change Mapping Tool.

Use of this tool is restricted. To request access, email nss.hfsenquiries@nhs.scot.

NHSScotland Sustainability Assessment Tool (NSAT)

This self-assessment tool enable boards to assess their overall sustainability performance.

Access NSAT.

Use of this tool is restricted. To request access, email nss.hfsenquiries@nhs.scot.

RIO Waste Data Platform

This tool enables boards to collate, track and analyse their waste management date.

Access RIO Waste Data Platform.

Use of this tool is restricted. To request access, email nss.hfsenquiries@nhs.scot.

Other resources

For more climate change and sustainability resources, visit the Sustainability Action website.